Do you read all kinds of articles on “How To Save Money”? You can’t wait to become Financially Independent and you know you need to cut back on expenses. Maybe you are targeting big-ticket items to save on (house, car) or maybe you decided to start slow and cut back on everyday expenses such as… Read More Did You Forget Your Lunch Again?
In one of my previous posts, I received a few comments about the categories I included in my monthly grocery spending report. It got me thinking (it happens!). I do include pet food, household products and personal care items in my budget, not just food. We host a fairly large family dinner every Sunday! So… Read More What If I Fudge The Numbers A Little? May 2018 Grocery Spending
I called today to cancel my Scotiabank Amex card! I only applied for it 10 months ago! So why cancel it so soon? It was my first real try at “power travel hacking” and I fail miserably! After reading so many great stories about travel hacking on various blogs, last summer, I got all pumped… Read More Travel Hacking? It’s Not For Everyone!
Bait title? Maybe, but also a reminder that no matter how much I get annoyed with my tenants, it is a very profitable business. Of course there are ups and downs each month, but overall, the returns are good. Even if none of my properties met the 1% rule! (Not available in my area) .… Read More $1,851 An Hour! May 2018 Income, Expenses And Goals
Even If I Had All The Money In The World, I Can’t Bring Him Back! After the highs, the lows! Life is a constant roller coaster. I was so excited, and still am, about my trip to Australia, my work prospect and my life in general. Things are really good right now. And then, my… Read More Even If I Had All The Money In The World, I Can’t Bring Him Back!
Visiting Melbourne and its surroundings! As promised in my previous post Would You Travel To Australia For Business? Here are the highlights of what I managed to see while on business in Melbourne with a few pics. Hope you enjoy it! First of all, weather wasn’t that great. Australia is just getting into winter now and in… Read More Visiting Melbourne And Its Surroundings…While On Business
April was an exciting month, nothing to do with income, blogging or steps! I traveled to Australia for business. And that was awesome! We all have different goals and aspirations in life. One of mine was always to do an international business trip (well several if I could) and never managed to get one (U.S.… Read More Finally! April 2018 Income, Expenses and Goals
It’s Friday, so let’s have a bit of fun today and keep it light. I am trying a new post format using WP Quiz and hoping it will make it more interesting for all of you. It was for me! You need to have a little fun sometimes:) This is Judgement Day! Frugal Or Cheap?… Read More Judgement Day! Frugal Or Cheap?
It feels good to save money with very minimum effort! I am happy to report our March Grocery Spending was pretty decent. Full disclosure: we are not aiming for extreme frugality (but we could if we had to) so no extreme numbers to look at (just in case you are new to the blog!). So… Read More ALMOST THERE! March 2018 Grocery Budget
I had a GREAT month … except for blogging! And my expenses were high too, but you can’t have it all I guess! What am I the most excited about this month? NO, NOT MONEY! My steps!!! I averaged 11,226/steps per day this month! Staying healthy and fit is part of my Financial Freedom plan… Read More Win, Win, Lose! March 2018 – Income, Expenses And Goals