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Rs 2 lakh monthly salary doesn't make you rich, warns Bengaluru CA. Here's why

A Rs 2 lakh monthly salary might seem like peak success, but financial expert Meenal Goel highlights how high earners can still be vulnerable. She explains that substantial fixed expenses can leave individuals dependent on every paycheck, with little buffer if income stops. The real goal, Goel emphasizes, is building assets and systems for financial independence, not just earning more.

29 Jun 2026 7:37 am