Rethink Family Finances in These 10 Areas to Make City Life Feasible
City dwellers know the drill: push through graduation, land a job in the big city, find an apartment, get hitched, make babies, scramble for more space, get priced out, flee to the suburbs. I get it. Some days the draw of extra bedrooms and big backyards without the need to pinch pennies is super appealing. But, after 15 years of living in Manhattan, I’m just not ready to give up the culture, convenience and community that enrich family life in the city. New York City is where my heart sings. Thankfully, I have found plenty of ways to make city living feasible, even with our family of six. If you are considering jumping ship, first reconsider your financial lifestyle choices in these 10 areas. Perhaps you’ll find an affordable solution that emboldens you to set down roots in your favorite metropolis. 1. Housing Choose an apartment based on the qualities you prioritize. Don’t unwittingly get roped into amenities that aren’t important to you or that you won’t actually us