I dropped out of college and now earn $159,000 as a software engineer. Lifestyle creep left me $30,000 in debt.

Business Insider | 22-08-2026 03:09pm |

Devonte Duncan, a 27-year-old software engineer in Brooklyn, New York City, shares his journey from college dropout to earning a six-figure salary. Despite his income, he faced lifestyle creep and accumulated $30,000 in debt. He now focuses on budgeting and strategic saving to achieve financial stability and growth.

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