Woman, 23, reveals how she spends $21,000-per-month salary and people are baffled

A woman who has made a name for herself as an influencer on TikTok shared the details of her impressive monthly income and how she manages it. Kelsie Flaim, who goes by the username @thehungryfoodie, frequently posts content related to fast food, processed items, and popular chain restaurants. Her niche focus has proven to be financially rewarding; in April alone, she earned a staggering $21,343 before tax. Annually, this equates to around $256,116 before deductions.

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Responding to a comment on one of her posts, Kelsie explained that the bulk of her income comes from sponsored content on her social media channels. After taxes, her monthly take-home is approximately $13,516—a substantial amount by any standard. While it might seem challenging to spend such an income, Kelsie manages her finances with room to spare.

Breaking down her monthly expenditures, Kelsie spends less than half her income. Major expenses include her accommodation in Los Angeles, where she still opts to rent, costing her $2,750 monthly. Utilities are surprisingly low at just $38, with Wi-Fi adding another $60. Vehicle expenses, including payments, insurance, and gas, total around $640.

Food expenses are well-managed, with groceries costing a bit over $282 and dining out just under $305, along with $26.02 for DoorDash.

Kelsie, who doesn’t consume alcohol, spends around $100 on Ubers. Beauty treatments are also a significant part of her budget, spending $690 on hair and $38 on eyebrows, with an additional $480 going towards massages. She also has subscriptions costing $52.83 and other miscellaneous expenses totaling $565.

Summing it all up, Kelsie’s monthly expenses amount to $6,027.58, showcasing a lifestyle many might envy. With her monthly net income, she is left with just over $7,000, which can be directed towards savings and investments. This revelation sparked varied reactions online, with one person commenting, “20k would change my life what are people doing to make that high amount.” Others requested insights into her savings and investment strategies, highlighting the curiosity her financial management has sparked amongst her followers.