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net worth: ~$155,000 as of Dec 2011
eats: sashimi, tartiflette, pho
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beauty: fb's list of toiletries/makeup
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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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Calculating your net worth..
Posted on September 18, 2007 | 8 CommentsTrent made a great point about The Millionaire Next Door and their calculation of what your net worth should be at certain points in your life. Target Net Worth = Age X Annual Pre-Tax Income / 10 So, let’s say I’m a 23 year old,... -
Do these statements sound familiar to you?
Posted on September 16, 2007 | 6 CommentsGo to the page to see the pictures w/ the statements. Part 1: First 25 Post Secret-like Money Confessions Part 2: Second set of 25 Money Confessions These are the ones that stood out at me: “I still can’t forgive my parents for spending my... -
Libor, Li-what!?
Posted on September 6, 2007 | 2 CommentsWhat the hell is LIBOR and why should I care? If you have a mortgage, you should at least know what LIBOR means, even if you don’t end up caring about it. Disclaimer: This is a brief explanation of what it is, it’s way more... -
Spending less money on hair STUFF…
Posted on September 5, 2007 | 6 CommentsBefore I switched to this new hair routine of mine, I used to search high and low for the best shampoos, the best conditioners, super deep moisturizing hair masks, hair products like mousse, gel, pomades, waxes, and all that junk. Then one day, I woke... -
Geeezzzzzz a $30-$80 isn’t thrifty!…
Posted on August 27, 2007 | 14 CommentsOne Anonymous poster said this: “You spend $30-$80 on a nice purse? Geeeeezzzzz that isn’t thrifty at all!” So it would seem…. but my response: “Actually it is. Cost per use is in effect, my friend“. I assumed the Anonymous poster was a man, but... -
Shopping strategies to save money, time and space in your wardrobe!
Posted on August 24, 2007 | 4 CommentsA couple of shopping tips on how to make sure you don’t buy items that: 1. You aren’t thrilled to bits about when you get home 2. You don’t feel regret buying and have to trudge all the way back, waste another $5 in transportation... -
Pay yourself first.. and not just financially
Posted on August 22, 2007 | 8 CommentsThe general school of thought to becoming wealthy is to take 10%-15% out of your pay and set it aside for yourself. Then, figure out how to live on the rest of your income. But the main idea is to pay yourself first. Why don’t... -
Making your own frozen dinners…for cheap!
Posted on August 12, 2007 | 2 CommentsI watch Top Chef. A LOT. I watch it while I eat my lunch, and my dinner (it makes the food taste better for some reason).. In epsiode 7, Season 3, they were given the challenge of creating their own frozen dinner – some chose... -
Paying for the first date
Posted on August 11, 2007 | 6 CommentsI do own up to the fact that I’m a hypocrite for saying I would prefer equality between men and women, yet I expect the guy to foot the bill for (at least!!) the first date. By the way, I haven’t been the one to... -
Fabulously Broke’s Retirement + Investing Primer – Pt. 6: Lart parting tips before you go forth, do battle and court Lady Luck
Posted on July 20, 2007 | 1 CommentDISCLAIMER: This is totally from my own personal experience and point of view. I am not a professional financial advisor, nor do I claim to be one. I’m just a girl trying to make it through the world and pass on what I’ve learned so...