26-year-old works at a bookstore and lives on $53,000 a year in New York City

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Eileen Tyrrell, 26, moved to New York City with $3,000, no full-time job, and everything she owned in a rented van. Today, she earns around $53,000 as a bookstore manager and freelancer. She has built a meaningful life while keeping her monthly spending low.

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