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May 2025
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208. “We make $157K at 22, but we’re afr...

RAMIT SETHI
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Javier (22) and Marco (22) are young, ambitious, and financially disciplined—but the future they dream about together is being challenged by how they handle money today. They earn a combined income of $157,000, already have more than $60k invested, and live in New York City with shockingly low fixed costs. But despite their impressive financial habits, they ... Show More
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