It s Time to Wake Up The cost of living is rising and the middle class is feeling the squeeze If you re not increasing your income you re falling behind Here s why 1 Homeownership Slipping Away Skyrocketing property prices and mortgage rates are making it harder to buy a home A smart income boost can help you stay in the game 2 Private Healthcare Costs Rising Quality care isn t getting cheaper Extra income streams could be the key to affording the medical care your family deserves 3 College Costs Are Out of Control Tuition housing books it all adds up fast A solid side hustle can ease the financial burden 4 Vacations Becoming a Luxury Inflation is turning travel into a dream instead of a reality More income means bringing those w e l l -earned getaways back 5 New Cars Bigger Price Tags With the push