Living On $130K A Year In Philadelphia, PA | Millennial Money
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- Lenerson Pyrrhus, 26, lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and earns $130,000 a year as an infrastructure developer for JPMorgan Chase. He was inspired by CNBC Make It's UA-cam channel to improve his budgeting and investing. He's pursuing a master's degree in applied data science and hopes to cut half his debt by next year. This is an installment of CNBC Make It's Millennial Money series, which profiles people across the globe and details how they earn, spend and save their money.
Nearly 20 years ago, most of Lenny Pyrrhus’ immediate family fled Haiti after his uncle, a popular musician known as Ti Pierre, was killed during a political protest against a repressive military-led government in 1991.
“All of my grandmother’s kids, one by one, got their citizenship and brought their families to the [U.S.],” the 26-year-old tells CNBC Make It. “That’s how we established ourselves here in America.”
Pyrrhus’ aunt and grandparents were already settled in New Jersey when he arrived with his father in 2000, when Pyrrhus was four. His sister followed in 2003, when she was three. However, in the post-9/11 world, immigration restrictions meant that Pyrrhus was unable to see his mother for another 10 years.
“My family went through so much suffering before I was even born, and then for me to have gotten that kind of opportunity in America, I tried to figure out how to make the best of it,” he says.
For Pyrrhus, that meant taking advantage of the educational opportunities found in the U.S., where his talent for math has led to a successful career. Today, he makes $130,000 as an infrastructure developer for JP Morgan Chase in Philadelphia.
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The most scary part was that he only saved $292 but spent $2 9k on food💀💀
I make 1/4 of what he makes and save over $200 each month. I live in Philadelphia, my rent is the same as his too.
I spend $100/week on food.
It's crazy to me
That’s where his budget come from by eating
what? he's a growing boy.
This budget is insane, he’s basically living paycheck to paycheck on a $130k salary
42% of people making 6 figures or more live check to check.
@Sean Jones Look it up
@@Rashaadthegr8 Yooo that’s insane. It’s a SIN in my household to throw money away on Interest Payments! 😳
yeh he's a kid though - 26.
@@butterflymoon6368 even more reason to control himself and pay off student loans in a year and then resume his lifestyle.
I am a millennial millionaire in my 30s because in addition to having fun, I was also financially disciplined (or rather less reckless) in my 20s
The 20s are the best time to reap maximum benefits of compounding
As a Haitian-American myself, I CANNOT agree with spending almost $3000 per month on food/dining out!! I know your parents don't agree with that. I can afford it, but why. I'm disappointed with that part. That money can be used for your student loans and credit card debt.
Completely agree with this! Immigrant parents always tell you “there’s food at the house” for a reason. For a single person to spend that much money on food for themselves, they’re definitely not interested in investing in their financial future.
Give the man a break. He's 26 and makes $130K. That's a big achievement. At least in my book. Could he be cooking more at home? Yes. But maybe that would make him a less happy and productive employee. Don't look so narrow.
@@winnersmakenoexcuses2360 But he is living paycheck to paycheck.
@@winnersmakenoexcuses2360
I think he should curtail his ridiculous going-out budget for like a year.. that itself will pay off his student loans. And then he can resume his lifestyle.
Short term pain for long term gain. Not a permanent lifestyle adjustment
@@Zoey24 bro every parent says that lol
I hope this guy takes some of these comments constructively even if they are a bit harsh. I want to acknowledge that it takes courage to share your finances with the internet. It seems like he’s suffering from lifestyle creep. As a single person, you can definitely eat out a ton and cook at home on $800. He could take the extra $2k and divide it between his student loans, his car, and savings. With that kind of income and the right discipline, he could be debt free in less than two years while still having a life. I’m sure he works hard so I just don’t want him to look back in 5 or 10 years and realize he didn’t save enough and spent too much on “in the moment” and not enough on saving for the future during his best earning years…best of luck to him.
You shouldn't drop information this good on the internet for free, people pay life advisors big money for a lot less, let em crash and burn.
@@shinji1264 not everyones a dickhead
@@shinji1264 this is such a sad take, not everything has to be done for monetary gain you can just share useful information that could benefit someone and that good karma will come back to you in some way shape or form
You are spot on in your analysis. Wise words indeed.
Most PhD students in America get around 30K, even those in STEM field. And they have to manage all their expenses in that. Sacrificing few years financially for a long term payoff
Graham Stephen is going to have a field day with this episode lol
Agreed!
Graham is daddy
😂😂😂
He STILL hasn’t reacted smh
I’m still waiting
This man better pray he doesn't get laid off. Because he'll regret spending all that money on food and not for the future
He has the skills to land another high paying job.
@@quaithom3138 yeah as a fellow engineer although jobs are never guaranteed, the good thing about engineering is you can find another job quickly. Hopefully he has savings
@Quai Thom yeah but who wants to work for the rest of their lives. That is why you make smart decisions with your money while you're working. And with $130k you can get there faster. But he is flushing it down the toilet every month on eating out. God forbid his health is comprised and can't work. I hope he has enough savings to afford the care.
Just sad to watch. 😩
@@ForEverMeTori most people will work the rest of their lives. After the age of retirement, many still find odd jobs to do. I think most people want increased flexibility to work when they choose, as opposed to not wanting to work at all. That might actually be dreadful.
This was painful to watch. I really hope he turns his money habits around, he seems like a nice guy. Because he could very easily pay off his debts or drown in them...so unnecessary at that salary.
There’s no reason to save only $292 a month and spend $2681 on food/going out and have discretionary of $900 on top of that. Someone help fam.
You guys saved me from having to express my reaction to this video. What a disgrace. 😩
Same thoughts here. However I think he just started making that as salary since he enrolled in the masters program last year. I assume he “just” graduated and landed the new role
This is an example of a HENRY (High Earner Not Rich Yet). The good thing is that he's young. If he turns his spending habits around in the next couple of years, he can still start his financial journey to building wealth before 30.
Love this acronym
HENRY only makes $130k? I thought it was more like $300k lol
He could be a millionaire by age 40 if he would manage his money. I really hope he didn't buy that suit. Also, he seems proud to have this crappy financial discipline
@@jamsrandorjbatbayar3652 HENRY’s make at least $10k a month which he is passed that mark.
This is an example OMW2B
Under $300 in savings per month while earning over $7400 per month? You've done the hard work and are earning a great salary, take the time organize your finances and put yourself first. Even the boring 50/30/20 rule could work as a start. Savings and investments give peace of mind. Best part is you can still enjoy restaurants, concerts, sports events. Just organize
Fr he could be a millionaire in 10 years easily
Yeah! Glad for your comment :) not gonna watch this video now
$7400 per month is a great salary? Whoa,our definitions are way off.
@@MikoWorldwide that's like top 20 percent in the country. Yes it's a great salary. More than the average HOUSEHOLD income
If this guy exchange his food budget to his savings or his investment, he’d be debt free faster and maybe can “definitely change his trajectory and definitely, you know, get some type of financial, you know, freedom”.
I spend $240 a month on food living in upper Bergen County!!! His food bill is RIDICULOUS!!!!!!!🤯🤯🤯😱🤯🤯🤯🤯
@@lorrainea.285 truly ridiculous and yet he’s talking about financial freedom. I wonder if he will ever achieve it. They should feature someone who is inspiring
THREE cartons of eggs in the fridge.
Or..you could mind your business bc it’s not your money. Take the lessons you want and leave the ones you don’t.
I’m shook the food alone could pay my monthly bills 😭😭😭😭😭.
The amount he spends on food is how much I make in a month 😢
Bruh this is one of those rare cases where he should follow Dave Ramsey's approach
lol
Ayo Dave Ramsey… Come get the Dude!!
🤣
I hope this brother switch it up quick and clear all that debt and start saving and investing.
True
He makes a lot of money, but he's literally eating it all away.
It’s disgusting 🤢
This is painful to watch. I left Philly 2 years ago, making over 100k per year and single, he should be living virtually debt free (except for maybe student loan and a mortgage). Philly is one of the more affordable cities to live. Atleast when I use to live there.
Affordable for who? Philly is expensive. Especially SP!
Im looking to buy whats a good zip code to buy in, I dont mind fixer uppers. Thanks
yeah not the same anymore, prices and cost of living is not as cheap but now everyone raised their rent
It’s still one of the more affordable cities in comparison to others but everyone’s been hit with crazy rent prices due to developers and also the recession is nuts. Very expensive, but since this is happening everywhere, by comparison still more affordable. I have no idea how this man is spending this way in this city.
@@CC-cv3xk I live in SP, a homeowner here. Philly is affordable city if you can manage your money. You can live good here with minimum wages compared to NYC or West Coast.
Successful people don't become that way overnight. What most people see at a glance-wealth, a great career, purpose-is the result of hard work and hustle over time. I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life..
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Graham Stephan is going to have a field day with this guy
Came here to say this !!!!
All he has to do is cook his meals at home and only go out once a week and he would be debt free in a matter of months
I was thinking the same thing
Lol
Or a heart attack
I think this Millenial Money episode highlights how a lot of millennials know the “talking points” associated with personal finance, but don’t actually put them into practice. I was listening to this video and I felt like the philosophical statements didn’t match his actual spending.
This looks like a classic case of lifestyle inflation when you get a nicer paying job. It’s so easy to fall into, at least Lenny acknowledges his debt and has outlined a path he hopes to take to tackle it.
It is worrying however that he hasn’t expressed in this video that he intends to change his food habits. Maybe when he sees this video, he’ll realize how much of his total budget that eats up!
I cannot wait to see Graham’s reaction to the “have fun” spending portion of the budget!
(Upon watching the video again, I think he is emotionally detached from his spending to the point where it means nothing to him, which is dangerous territory for unintentional overspending. I fell like you need to care about money and where it is going a little bit to be in control of your finances!)
Yeah he even tried to say his family instilled frugal values in him. I grew up in a family that was the opposite of what he says his family is like and none of us have a spending problem like this.
💯 %! “Hey guys, it’s Graham here” is gonna have a field day! I mean, how is his outstanding student loans the same amount as his Benz?! 🤷🏾♂️ 🤦🏾♂️
Graham is gonna love this 🤣
Perfect analysis of this video! My thoughts exactly
I used to eat out but not like that. It just always goes in the 🗑 🚻
Nice video!! Very engaging.
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If this guy goes frugal for 1 year he could pay down 50k in debts, that's all his credit cards, his car and half his student loans... its mind boggling that people pay the minimum repayment on credit cards. that's over 20% interest.
That's what I'm doing now and I make less than 100k. He's eating out way too much and he can save to own a home instead of paying $1000 a month in rent and bills.
@@R_A_3000 they should change the title to living broke on 130k a year
It seems like he has to use no more than 300 a month on restaurants with his debts. Someone who says they don't want to get too emotionally involved as they spend is sort of dodging accountability from that equation! I have lunch dates for business on zoom. I don't pay for parking, food or tip. There are some ways to socialize without over indulging at a restaurant too.
$2300/mo on food? He’s a very hungry man lol
I'm sure that amount includes alcohol.
A few tweaks and he could change his financial life.
I think at this point it's a matter of choice.
“I used to have terrible financial habits” 😂😂
Dudes food budget is 10x his monthly savings. “I had to get a Mercedes’ because my Grandma had the same name” 🤣 there’s still time to take down this episode CNBC, this has gotta be a joke. My man is saying all the right things yet does the opposite. He’s completely broke…. Respectfully.
Haha, no, CNBC needs to highlight this one in a "what not to do" series, SMH
LOL! It is called learning from big a$$ mistakes, why would they take it down? 😮
It is pretty shocking to see $900/mo rent and $130k salary and $7000 CC debt.
@@AlexSchwartzATV when they said he has 7k credit card debt with the amount he makes and the rent he pays I was blown away. How? He's not financially mature yet
@@AlexSchwartzATV its wild
Lmao when he said “I spend $2300” I thought he was going to say on living expenses overall. But he said “on going out food and drinks with friends” dropped my jaw. I make around that same exact amount and I spend $2500 on all my expenses and save the rest
Exactly he’s spending someone’s monthly bills to eat out 😭😭😭
Right? I thought he was going to say $2,300 on rent.
So it wouldve been better for him to spend high on rent instead? Lol the outrage here makes no sense
@@TheBlackDorothyZbornak it would’ve been better for him to save and invest. Having a high income is about living frugally and saving to invest for a better future. My rent is $1500 while all my monthly expenses including food, gas, car, come out to $2500. Leaving me with around $8,000-&10,000 to save and invest every month
@@TheBlackDorothyZbornak also you saw his car and place, he’s spending every dollar he makes. This is what you call a broke man, if he lost his job today, he’d be homeless next month. A very weak sense of self control which causes him to forget he broke.
This video teaches us what NOT to do with our money. Hopefully this video gives the guy a much needed self-reflection.
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Right on point 👏🏻
Agreed! Spends $2.9k on eating out and saves $292! 😳
Lmfao facts!!!
You’re absolutely right on that. $3k on food, take out that’s ridiculous!
Interesting. He talks about “paying himself first” but he only saves $300 and spends almost $3k on food on a $7.4K budget. I earn half what he does and manage to put away triple what he does. I reckon he can get his food to match his rent and still have a good time, putting the rest away into savings and investments.
He’s got quite a lot to learn still but his head is in the right place looking ahead, so hopefully he can cut down and save/invest up ASAP.
Quite agree
He needs to get rid of the Mercedes and get a cheaper car.
$300 savings a month lol!! With a Mercedes with 0 down and other debt on top of that. This is a lesson on what not to do with a six figure salary.
We make 3x what he does and pay exponentially more into investments with zero debt. He'll be paying for his bad choices for at least a decade, assuming he changes them!
@@ennvee1989 For his income, his car is not that expensive.
@@saulgoodman2018 He can also start preparing food at home to save even more.
A train wreck waiting to happen. Especially with his terrible debt practices. Unless he changes his bad spending habits, he is going to be a classic example of someone who lets lifestyle creep eat away at any increase in income he gets with time. I sincerely hope he reads through the video comments and gets a better perspective on the mistakes he is making, financially speaking.
Yes, I agree. Economy is good now and it is not difficult to find jobs.... but when the table turns, it is bad to not have some savings on your back.
people think their money habits will go away when they make more money but I saw a quote online that said if you are bad with $100 you'll still be bad with $1,000. Making more money wont solve your financial problems. Its ultimately up to you to be financially literate!
How does he live in center city and only playing 897 a month on rent?
@@dallasknowles2301
He's in North Philly.
$2,861 per month on food is equal to about $95 per DAY! And why tf is his transportation costs $988 per month? Doesn't Philly have a good light rail system? He shouldn't be paying that much for a car.
Philly has a pretty good transportation system. Tbh he doesn’t need his car for where he lives. We have buses, trains, and subways that work frequently. The transportation system is regional. It’s all of southeast PA & northern DE. Even so he works in Delaware, the regional rail travels to Delaware. He seriously doesn’t need the car. He’d pay $204 a month
he could pay off the car in a year if he fixed his food payments lol
This is honestly sad; he spends almost 1000 on his car and saves less than 500. This is the prime example for lifestyle creep.
I think the most egregious part is how he’s missing out on free money. I work as a line cook making 25k and my company gives me a 6% match on my 401k contributions, and in addition to other investments I invest more in a month than this guy does and also save more than he does. Mind you I make less than he spends on food every month. Considering he works for one of the biggest banks in the world, if he did the same thing he could get 10% - 20% easy, that means even on the low end at 10% contributing 740 he could get another 740 for a total of 1480 a MONTH, with no effort. Again that’s on the low end hypothetically. If you’re not gonna invest in anything at least take the match your company offers.
Seriously! His investments and savings being that low is wild considering how much he earns
We are seeing his after tax, net pay budget. Can’t say for sure, but I’d imagine he’s contributing to a 401k
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Dave Ramsey would tear him up! $2,500 on food? Wow! While he’s hauling credit card debt, student loans and car notes? Wow!!
I'm seeing a lot of young adults are spending more money on their social life eating out, festivals, etcetera. Especially when they grew up poor once they have the income to splurge on materialistic items. Yet they are still paying off student loans or willing not to repay the loans.
HUGE reason why student loan forgiveness is and always will be such a stupid idea that I find it hard to believe it's actually a thing now!!
Philadelphia is one of the cheaper cities to live and with reliable public transportation so he really doesn't need that $26,000 car or to eat takeout so much.
Exactly, if I lived in a bigger city I wouldn't even bother having a car
It is for clout and 👭
Yeah he is making LA, Bay, and NYC money in Philly but doesn't own a home or have better savings. Me in his shoes would never be so reckless
@@djwoosie98 If I made that money I'd buy a home In Philly cus for a major city it's pretty cheap.
@@AlexCab_49 same
This was really rough he needs some financial advisory . With that salary he can easily have no debt and still do the things he enjoys
Graham is gonna have a heart attack with that food budget it's been foretold!
:) That's exactly what I just thought!! hahahahha
Ikr 🤣
We have the same salary and i doin't think i can spend 3k on food even if i tried to eat out everyday. Thats $100 a day for 30 days.
Might be paying the whole bill and not getting reimbursed by his friends.
I bet he’s definitely buying drinks for himself and friends because that amount can NOT just be on food alone! Alcohol is the most expensive thing.
@@kstar1956 he's definitely flexing to his friends and buying them stuff to look cool. Wish I could find this brother and talk to him
He must be paying the tab for his friends
Right! What is this dude eating?!?
$2300 is excessive! He could save, invest or pay off his debt by reducing it to even a third of the cost. He still would have plenty for groceries, eating out and drinks.
I just made my 12 year old son, who is STEM leaning, watch this as a lesson on how not to squander a 6 figure salary. This man could be debt free within 24 months, and investing huge sums of money. Someone please introduce him to the FIRE movement.
Your son will be a millionaire
It’s barely 6 figures
He is free to do whatever he wants it's not that bad.
Yup, Lenny needs to learn about FIRE. He's young and should start investing ASAP!
Aerospace engineer here and I agree
His budget for food is over 2000 USD a month! You can feed 5 children on that!!!
He should be doing the opposite to spend $888 on food, and $2861 to pay his debit.
Average American income is around 35K so with his income, he should be able to pay all his debt very quickly.
Merced are great cars, but expensive for maintain. Get a $5000 cash bought car, and your can use your car payment toward investing or save for home.
This is probably the funniest and most true to life segment. I made nowhere near Lenny at 26 or now and I was like this lol. He’ll get it together or life will do it for him.
Excatly
He says: “I used to have terrible financial habits” and “I would like to describe my financial habits as balanced” but his massive food budget is 10x his savings.. he put $0 down on a Benz bc his granny had the same name (more debt and more big interest).. and he’s basically maxed out his credit cards and is only paying just over 10% on that consumer debt that is most likely 20-24% or more in interest monthly. He’s saying the right things but behaving totally different.
also… HE WORKS FOR JP MORGAN!!! One of the biggest financial service institutions on the planet….. man.. he still has “terrible financial habits” ..I hope they helped this man and didn’t just film him and leave.
He said he was inspired to be debt free but apparently his lifestyle meant more.
Not one of it’s the biggest bank. dude is lost
Only $900 in rent in Philly?!! Dude must have roommates. If you are gonna spend 3k a month in food alone, you should own a home already. That’s just stupid.
Lol yea my rent is $1350 in LANCASTER
Exactly, rent shouldn’t even be in the discussion, he should have passed on that Benz and bought a house.
@@CrackberryMe if he lives in philly homes are crazy expensive like NYC. Probably doesn’t have anymore than a few grand in savings in his bank account.
I gasped when Lenny said he spent $2,300 on eating out last month, BUT I am so glad that he feels free to enjoy his social life.
Me Too! That money can be put into a Mutual Fund Life Insurance Policy with compounding interest /cash value so in 10-15 yrs he'll be rolling in money.
@@mskrisl7535 where do you get these mutual fund life insurance policies
@@mssha1980 Omaha Mutual but make sure uts a cash value with compounding interest.
@@mskrisl7535 ok. So is it whole life or permanent insurance?
@@mssha1980 It's a Whole Life cash value policy.
OMG wait until Graham sees that food budget! LOL!
😂😂 it will be fun to watch for sure
That's 14,500 20 cent iced coffees. With inflation, maybe 12,000.
I cant wait!
Graham!!! Teach this man!!!! 👨🏫
I totally understand wanting to have fun while you’re young but I really wish I could tell my younger self to sock away more money and invest more in my 20s. You never know what life will throw at you and you have to be ready. Medical and dental bills, having children, major home repairs, being priced out of your apartment rental and having to pay more or move, losing your job, God forbid getting into an accident or getting hurt and you can’t work. Please everyone expect the best but prepare for the worst 🙏🏻❤️
This is the first realistic “not starving/going out/ not doing anything fun” video I’ve seen on this channel. He’s figuring it out, has no kids, and is young. Not everyone they showcase has to have it “together” by fin-bro standards. Yikes y’all are mad harsh in these comments
There’s a difference between having fun and being irresponsible. He is irresponsible
Great point, Ivie.
Wtf is fin-bro standards when it comes to spending below your means? He makes more than enough to do a ton of these, spend a lot, and still make healthy financial habits. Carrying 7k in CC debt on a 130k salary and not being concerned by it is an issue…
$2500 a month on booze and eating out is a joke. That's $80 every day doing that. No one is asking him to be a fin bro but spending $80 a day on eating out and booze is ridiculous.
@@jimmyli6594 and what I find most irritating about this is that he made no indication he sought out professional financial advice. This guy is a credit card company's dream. Wonder what his credit score is
This guy needs some real financial guidance now... Sad to see someone throw away money
This was difficult to watch. $2300 spent monthly dining/hanging out, $7,000 in credit card debt with only a $10,000 limit, student loans and a huge car note 😳 Dave Ramsey would jump out of his skin if he watched this.
This is just the tale of someone living way beyond their means. He makes a decent salary but eats like he’s the CEO.
And honestly how does one person even manage to spend that much on food in PHILLY . It’s kind of impressive in a super stupid way
This man is TERRIBLE with finances, I make peanuts compared to him and I can bet you I have more in my brokerage accounts than him.
Yea for real, BIG BOI gotta eat tho!
@@DeanBKK 🤣🤣 fair enough
his rent is less than 900 a month, spending that much on food isnt a big deal. Its the equivalent of someone who has high rent and spends less on food
@@TheBlackDorothyZbornak you’re a clown for that comment 🤣🤣. He’s spending almost 3k on eating out and drinks. Clearly that needs to be addressed.
Bro! Youre still young so i'll give some grace but if you're going to spend that much on fun/luxury etc you have to match it in investments which actually compound over time. Maybe match your debt repayment with investing/saving.... you're earning alot so have a good headstart!
I was actually very similar to Lenny in my mid-20s (minus that food budget!) so I do understand his perspective on "living life". I always had a decent amount money left over after paying bills etc and my mindset was ALWAYS what can I buy/do this month! I just didn't have a savings mindset at that age unfortunately, but I learned pretty quick after falling on my face a few times. I remember going to a new years party and could barely afford a drink because I spent so much on "fun" that month with no savings realizing I was basically broke until the next time I got paid (eye opener for me). I turned it around, but some people just live in the moment and don't think about building any kind of wealth or putting yourself in a position to save every month. You don't get that money back. The good thing about Lenny is he can EASILY change his financial habits while some people are stuck with debt/obligations that FORCE them to live paycheck to paycheck. Lenny you're in a great position in life and I have no doubt you can live that BALANCED lifestyle you mentioned in this video with a few tweaks. Good luck man!
I’m so shook at that food tab vs the monthly savings and minimal investments while working at THEE JP Morgan Chase making over 100k in a very affordable city. They’ve got to have generous 401k matching my god.
Didn't he just start? No 401k matching until after a year at JPMC.
I respect his humbleness but this guy needs to get better at financially managing his food expenses
Spending almost $100USD per day on food is crazy…even if you eat out at restaurants for all 3 meals that’s a lot…I think a few years later when he finally decides to save money, this is the first place he can cut down…
I'd love to know the criteria CNBC uses to qualify someone as "making it." This guy is one missed paycheck from bankruptcy.
Yes, I'm worried about his savings if for some reason he is temporarily out of work. These days anything can happen.
1. Used mercedes 🚩
2. Spending 2300 on bars 🚩
3. Only saving 300 per month 🚩
4. High credit card usage 🚩
To be honest, everyone's roasting the guy but aside from food and eating out he's doing great. Not many 26 year Olds have a solid career or even have a mere 26k of student loans. I also give him props for buying a luxury car used rather than new. New c class mercedes are closer to 50, So buying used was smart.
Could have bought a used Ford for half as much. When you have a "career" where you can't afford more than $1K/month for savings/investments you don't have the finances for a Mercedes. It's all vanity. It's all, "Look at me! Me! Me! Me!". Those types never make it. They all end up bankrupt.
@@yesthisisvic I agree. I don't think anyone who can't afford an expensive car should buy one. But, certain mercedes are built amazingly and are purpose built like bmw, and Ford. I would never buy a Ford Fiesta, because they build bad cars but I'd buy a Ford truck because they're built amazingly if I needed one for a business. I would never buy a 3 series bmw for the badge vanity, but I'd buy an m3 because they're life changing to drive as a sports car.
As for the c class I wouldn't buy one it's an expensive economy car. Would I buy a g wagon, I actually own one! Maintains value like a Toyota land cruiser, built tough enough to drive through the Sahara and is a tax write-off because of its weight. Definitely did not buy new though. But this is a finance video not a car enthusiast video lol so I'm just going on a tangent.
meh, all he has is a good paying job, but is terrible with his money. he's not a role model in anything he does or says
Buying a 5 Year old Benz isn’t a smart move. In 5 years at the end of the loan it’ll be 10 years old and problematic.
@@jayklove2259 well it's either buying a new mercedes and losing 70% of its value, or buying an older one and dealing with maintenance.
I wouldn't recommend buying any old car, but specific ones keep value regardless of age like the g wagon. Other older cars that keep value include say the m3, land cruiser, Porsche 911. At that point they're more of collectibles not dialy drivers!
If I had one care to drive every day it wouldn't be a an old mercedes. So I agree with that point
Came straight to the comments section once I seen that $292 for savings 😭
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Wow, that food budget is unbelievable! He’s literally crapping his money down the toilet! He needs to see a financial advisor immediately and turn this around
Thank you for sharing Lenny’s story’s! This was very inspirational.
This guy should be debt free by now. Maybe even saving up for a condominium. That food budget is absolutely insane. Even if he spends $1000 a month on food (which is a lot for a single guy), it's still more than a thousand a month that can go towards savings and student loan payments. The fact that his outstanding student loan debt is higher than the initial loan amount proves this guy needs to get his act together. Buying the Mercedes with $0 down was also surprising - it's just some more unnecessary interest. He should really get rid of the credit card debt ASAP. Philly is one of the cheapest cities to live in the US, and you don't even need a car in many areas as the buses and trains are pretty good (and much of the city is quite walkable). Hopefully, he reduces his food budget and focuses on savings & debt reduction.
Bro it's ok , go outside!
Seems like a nice young man but he should consider swapping the amount he spends on food and recreation with what he currently saves. He could save a solid $2k to $3k a month if he curtailed eating out and cooked or meal prepped at home.
Yes, and I even saw meal kits in the fridge. Looked like "hello fresh" or something like that.
It's been awhile since they featured someone bad with money. Keep it up. These are more interesting anyways.
Woah that’s my brother!! I’m extremely proud of him and all his success. I hope he takes this video as a chance to self reflect and make better money choices moving forward. I also hope everyone else learns something from his story.
Go cook some home made meals for your brother. Jesus!
Lenny seems like a sweet, hardworking man that’s getting used to earning more and is enjoying life! He’s dealing with lifestyle inflation, but can easily hammer it down with simple spending changes. I wish him the best 😊
@@elenavelasquez208 I agree it’s definitely hard adjusting to making more money at a young age. But thank you for your well wishes, I wish you the best as well 😊.
@@Jame6999 😂
Got second hand embarrassment from this. Seemed like a “what not to do with your money” episode imo. Lenny, bro hmu if you see this. You got work to do. $10k credit limit but $7k in debt. Saves $300 but spending $2300 on food. Cmon bro, it can’t be just vibes right now. Gotta tighten up
Bro he really in on vibes lol and living it up
@@edb484 lol facts. There ain’t nothing wrong with enjoying your money. You earned it but cmon, that’s crazy
This dude is wreckless. He loses that job and it's all downhill!
God I wish I made that kind of bread.
As someone living in Philly I can tell you it’s no way his rent is $897 unless he got roommates /shared living. No way
Probably living in a room in Kensington
I was right he does live in Kensington
Even Kensington apts not that cheap. Still has to be a roommate. Kensington is coming up a lot of new construction and his apts looks nice I can tell by the kitchen. Rent easily $1300
@@gerarobinson172 check Craig’s list because I just seen some for that cost
Yea thought the same exact thing. If he was in center city and lived by himself, a cheap older 1 br apts can be had for around $1200, nicer ones around 1400-1700 and luxury for 1800+. Less than 1k? Definitely Kensington lmao
Lenny reminds me of all my poor friends driving around in their Mercedes. Will be paying cash for it at repo auction. Make 3x what Lenny makes and never spent that much ever eating out in a month.
Basically no money is ever enough 🤔...God forbid he had a family, you know wife and children.
Everybody starts somewhere….,hopefully he digs his way out
I dont know if the man in the video reads the comments, but if he does, i would recommend PRG East Falls or Fishtown for climbing. East Falls has much better bouldering though.
Buy a house and pay it off in 10 years and build up your savings accounts. Cook your own meals. Your "friends" should understand you want to have a legacy connected to your family name.
I'm watching this in February 2024. This guy bought a 5 yrs old C300 Benz at the highest used car value at nearly 10% interest (based on his $490 monthly payment). Plus, the rest of his budget is just insane, particularly for an inexpensive city like Philly
Unless you have multiple kids, student loans, and an expensive mortgage this shouldn't be a problem.
If i were him I'd move those card balances to a zero interest card, and use my next annual bonus and tax refund to pay them totally off. Then ALWAYS keep a zero balance going forward, but still use them to get points.
$2,900 on food?
Where's in investments? 401k, IRA.
And credit cards should be paid off every month.
Dude your food needs to be swapped with your investment in that pie at this stage 🤣
Broo take 2k from your going out budget allocate that towards debt payment and you'll have them paid off in 18 months.
Look, he does need to change some things. If you really look at it it’s only a couple of tweaks. In the comments for these videos everyone complains about how the videos aren’t realistic. Well this is real! Remember that he can see all of this.
I'm not really sure what to take away from this episode, because most of what he does is not exemplary behavior to me. He spends wayyyy too much on food and eating out. I'm not sure he needed a Benz just yet, and he has $10,000 in credit, but yet he owes *$7,000 out of it. That's a really high credit utilization. Not sure about this one. They usually tell about how much they save, or invest but I'm not seeing any of that here. SMH. I MAY BE WRONG, BUT I WON'T BE TAKING FINANCIAL ADVICE FROM THIS ONE. SORRY.
It's Millennial Money, not millennial makes correct financial decisions
It’s millennial money lol …it shows their spending
The advise is don't be like this guy with finances. He has high credit card balance because he is living from paycheck to paycheck. With all that money on food and eating out a month.
Wow. This is pretty realistic. Most people live like this. Paycheck to paycheck but make great money.
Wow! Red flags all around! I hope he sees this video and gets his finances in shape. Bro making 130k a year but his card limit is only 5k it should be 5x that amount if the banks trusted him.
Right? When I made 63k the bank gave me a card with a 13k limit
$3k on food and only $292 on savings? 🤔if he saves 3 months eating out money he can clear his credit cards. If he buckled down he can be debt free in 2 years.
This is a TERRIBLE example of money management. This is Financial literacy violence. He saves and invest almost nothing. He carries an unnecessary amount of consumer debt. He is leveraging his future through indebted vehicles (no not just the car). He overspends on food/drinks which will eventually impact his health. He isn't moving in a manner to purchase a home any time soon. One layoff or recession away from losing it all financially and starting back up. At least he has a quality education and high income field.
I support a family off 600 a week. I could turn my life around making half of what he does with the budgeting I do already. 90% of my money goes towards raising my daughter and I save money cause I eat once a day. it's normally ramen.
keep up the great work ,
Be careful showing your face because there's a lot of evil people that may target you . So happy for all of your accomplishments .
he spends like 3k a month on food and discretionary, but has 7k in credit card debt, finances his car for $500 a month, and 30k in student loan debt…. dude is destined to stay broke
His monthly food expenditure is more than double my rent
Same here lol. I was like wow
It's my mortgage, bills, savings account, insurance, car costs, and still have about $500
It's more than my mortgage payment
Smh...this is so sad and crazy! Financial literacy is sooooooo important. He is a GREAT example of what not to do and why it's sooooooo important to educate yourself FINANCIALLY. There's just too much information out here to be living like this smh 😩😩😢🤦🤦
I hope he changes his ways soon. He can still recover from these mistakes
How do i pitch someone i know would be great for this series ?
It seems like his food (& going out expense) might be more of a one-off bad month than a regular thing. I spend about $400 in entertainment each month. I'd be more concerned about his $609 discretionary spending (basically, that's just spending on stuff he can't recall what for). His $897 rent is low, must have a roommate; I had one at 26 y/o. $988 transportation, OMG!
Graham review this one!!
Great video. Love your story.
Graham Stephan's going to have a field day with this one LMAO
Graham will have a lot to say about this video 😅 can’t wait!
The life he's is living right now is the one he always wanted to live as a kid when he couldn't splurge! That actually make sense and psychology can easily explain these behaviors... But he is not a kid anymore, and needs to start thinking in his future!
This is not a comparison game but I make 3 times less than he does and I am able to save/invest, have a decent life, travel and all. The only debt I have is my auto loan (9k) but the interest is so low (1.99%) that is not even worth it to pay off right now,... I have the money, I just rather invest it.
You still have poor financial values 🤦♀️
So sad. He seems so proud of his finances.
. OH MAN
NO WEALTH BUILDING HERE
His food budget is more than most people monthly salary 😂