I grew up in poverty, but I'm doing 3 things to build my wealth and fight inflation

• To fight inflation, I'm earning more money with side hustles and diversifying my investments.
• Even though I'm making more money now, I'm not spending more money.
• This article is part of "My Financial Life," a series helping people live and spend better.

As someone who grew up without financial stability, I've been motivated to create a safety net for myself. I have a deep understanding of how money problems can affect one's quality of life. Breaking the cycle of poverty and growing my nest egg have always been goals of mine.