Of late, I’ve been reading a lot of personal finance blogs and I could kick myself for the information that I’m discovering that I wish I’d known before. Nevertheless, it is not too late. I am turning 23 this year and I got started on my first ‘real’ job. My job automatically contributes the maximum … Continue reading Savings, Retirement and WordPress woes
It feels insane that we’re 4 months away from 2022. WHERE HAS TIME GONE? Ignore the crazy colors; I’m typing this on an iPad and I just noticed that the blocks can specify background colors and text. Pretty nifty. What’s new with me? Well, I’m still actively making my own skin care products! As a … Continue reading Almost Labor Day
What a year. I’ll start off with some good news: I got a raise! It caps off a pretty rough year but one where I never stopped giving my best. I really love where I work and I am looking forward to another year! Grateful that I am getting more financially stable as I’ve gotten … Continue reading Grateful
I spent the eve of 2019 in bed with M talking goals and being middle aged. 😀 In past years, we’d mosey down to a bar downtown to ring in the new year but I think we recognized that we didn’t feel like hearing loud noises and ringing the new year with that vibe for … Continue reading First Day of 2019
Money matters I couldn’t wait; I’ve paid off my student loans! The car loan should will be done by EOY and we’ll be officially debt free. Of course, life has its own way of humbling me at times this because I’ve got a pretty big unexpected expense coming up. Still, I’ll celebrate my wins as … Continue reading An early present
Things that make me happy: Downtime – last year’s snow storm threw a wrinkle in our flight plans but it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. We spent the entire holiday at home and it was exactly what we needed. Social events with friends – The calibre of people hired (at work) has … Continue reading In pursuit of happiness
I’ve been reading of various personal finance bloggers this year and I’m re-inspired to take things to greater heights this year! Reading out others achieving 50% – 70% savings rates has me realizing that I can do a lot better this year. Last year, my savings rate last year was about 45% (this includes pre-tax … Continue reading Experiments