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other blog: the everyday minimalist
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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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When $50 is not worth $50
Posted on February 15, 2012 | 12 CommentsWhen I checked my President’s Choice (PC) Points balance, I realized I have the equivalent of $50 CAD to spend on anything I want in a President’s Choice Store. This includes groceries, toiletries, clothing (yes, clothing from Joe Fresh), gift cards and anything else you... -
Am I the only one who does this?
Posted on January 27, 2012 | 37 CommentsWhen I had a job with a set paycheque every 2 weeks, I’d spend HOURS imagining what I would do with that money. I make up spreadsheets upon spreadsheets of dreams, and play with the numbers and cells for many hours. And I still find... -
What is the most amazing thing you’ve done with your money?
Posted on January 25, 2012 | 27 CommentsThe most amazing thing I’ve ever done with my money is… To use it to clear my $60,000 student debt. Cheesy but true. Here are some other amazing things: Paying $1800 for a used car and having it be a great vehicle that does its... -
Makeup and Money: The Cost, the Quests and the Holy Grails
Posted on January 23, 2012 | 49 CommentsTHE COST Women spend $7 billion a year on makeup, around $100 each (although that’s not true, some of us *cough* spend more than others) (The Gloss). Vanity Fare says in the U.S. alone, 68% of the 70 million women in the country (48 million)... -
Shopping is cheaper in the U.S.: An excellent way for me to limit my shopping urges
Posted on January 13, 2012 | 23 CommentsIt all started while I was looking for a black sweater in a decent price range. Specifically, a pullover, perhaps with 3/4 length sleeves, in a nice fabric. I saw this lovely sweater online at J. Crew (love the blue too!), but the minute I... -
How do people think other people get rich, anyway?
Posted on January 11, 2012 | 31 CommentsDisclaimer: I am fully aware that this is a First World problem, to complain about prices and money in general, but as I am living in a First World and not a Third World, this is my reality for now especially as a PF blogger.... -
Why people think $20 is more expensive than a $20 increase
Posted on January 6, 2012 | 23 CommentsIf that title didn’t make sense, it will after I explain! So where I work, you can buy a parking pass for $100. If you decide not to, the cost of parking is $6/day, and if you consider there are about 20 working days, that’s... -
The Fabulously Broke in the City Year 2011 in Review = – ($30,138.59)
Posted on January 2, 2012 | 29 CommentsI shall name this year: THE YEAR OF SPENDING (Because let’s face it, that’s pretty much all I did this year.) Past Years in Review 2009 Year in Review = – ($22,484) 2010 Year in Review = +130,101 2011 GROWTH IN REVIEW Worked 3 months... -
December 2011 Budget Roundup = -$(1872.06)
Posted on January 1, 2012 | 7 CommentsMore than a little awesome David Beckham action for you Yes, it’s a shill for Pepsi, but frankly I am both surprised and not at all cynical that it is a fake and all this other BS. He is that good, period. He may have... -
Are you upgrading your lifestyle, or simply trying to only buy quality items?
Posted on December 28, 2011 | 21 CommentsThe problem I always have is this conflict between the struggle to NOT upgrade my lifestyle and to stick to being minimalist, which means buying much less but in higher quality. Upgrading your lifestyle: is when you COULD live/make do with the cheaper option, but...