Have you ever had a job, stint or contract, which is long in the rear view mirror, which you are not only happy it is in the past, but was a bad experience? We have all had these jobs and experiences. But not appreciating that job is different from gaining something out of it: if…
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New Saving Idea for 2022: ‘Junk to Health to Wealth‘
I am no slave to junk food. I may eat it once or twice a week, sometimes with the family. But despite it not being a daily habit, it still goes a long way towards causing damage to both my pocket and health, especially with the rising prices for food of late. So for 2022,…
I was Determined not to Enjoy my Pay Increase
If you get a significant pay raise, what do you do with the extra money? Say you get a 10% raise or $5K, assuming that works out to $175-200 per pay. Do you just spend it? Do you allocate to a category in your budget? Or do you pretend like you never got it and…
How to come out of the Covid-19 pandemic healthier wealthier and better overall
If 2020 was defined by a pandemic and lock-down, and nothing else for you, you still have time to make 2021 better and more productive year. Start by set some goals or even short term objectives.
From Wedding to Honeymoon: The Importance of Budgeting and Saving for Life’s Special Moments
It has been some time since I last wrote anything here and that is due to big changes that happened in my life recently : I am now a married man! My wedding was in mid August and that was followed by an exciting and lovely honeymoon in Europe, which included 4 day stay in…
Unlock the Secret to Affording Your Dream Vacation or that Big Purchase!
In your budget, a ‘savings’ category is essential for emergencies or general savings. But what if you want to purchase something pricey, like a vacation or new furniture? Instead of dipping into savings, create a new category dedicated to the specific item…