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I have paid off my student loans, purchased my first house at 24, have over a year's salary in investments before 30, traveled, purchased a nice SUV and still had a life outside of work. I don't live paycheck to paycheck by any means. The key is being smart with money and not having kids (seriously). I live in a moderate cost of living area, however, and get a significant increase in pay for working in a critical care area.
Figure out the average new grad starting pay in the area you're planning to live.
Remove the word 'nurse' from the question.
New question. "Could I live comfortably (only you can define this word for yourself) on $XX,XXX per year?"
Stop asking random internet questions that they cannot possibly answer for your circumstances..
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I asked this question previously but in the wrong context. I just want to know can nurses, specifically in NY, afford nice things and live comfortably and not paycheck to paycheck?
Thanks.