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I came across some numbers recently that honestly made my stomach turn.
We’re looking at over $1 trillion in credit card debt across America right now. Let that sink in for a moment. That’s not just a big number — that’s a financial crisis hiding in plain sight.
Here’s what really gets me: most Americans are living paycheck to paycheck and can barely afford to save any money. Meanwhile, credit card balances are skyrocketing while defaults and delinquencies climb higher.
And the cherry on top? Credit card companies are charging 20%+ interest rates on these balances. I honestly can’t believe this is legal — it feels downright predatory.
The Math That Should Scare You
Let me put this in perspective with some simple math that’ll show you why traditional advice isn’t cutting it anymore.
Say you follow conventional wisdom and put $5,000 into a high-yield savings account earning 4%. You know what that gets you? A whopping $200 per year. That’s not going to move the needle when you’re drowning in debt.
Even if you’re invested in the S&P 500, which had a great year with 20%+ returns, we’re talking about gains that still pale in comparison to what’s possible with active trading strategies.
The reality is harsh…
With average household expenses running around $73,000 against gross income of $75,000, there’s virtually no breathing room. The old playbook of “save 10% of your income” becomes impossible when there’s nothing left to save.
Why This Changes Everything for Traders
This isn’t just about doom and gloom statistics. This financial pressure is exactly why learning to generate additional income streams has moved from “nice to have” to absolutely essential.
The K-shaped recovery we’ve seen has left many people behind while asset prices continue climbing. Those who understand how to navigate the markets aren’t just building wealth — they’re creating the financial breathing room that traditional employment can’t provide anymore.
Trading education isn’t a luxury when you’re facing these kinds of financial headwinds. It’s become a necessity for anyone serious about breaking free from the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle.
The numbers don’t lie. When consumer debt reaches these levels and savings rates plummet, the old rules stop working. The question isn’t whether you need alternative income sources — it’s how quickly you can develop the skills to create them.
I’ll see you in the markets.
Chris Pulver
Chris Pulver Trading
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P.S. Could You Really Pocket $1,000 Every Monday?
While most people watch the markets with uncertainty, a small group of traders has been quietly taking the same ticker, same trade, same time — 11:59 sharp…
And walking away with consistent gains.
The results have been so shocking, they’ve maintained a 100% win rate on live trades since February.
The trades expressed are from an 11 year backtest on 543 trades. The result was a 97.1% win rate, 17% average return (winners and losers) with an average hold time of 11 days. Every “Weekly Windfall” targets roughly $1,000 in income based on $5,000 in risk and every example is based on that same risk unless otherwise stated (Although you can get started with just a couple hundred bucks). From 9/30/24 – 8/17/25 on 93 live trades taken with real money, the win rate is 92.4%, 16% average return, with an average hold time of 11 days.
