Bookstore manager, 26, lives in Manhattan on $53K a year by cutting costs. Is a low-cost routine the key?

To live comfortably in New York City, people need to bring in at least $185,000 per year. But one 26-year-old Brooklyn bookstore manager shows it's possible to live in the Big Apple on less than half the recommended annual income. In a recent interview with CNBC, Eileen Tyrrell talked about how she’s surviving on just $53,000 per year (1). According to her, the three keys to success that keep her afloat include minimal debt, modest rent and next-to-none discretionary spending. Must Read In a breakdown ...