Tag: income vs wealth

Why Hard Workers Retire Poor — And How to Break the Cycle

Maertin K Nov 3, 2025 0 239

Many people work hard their entire lives but retire broke — not because they lacked effort, but because they misunderstood money. This story-driven article explores why hard work alone doesn’t build wealth, how the system keeps workers trapped, and how you can break free by thinking like an investor, not an employee. It’s a mindset shift from earning income to creating assets, written for the modern African dreamer ready to build financial freedom.