Asking New Yorkers How They Afford Living In NYC | NYC Street Interviews

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Welcome Back! New York City has the highest cost of living in the world, how do New Yorkers save and invest their money? In this video, we find out how New Yorkers manage their money.

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► Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Fatima & Fritz
3:21 - Taya
4:38 - Charles
6:53 - Sponsorship
7:37 - Tenzen
8:46 - Brittany
10:10 - Delia

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[Bukola]

This was my first time trying this format! Let me know if you liked it and where I should go next to ask these questions?

[LesliePajuelo]

I love that Charles, the retired investment banker, was very clear that his first job was luck! So many folks just say "hard work" without acknowledging that it's hard work in the context of luck or generational wealth/connections

[archived]

I notice he says “don’t go to school” (school being college) and then goes on to say that he went to school to get his job at Investment Banking lol

[jacqueline]

That first white man said alot about thinking we have to spend money. I was about to order from kung fu tea and drive 20 mins each way to pick it up. But i have food at home so thank you sir

[CarlaJenkinsTV]

I like this format but I like the topic even more. We're always bombarded with Wall Street and billionaires living in NYC. We need to know how does the average New Yorker who does not make over $1 million live in the City.

[jtaylor.]

“Don’t waste your money on school!”

“So how’d you get started in your career and obtain success”

“Oh I did really well in school”

[StylishlySaved]

What the lady said about generational wealth was very important. Its so much harder when you don’t have that kind of help and have to struggle alone. It’s not impossible it just may take a little longer to get where you want to be. The fact that she has support but loves what she does making minimum wage is very interesting.

[K-wxki]

i disagree - college opens many doors esp for first generation. he says dont go to college but without a degree you cant get a job in investment banking. apply for merit and financial scholarships, do paid internships that boost your resume and teach you something, and choose your degree wisely

[niwu]

I cringe a little when people advise that going to school is a waste of time. Right now there is a HUGE shortage of doctors (especially psychiatrist), nurses, therapist and healthcare professionals in general. I’m pretty sure when you are on the brink of death you wouldnt hope for someone with a only a high school diploma or lack there of to perform surgery on you! Not all degrees are a waste of time! Just encourage people to choose wisely on what degree to pursue and to make good grades that will qualify them for scholarships!

[vcorucx]

Lol omg the first two people u interviewed were so funny. Dont pay for the train, look in the trash for clothing, dont eat lmaooo. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[nonhlanhlazembe]

I enjoyed this format Bukola, trying something new is always uncomfortable. But you nailed it! 👌

[lenaprice]

You seem happy and confident making content and being your own boss full-time. I love it!

[alanboy]

Generational wealth. Got it. Let me be reborn again to a wealthier family. 😂

[lovejones]

The retired financial broker is my favorite out of them all. He spoke some serious truths about college degrees that we’re unfortunately seeing the result of presently. There are new ways to be successful without a degree and I love that he promotes thinking outside of the box when it comes to the standard a lot of us have been taught which is the college route to success.

[muller_]

About the College Topic, it is an investment and your DEGREE is going to be the differentiating factor. Getting a degree in arts, social studies is a big no vs a STEM degree can provide a good ROI.

[akosuakoranteng]

Omg love this! So many interesting people! The first two were hilarious! loved the man on the bench and the classically trained ballerina going to college in her thirties. And loved that the last two people admitted how much generational wealth has helped them. Well done on getting out there Bukola and thanks for the video 🙌🏾

[alcazar]

I can’t afford the subway but I go to NYU which has a tuition of $56, 000 a year.

[Ruthr]

This was very helpful! As someone who works in assurance, specifically in Employee Benefit Plans, our generation tends to avoid talk about retirement or money in general. Start early and match your employers match if you can. What people don’t realize is that you can take a loan out on these retirement plans as well for different reasons (i.e., purchasing a residential property, hardships, etc.). You really won’t remember that money is there. Your 60-70 year old self will thank yourself that you did.

Love this kind of content! Keep it up Bukola!

[AlexaLikes]

Gosh, if only parents didn't over hype degrees to millennials. I paid under 15k for a bachelor degree in Canada. I still feel like it was a waste of time and money based on where I am now. Expensive lessons learned.

[JoyFay]

Shout out to parents that set their kids up for a bright future.