Being a mid-level earner does not mean you have less of a chance of becoming wealthy as a high-level earner. It does mean, however, that you have to be more aware of making mistakes with your income. Taking a risk might have a greater reward for you if it turns out to be positive, but it can also have a greater impact on you if the outcome is negative. This is why we are diving into a few basic mistakes to avoid as a mid-level earner to become wealthier.
Be cautious of buying too much or too little insurance. Having more coverage then you really need can drain a massive amount of available funds from your accounts. Not having enough coverage can lead to high medical bills if an accident is to happen. The best way to avoid this is make a lists of the risks your job and lifestyle may have and compare it to your current insurance coverage to see what you do and don’t need, and then make changes from there.
Be careful of how quickly you pay down your debt. It is understandable that the first thing you want to do after accruing debt is to pay it back as quickly as possible to relieve yourself of that burden. Paying it back to quickly is actually a way most mid-level earners end up with more debt. This is because they use all their available funds to pay back the debt, and then if an emergency pops up, they have to take on more debt to pay it off.
These are just a few ways mid-level earners can cripple their chances of gaining significant wealth. Remember, it is not impossible to gain more wealth as a mid-level earner. You just need to be more aware of your risks.