I spent $170,000 last year to fund my lifestyle - which areas should I optimize to reduce my expenses?

A Reddit user in the r/ChubbyFIRE community disclosed an annual spending of $170,000, acknowledging a need to reduce expenses despite substantial income. Their detailed breakdown reveals $63,000 on housing, $28,000 on food, and $31,000 on travel and leisure, noting excessive restaurant and entertainment spending. The individual recognizes their financial situation and seeks input from the community, demonstrating a sensible approach towards personal finance near a comfortable financial status. The post reflects the common dilemma of managing high spending without sacrificing quality of life.

In total, approximately $63,000 is coming out for "housing & utilities," of which $25,000 is the annual mortgage cost and $12,000 is property taxes.

This individual is sensible enough to realize they are spending too much and has broken down their expenses for the Reddit community to analyze.

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