It's a tale as old as Carrie Bradshaw: A woman moves to New York, falls in love with the nightlife, the restaurants, and the excitement—and blows through her savings trying to keep up with fast-paced city living. Money that should go into a savings account gets spent on brunch, because if you skip a social outing in the city that never sleeps, you're definitely missing out. Here's one woman's story.Expert: <a href="https://stefanieoconnell.com/">Stefanie O'Connell</a>. She suggests checking out <a href="https://theskint.com/">The Skint</a> for free and cheap things to do in New York City. Read about how having a roommate in NYC can save you money in <a href="https://ny.curbed.com/2019/8/12/20802425/nyc-apartment-rent-roommate-smart-asset-report">this article from Curbed</a>, and about why you should start investing in your 20s in <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/10/suze-orman-why-you-should-start-investing-in-your-20s.html">this article from CNBC</a>. For more information on today's episode, visit <a href="https://www.glamour.com/money">glamour.com/money</a>.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Equal Partners, Unequal Paychecks

There’s power, especially for young women, in talking about money: how much we make, how much we spend—and how money impacts our identities and our relationships. She Makes Money Moves, a podcast from Glamour and Condé Nast Entertainment, is your invitation to join the conversation. Hosted by Glamour editor-in-chief Samantha Barry, She Makes Money Moves shares intimate, unscripted stories from women across the country along with advice from financial experts to help guide these women—and women everywhere—forward. Subscribe now to join us, as we help women raise their voices and make money moves.