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FB in a Nutshell
other blog: the everyday minimalist
talk to me: contact me here
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
Debt Archive
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Frugality even at a high income
Posted on November 13, 2008 | 14 CommentsThis is a totally valid question from a reader in response to my post about going back to work but with a lighter heart. FB, if you are making so much money, why are you so frugal? Those weren’t her exact words, but … it’s... -
Thinking about deferring…
Posted on October 14, 2008 | 2 CommentsSo the cost of my debt is about $157 ($200 even) a month. November = $200 December = $200 The taxes that I will pay to take $15,000 out in dividends this year to clear my debt are $15000 x 20% = $3000 (total approximation)... -
It’s all the little things that matter in life…
Posted on October 10, 2008 | 13 Comments…you know, it’s the little splurges here and there that get me in trouble. I spend $4 on coffee for BF and I, and then to me, it’s $4, so I’m able to spend another $4 somewhere else, and that adds up to another $10,... -
Estimated Living Expenses
Posted on October 3, 2008 | 6 CommentsJust got my ‘bill’ from BF the other day and thought I’d share what my new expenses are, now that I have a breakdown. Update: My car insurance ended up being $30. Read the post here That’s my rough budget for the month. I’ll have... -
Goals for October 2008
Posted on September 30, 2008 | 7 CommentsI’ve been a total slacker on keeping up with goals and tracking them. But it was just so hectic and up in the air the last 2 months that I just let it sliiiiide. Time to get back to business! Financial Goals 1. Finish up... -
FB’s General Financial Plan for August to October 2008
Posted on August 20, 2008 | 10 CommentsOK. I’ve got it. I am going to net about $20,000 from the next 2.5 months (I’m being conservative and underestimating by a thousand or so)… My Assumptions - 50% goes to taxes - $1000/month as a budget (see numbers below) As you all know,... -
FB’s Words for College Students
Posted on August 13, 2008 | 19 CommentsJust for fun, I thought I’d throw out what I learned (and wish I had learned) either before starting college or during college. Learn how to cook This is the time of your life where you’re old enough to be let near a hot stove,... -
Turns out the most expensive isn’t always the best
Posted on August 4, 2008 | 4 CommentsI hate my headphones. I’ll say it loud and proud, I HATE THEM. I killed my old iPod headphones and I just hadn’t gotten around to buying a new pair. So I bought a intermediary pair for $10 (yea, for that price how could I... -
Short Financial Update before I go
Posted on June 24, 2008 | 20 CommentsBefore I board the plane to sunny, beautiful Vancouver… I do have to mention that I will be getting my paycheque this week, but I won’t have internet or a laptop until July-ish, so technically I can’t pay my debt off in full until July,... -
Debt sucks, but so does not living your life
Posted on June 11, 2008 | 21 Commentsparanoid asteroid wrote a very good rant about PF blogs, and I have to agree with her. I love my J. Crew or other mainstream brand name clothes as much as the next person. I could never be the woman to buy a t-shirt from...