Author: Sophie
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We Want to Hear Your Money Philosophy!
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Every kind of experience is welcome: growing up with scarcity or privilege, supporting family, navigating debt, building wealth, dealing with instability, or just figuring it out as you go.
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The 21-Year-Old Who Moved From London to NYC and Makes Nearly 6-Figures
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Today: a British 21-year-old tech sales rep based in New York City and earning between $70,000 and $100,000 a year with $10,000 saved. In this conversation, she talks about entering the tech industry through an apprenticeship instead of university, the shock of earning more at 19 than she ever expected,…
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Deconstructing the Viral 6’5 Finance Guy
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A month after moving into an apartment complex in Two Bridges, Manhattan, my Hinge profile quickly reflected the local ecosystem of the elusive New York City “finance guy.” New grad investment bankers, venture capitalists, quants, as well as guys with “[vague position] at Finance”, within a one-mile radius, brandished their…
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The Formerly Homeless 26-Year-Old Making $75,000 and Starting Law School
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Welcome to Money Philosophy, where we’re unpacking the personal, emotional, and cultural forces that shape how Gen Z women think about money. We’re asking real women to reflect on the why behind their financial decisions—not just the what. Today: a 26-year-old former paralegal from the Midwest who left a $75,000…
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The 23 Year Old Who Lost Her 6-Figure Job
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Welcome to Money Philosophy, where we’re unpacking the personal, emotional, and cultural forces that shape how Gen Z women think about money. We’re asking real women to reflect on the why behind their financial decisions—not just the what. Today: a 23-year-old who turned to entrepreneurship after being laid off 5 months…
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The 28 year old making $47k and paying off $200k of debt
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Welcome to Money Philosophy, where we’re unpacking the personal, emotional, and cultural forces that shape how Gen Z women think about money. We’re asking real women to reflect on the why behind their financial decisions—not just the what. Today: a 28-year-old Occupational Therapist based in Brea California earning $47,000 a…
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The 28 year old making $47k and paying off $200k of debt
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Welcome to Money Philosophy, where we’re unpacking the personal, emotional, and cultural forces that shape how Gen Z women think about money. We’re asking real women to reflect on the why behind their financial decisions—not just the what. Today: a 28-year-old Occupational Therapist based in Brea California earning $47,000 a…
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The 22-Year-Old Disappointed by Her $185,000 Salary
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Welcome to Money Philosophy, where we’re unpacking the personal, emotional, and cultural forces that shape how Gen Z women think about money. We’re asking real women to reflect on the why behind their financial decisions—not just the what. Today: a 22-year-old software engineer based in New York City earning $185,000…
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The 24 year old making $198,000 and living with her parents
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Welcome to Money Philosophy, where we’re unpacking the personal, emotional, and cultural forces that shape how Gen Z women think about money. We’re asking real women to reflect on the why behind their financial decisions—not just the what. Today: a 24-year-old software engineer based in New York City earning $188,000…
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The 21-Year-Old Au Pair Earning $200/Week for a Family Making $400K/Year
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Today: A 21-year-old European au pair in New York earning $200/week while working full-time for a family she estimates makes $400,000/year, based on Glassdoor salary data for their jobs. With a net worth of €1,000, she reflects on how money shapes family dynamics, parenting, and personal boundaries.