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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
Thoughts Archive
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A Fresh, New Way to Look at Budgeting
Posted on August 24, 2012 | 5 CommentsWith any goal, whether short, long, intermediate, or ongoing, you need a plan. It’s one thing to resolve to save for that swanky Bora Bora vacation, obliterate student loan debt, or put 20% down on your first home. It’s another to take the steps necessary... -
Does a Man’s Money Matter?
Posted on August 15, 2012 | 45 CommentsAlthough I firmly believe women and men deserve fair and equal treatment in the public sphere, in my personal life, I’m a mess of contradictions. Through hard work, focus, and dedication, I achieved career success and to a certain extent, financial independence. Like many modern-day... -
The Case for Small Spaces
Posted on August 8, 2012 | 12 CommentsAs a self-proclaimed personal finance enthusiast, people frequently ask me for tips on how to combat debt and pump up anemic bank accounts. You can strip down my top wealth building secrets to two rules: 1) Stop spending money, and 2) Live lean. Let me... -
Worry – The Biggest, Most Useless Time Suck on the Planet
Posted on August 1, 2012 | 17 CommentsA few weeks ago, the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court. The Twittersphere was ablaze with enraged Americans who vowed to escape the tyrannical regime that’d force “socialized” medicine on a free people. So where were the angry masses... -
10 Wasteful Practices You Should Stop Today
Posted on July 18, 2012 | 22 CommentsNormally, I try to persuade readers to plug spending leaks that cost meaningful sums of cash. Housing, transportation, and insurance immediately come to mind. However, that doesn’t mean I think small things are unimportant. For some reason, we’re perfectly content throwing money away on certain... -
How Does Your Faith Affect Your Finances?
Posted on July 11, 2012 | 1 CommentAs much as possible, I try to manage my finances objectively. That doesn’t always happen. Personal finance is, well, personal. My experiences, my fears, and yes, even my faith, all influence my behavior—good or bad. Today, I want to share with you how my religious... -
How to Procrastinate . . . the Right Way
Posted on May 30, 2012 | 15 CommentsGiven two choices, one that’s ridiculously fun and one that’s insanely boring, which would you choose? In her book Grammar Girl’s Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing, Mignon Fogarty gives the best solution I’ve ever heard for dealing with procrastination. If you’re going to procrastinate,... -
How Money Can Buy Happiness and Why You Want to Believe It Can’t
Posted on May 9, 2012 | 7 CommentsHave you ever shared your desire to amass financial wealth and received the response, “Money can’t buy happiness.“ Is permanent bliss the expected payoff for accomplishing your goals? After achieving your financial objectives, do you think you’ll experience everlasting joy? Through the loss of a... -
It’s Easy for You to Say
Posted on March 28, 2012 | 14 CommentsThere are countless reasons to spend money you don’t have. You’re overly optimistic about your future earning potential. You don’t want to work hard for the money. You feed off instant gratification. You can’t pass up a good deal. You’re immature. You deserve it. Stop... -
What is the Last Time You Did Something for the First Time?
Posted on March 23, 2012 | 5 Comments~Experience is not a skill. It is an attitude~ Ralph Marston The way I manage my life is a little bit weird. I tend to handle the chaos of my life and put everything back in its place. It can be at work,...