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About Guest Blogger Mr Extreme Saver

'Mr Extreme Saver' is a professional male in his early thirties living in New York City. Despite living in one of the most expensive cities in the country while earning a modest income, he's saved enough money to be completely financially independent. He's done this by changing his perspectives on things that are important to him, and hopes that by writing this blog he will encourage you to save more too.

Learning to Become an Extreme Saver – Part 2 (How I live in NYC on $12,000/year)

I live in New York City and spend only $12,000 a year.  Share it:

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Learning to Become an Extreme Saver – Part 1

We’ve all heard about the many benefits of saving money.  With money in the bank, you can pay for things you need or want without going into debt.  You have an emergency fund to help tide you over in case … Continue reading

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How Much Money Do You Really Need to Be Happy?

For some people, the grass is always greener.  I recently read an article about a banker living in New York who earns a  $350,000 annual salary, which covers private school tuition for his two children, a summer home in Connecticut, … Continue reading

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What Would You Do With 19 More Hours of Free Time During the Week?

That’s the question I asked myself after recently reading an article suggesting that we shorten the standard work week from 40 hours to 21. With nineteen more hours during the week, I know there would be a lot more things … Continue reading

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