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Breaking Down My $150,000 Salary As A Street Performer In Times Square, New York | The Pay Check

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Robert Burck, better known as the Naked Cowboy, is 55 years old and lives in Queens, New York. He earns an average of $150,000 a year entertaining tourists in Times Square, where he's spent more than two decades performing in his signature cowboy boots, hat, and underwear. Beyond street performances, Robert relies on merchandise, Cameo videos, appearances, and licensing his iconic persona to boost his income. But what does that income actually buy when the cost of living in New York is so high?

In this episode of "The Pay Check," Robert breaks down how he earns, spends, budgets, and invests his money while managing the cost of living in one of the most expensive cities in the US. From ever…
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