I Moved To Paris After Going Bankrupt In The U.S. — I'm Much Happier Now

Jay Swanson, 39, faced mounting financial struggles that ultimately led him to declare bankruptcy in the U.S. Seeking a fresh start, he relocated to Paris, France, in 2017 - embracing a new chapter in his life. This story is part of CNBC Make It's Millennial Money series, which details how people around the world earn, spend and save their money. Check out Jay's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaySwanson Producer & Editor: Mickey Todiwala Managing Producer: Beatriz Bajuelos Camera: Kedar Sonigra Animators: Alisa Stern, Christina Lopoco Additional Footage: Jay Swanson Subscribe to CNBC Make It.: http://cnb.cx/2kxl2rf 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. Want to up your AI skills and be more productive? Take CNBC’s new online course on “How to use AI to be More Successful at Work" to leverage AI at work, and in life. Sign up now and use coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off $67 (+ taxes and fees) through February 11, 2025: https://cnb.cx/4fYChu6 Connect with CNBC Make It. Online Get the latest updates: https://www.cnbc.com/make-it Find CNBC Make It. on Facebook: https://cnb.cx/LikeCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It. on Twitter: https://cnb.cx/FollowCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It. on Instagram: https://bit.ly/InstagramCNBCMakeIt #CNBC #CNBCMakeIt #MillennialMoney I Moved To Paris After Going Bankrupt In The U.S. — I'm Much Happier Now