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Today’s feature: a strategist with an annual income of $81,000 who dedicates part of her budget this week to cake flour.
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Job Title: Strategist
Industry Sector: Advertising
Your Age: 26
Your City: Boston, MA
Your Income: $81,000
Your Assets:: High-Yield Savings Account (HYSA): $9,827; 401(k): $28,431; Roth IRA: $19,406; rollover Roth IRA: $1,715; Checking Account: $1,279; Investments: $76,330. I am in a long-term relationship but do not yet share finances with my partner—this may change when we eventually cohabitate.
Your Debt Status:: None
Bimonthly Paycheck Amount:: $2,280
Phrasing Preferences:: She/her.
Monthly Financial Breakdown
Total Housing Cost:: My share is approximately $1,266 for renting a three-bedroom unit alongside two roommates. During this diary period I am staying at my boyfriend F.’s place (also located in Boston), caring for his cat while he undertakes an internship out of state at law school in New York.
Total Loan Payments:: None.
Total Utility Expenses:$50 (varies monthly), shared among roommates.
Total Health Insurance Premiums :$137.18
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Morning Routine and CommuteAs I start my day, I apply a Laura Mercier powder for a smooth finish. After that, I enhance my features using Makeup by Mario’s bronzer and raspberry blush along with a highlighter from Rare Beauty. For eyebrows, Anastasia’s brow gel is my go-to, finishing off the look with Urban Decay’s setting spray. By 8:30 a.m., I’m topping off my MBTA card to catch the train to work. Despite feeling an unexpected wave of anxiety that tightens my chest—a mix of dealing with misbehaving pets and the fleeting nature of summer weekends—I take deep breaths during the commute to ease those feelings. While I’m looking after F.’s cat this summer (a task I gladly do often when F. travels), it gives me the sense that he is quite literally ours for now. Although F. handles most of the cat’s financial needs, I like splurging on treats occasionally while enjoying living solo in his one-bedroom apartment blessed with central air—something uncommon in Boston! With plans to get engaged next summer and move in together afterward, we will share all pet-related expenses evenly then. $40 Midday ActivitiesAt 10:00 a.m., I receive a delightful surprise when F. sends me a $10 gift card for Starbucks; naturally, I text him back expressing my gratitude. The distance between us can be tough at times—even more so until his return in August—but these little gestures keep our connection strong! During this time at work, I’m developing a cultural calendar with trendy insights for an upcoming client project as we gear up for fall. Additionally, I’ve applied to join She Runs It—an inspiring program designed to mentor women in marketing—and await their response! Noon brings about an all-staff meeting where free lunch is provided! Today’s offerings include seltzer water alongside delicious pulled pork sliders, half of a chicken salad wrap paired with fruit, Lays chips and completing it all off with white chocolate macadamia nut cookies. G., my close colleague at work engages me in discussing our transportation options later since Boston faces some Red Line service disruptions. Afternoon AdventuresThe clock strikes 1 p.m., allowing space for personal connections as I chat on the phone with Grandma making arrangements to visit her soon—the trip scheduled just two weekends away! After purchasing an Amtrak round-trip ticket destined for Rhode Island ($65), the intern under my supervision takes her lunch break alongside me as we stroll along waterfront pathways adjacent to Boston Aquarium. $65 An Escape from The HeatThe heat today feels intense at over ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit; therefore we decide on seeking respite within Starbucks where I treat myself to passion tea lemonade while she opts for green tea lemonade—all thanks to that gift card again! Total drinks would cost $11 before tip but luckily it’s complimentary today!
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