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“I sell plant hangers, pottery and terrariums on the side”: How a tequila bar manager makes it work on $46K

Hint: she shares a three-bedroom condo with four roommates

“I’m saving up to buy a house in the next five years”: How a brand strategist spends her money

Her dad sold his Porsche to help her pay the lease on her BMW

“We split our rent 60-40 to keep things fair”: How an urban designer and a data scientist spend their money

Recent splurges include Lollapalooza tickets and a Lady Gaga tattoo

“I use my second bedroom as an art studio”: How a 27-year-old innovation consultant spends her money

Sunday treat: Perrier-Jouët champagne

“My parents will help with tuition, but I cover my living costs”: How a 23-year-old health care case manager spends his money

He's saving for grad school

“I’m saving $2,500 a month for a down payment on a condo”: How a cannabis tech worker spends her money

She wants to buy a pre-construction unit in Leslieville

“I use my credit card for everything to rack up points”: How a 31-year-old realtor and interior design student spends her money

She flips houses on the side

“A toke is my equivalent to a glass of wine at night”: How a producer and part-time DJ spends his money

He saves on rent by living with a roommate

“Food and coffee are my vices”: How a 27-year-old kindergarten program director and part-time barista spends her money

She takes the TTC five or six times a day to get from one job to the next

“I try out a new café almost every weekend”: How a 22-year-old content marketer spends her money

She dedicates part of her monthly food budget to running a brunch blog

“I’m an electric vehicle nerd”: How a 35-year-old sales and marketing representative spends her money

She bought a Tesla last May and charges her car at work for free

“Renting out the condo helps with our mortgage payments”: How a lawyer couple spend their money

They just got married and bought a new house

“I splurged on a $350 sweater for my boyfriend”: How a 25-year-old graphic designer spends her money

She bikes everywhere in the summer to keep her Uber costs low

“We decided to try penny stocks for fun”: How a 30-something couple spend their money

They're diligent savers who like to splurge on sun vacations

“I admit I could spend less, but I love exploring new places in the city”: How a freelance event marketer spends her money

She lives with a roommate, but will move into her condo when it's completed in 2020