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location: canada/usa
works: business consultant
net worth: ~$155,000 as of Dec 2011
eats: sashimi, tartiflette, pho
drinks: earl grey cream tea
gadgets: macbook pro 17", ipod touch (pda)
beauty: fb's list of toiletries/makeup
wants: roland rd700-gx piano
reads: ayn rand, tom stanley, sophie kinsella
watches: bones, mentalist, castle, top chef
wears: wrap dresses & necklaces
loves: minimalism, $$ management, traveling
hates: wearing shorts & being late for anything
Money Archive
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If the lesson was expensive, don’t pay for it again
Posted on February 8, 2013 | No CommentsEver hear the one about that couple who got into consumer debt, consolidated it onto their mortgage, and then racked up their credit cards again? Me too. Here’s what I say: If the lesson was expensive, don’t pay for it again. -
Before You Move: Consider the Cost of Living
Posted on February 6, 2013 | 1 CommentI’ve been thinking a lot about cost of living lately. At some point, my husband will get a full-time job as a professor, and leave the world of adjuncting behind. He likes being an adjunct, but he thinks that, with a little more experience, he... -
Making money needs to have a point
Posted on February 4, 2013 | 2 CommentsIf you are making money, you need to have a point of why you’re making that money: To pay the rent so you can live in a city To eat good food (not Food Bank donations) To save for your future so you can stop... -
What are You Willing to Splurge On?
Posted on January 31, 2013 | 2 CommentsI’m not the most frugal of people. I don’t particularly enjoy pinching pennies; I’d rather increase my income than try and figure out how to cut expenses. That said, I don’t consider myself a spendthrift. I have specific spending priorities, and I live within my... -
Spend your money where you spend most of your time
Posted on January 28, 2013 | 1 CommentWhen should you splurge and when should you save? For me, it’s always where I spend most of my time. In sales? On the road a lot? Buy a nice, comfortable car. Splurge, so that you’re COMFORTABLE in the car when you are driving like... -
How to Save Money on a Fabulous Wedding Gown
Posted on January 19, 2013 | 1 CommentOne of the most expensive days of your life could very well be your wedding day. If you aren’t careful, the cost can add up fast. When you consider flowers, food, venue, and the dress, it all starts to become overwhelming. It’s possible to have... -
5 Tips for Effective Negotiation while Shopping
Posted on January 17, 2013 | 1 CommentOne of the practices that seems to be making something of a comeback in the United States is bargaining. When you are shopping, whether you are at the department store, or whether you are shopping for a car, negotiation can help you get a better... -
When is paying more for quality a big deal for you?
Posted on January 14, 2013 | 1 CommentI was thinking the other day about my rah-rah attitude towards paying more (slightly more, not 500% more) for quality. I came to the conclusion that it wasn’t if I would pay for quality, but when I would consider paying for quality. There are products... -
3 House Myths I used to believe
Posted on January 9, 2013 | 7 CommentsBefore I started talking about money, as a pseudo-moneythropologist, I always thought these 3 sentences were solid gold, true. Now? Not so much. Myth #1: “Buying a home = Only Building Equity” This is true to some extent. But if you haven’t paid off the... -
Do You Have Spending Priorities?
Posted on January 3, 2013 | No CommentsEvery month, your paycheck is divvied up, and you spend the money on various expenses. From paying for housing to buying a new book, your money is claimed. And, when the month comes to an end, there is a reckoning. How much do you have...