Corey, 29, earns $82K a year in Washington, D.C. After leaving law school, he joined the Peace Corps in Ukraine, later moving to D.C. for a nonprofit job and enlisting in the Army Reserve. He saves over 20% of his income. 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. Produced and Edited by: Mickey Todiwala Sr. Directors of Video: Jessica Leibowitz, Lindsey Jacobson Additional Camera: Kaan Oguz Animator: Christina Locopo, Alisa Stern Senior Reporter: Ryan Ermey Additional Footage: Corey Retell Subscribe to CNBC Make It.: http://cnb.cx/2kxl2rf Watch CNBC on the go with CNBC+: https://www.cnbc.com/WatchCNBCPlus Want to stand out, grow your network, and get more job opportunities? Sign up for Smarter by CNBC Make It's new online course, How to Build a Standout Personal Brand: Online, In Person, and At Work. Sign up today with coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off the regular course price of $67 (plus tax). Offer valid through September 2, 2025: https://cnb.cx/4nZtNrX About CNBC Make It.: CNBC Make It. is a new section of CNBC dedicated to making you smarter about managing your business, career, and money. Connect with CNBC Make It Online Get the latest updates: https://www.cnbc.com/make-it Find CNBC Make It on Instagram: https://bit.ly/InstagramCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It on Facebook: https://cnb.cx/LikeCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It on threads: https://cnb.cx/threadsCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It on X: https://cnb.cx/FollowCNBCMakeIt #CNBC #CNBCMakeIt #MillennialMoney I Live In Washington, D.C. — Here's How Much It Costs
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