City Savvy: Money Saving Tips for Living in NY

Moving to New York was one of the most exciting yet financially-devastating things I've ever done in my life. Having been here a year, I've come up with a lot of creative ways to save money. Sometimes that means sacrificing a weeknight happy hour and having all the FOMO, but in the end I know that I'll feel better having skipped that $14 froze when my credit card bill comes around! Keep reading for my top money saving tips for living in NYC.

Monthly Favorites

Ahh New York in the summer. There's nothing better than walking to the subway in 90% humidity and the smell of curb trash everywhere. Why wear sandals when you're bound to step in steamy dog pee, and any makeup is just going to melt off your face like a Dali painting in 5 minutes? And then if you do get a seat on the subway someone has to sit so close to you that both your sweaty arms have to rub together for the whole ride and the nausea starts to set in and...sorry I blacked out for a second. All jokes aside, nothing beats hanging out on a rooftop bar with an Aperol Spritz in hand and the New York City skyline at your fingertips. This month I've spent way too much money (no surprise) but I'm also finally getting comfortable in my new crib and am having an amazing time decorating it. Keep reading for all of my July favorites!