The 21-Year-Old Who Moved From London to NYC and Makes Nearly Six Figures
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. .
The 27 Year Old With $950,000 Saved, Planning to Retire Early
Today: a 27-year-old software engineer in New York City who earns approximately $400,000 in total compensation.
The 22-Year-Old Disappointed by Her $185,000 Salary
Today: a 22-year-old software engineer based in New York City earning $185,000 a year with $120,000 saved up. In this conversation, she reflects on the inner conflict of having wealth while staying frugal, how childhood scarcity shaped her mindset, and why she now spends freely on travel, experiences, and healing her inner child—while still grappling with guilt, boundaries, and ambition.
The Formerly Homeless 26-Year-Old Making $75,000 and Starting Law School
A 26-year-old former paralegal from the Midwest who left a $75,000 salary to attend law school on a full scholarship. After a period of homelessness in her late teens due to being kicked out by her mother she recounts her path to becoming a paralegal through sleeping in libraries, skipping meals, and working three jobs…
The 26-Year-Old Making $38K and Breaking the Cycle of Family Bankruptcy
A 26-year-old making $38K and preparing to enter nursing school after years of financial trial and error. In this conversation, she shares how growing up around family bankruptcy shaped her relationship with money, the emotional shift that came with building an emergency fund, and how she’s redefining budgeting as a form of self-trust.
A 23 Year Old Who Lost Her 6-Figure Job
A 23-year-old who turned to entrepreneurship after being laid off 5 months into her new grad job. In this conversation, she reflects on walking away from a higher-paying job offer for a politically misaligned employer to pursue more fulfilling work, rethinking security and risk, and learning to trust her instincts—even when her bank account feels uncertain.
The 24 year old making $198,000 and living with her parents
A 24-year-old software engineer based in New York City earning $188,000 a year with no student debt who chooses to live with her parents. In this conversation, she reflects on redefining freedom, resisting pressure to perform wealth, and learning to balance cultural responsibility with her own long-term financial goals.
The 28 year old making $47k and paying off $200k of debt
Today: a 28-year-old Occupational Therapist based in Brea California earning $47,000 a year and navigating $200,000 in debt. In this conversation, she opens up about how a YOLO mindset shaped her early financial habits, the emotional weight of student debt, and the shift toward more intentional spending as she works toward financial stability and long-term goals.
The 21-Year-Old Au Pair Earning $200/Week for a Family Making $400K/Year
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.