No matter where you’re coming from, moving to New York is not a cheap endeavor.

In addition to the cost of moving itself, what awaits is a mind-boggling process of finding an apartment, exorbitant rent, and myriad hidden fees.

Then there’s the actual cost of living. In a city that encourages spending, particularly in social situations, it’s easy to live beyond your means and get yourself into financial trouble without even realizing it.

That is, until your credit card bill shows up.

I moved to New York in August 2015 to start my Master’s degree at NYU’s journalism school. I read more >>>

Source:: BusinessInsider.Com