
Salary cannot make you wealthy, says CA: Explains why you’ll always be behind expenses and what to do
Published on: Sept. 28, 2025, 7:09 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Relying solely on a salary is unlikely to create real wealth, warns CA Nitin Kaushik. Even with annual increments, rising living costs often outpace pay growth, leaving employees perpetually behind expenses. To build financial security, Kaushik advises allocating part of your time to skill development, investments, passion projects, or business ventures, as these avenues offer the potential for exponential wealth beyond a regular paycheck.