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The Rules of Budgeting — Tailored to a New York LifeStyler
Piggy Bank

We’ve all heard the typical budget allocations for the rest of the country — 30% to rent, 20% to transportation, 15% for food. But how does this tie in with New Yorkers who tend to average about 50% of their salary or more on rent? Late last year, CNN posted a budget pie chart to show Americans where they should be allocating their monthly income. But we’re going to take a closer look at how New Yorkers are — or should be — budgeting their money.

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