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Breaking down my $159,000 salary in Brooklyn, New York
Devonte Duncan, a 27-year-old software engineer living in Brooklyn, New York, earns $159,000 annually. After falling into debt due to overspending, he now uses a deliberate financial approach that includes budgeting and investment while residing in an expensive city.
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