FinanceBudgeting in NYC
#RI-69aa8019·5 months ago·
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“Estimating a realistic monthly budget in NYC”
What Actually Happened
Taxes and rent took a larger percentage of income than expected
What I wish I knew
"More about NYC's tax system and typical rent ranges"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Research neighborhoods and consider factors beyond just salary"
Regret Index
6/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Finance Category
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Same Outcome Band
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