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Food Diary: What a 23-Year-Old Wildlife Rehab Intern Eats Making $300/Week in Southwest Florida

8:00 a.m. I’m walking into work and as I put my things away, I see a sight that brings tears…

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Lifestyle

Senior Account Manager In Queens, NY — Money Diary

Occupation: Senior account managerIndustry: Healthcare Age: 36Location: Queens, New YorkSalary: $113,000Assets: Savings: $1,500Debt: $133,000 (three personal loans, student loans, IRS…

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Fashion

Indré Rockefeller’s Travel Diary From Islas Secas, Panama—A Remote Archipelago That “Feels Like a Hidden Treasure”

“The whole archipelago feels like a hidden treasure,” Indré Rockefeller says of her recent trip to Islas Secas, a remote…

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Lifestyle

Communications Specialist In Salem — Money Diary

Occupation: Communications specialistIndustry: LaborAge: 34Location: Salem, ORSalary: $214,000Net Worth: -$322,000. I currently have about $150,000 in equity in the house…

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Food & Drink

Food Diary: What a 33-Year-Old OB/GYN Making $290K in Los Angeles

We have a bunch of ripe avocados in the fridge so I make a quick guacamole, adding in leftover lime…

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Lifestyle

Software Engineer In Minneapolis — Money Diary

Occupation: Software engineerIndustry: EducationAge: 38Location: Minneapolis, MNSalary: $89,000 (husband’s salary: $182,000)Net Worth: -$66,432 (house equity: $200,000; personal savings: $7,900; joint…

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Lifestyle

Physician In The Bay Area — Money Diary

Occupation: PhysicianIndustry: HealthcareAge: 34Location: Bay AreaSalary: $235,000Net Worth: $216,689 ($17,969 cash savings in HYSA and emergency fund; $160,000 investment fund;…

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Fashion

Personal Care Assistant In Brooklyn — Money Diary

Occupation: Personal care assistantIndustry: HealthcareAge: 36Location: Brooklyn, NYSalary: $44,985Net Worth: -$45,382.18 ($6,599.82 in savings, minus debt)Debt: $51,982 (student loans: $51,239;…

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Lifestyle

Senior Writer & Editor In Bellingham — Money Diary

Occupation: Senior writer and editor Industry: Tech (hospitality)Age: 36Location: Bellingham, WASalary: $152,000 (+ $40,000 bonus). Husband’s salary is $183,000 (+…

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Fashion

Graphic Designer In Washington, D.C. — Money Diary

Occupation: Graphic designerIndustry: GovernmentAge: 29Location: Washington, D.C.Salary: ~$99,000Net Worth: ~$143,000 ($20,000 HYSA; $40,000 Roth IRA; $82,000 Thrift Savings Plan; $1,000…

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