Q2 2013: Net Worth & Spending Update
When I reviewed my spending for the first quarter of 2013, I was concerned about balancing my spending for the things I care about i.e. family, friends and pets. I set a single goal of having RM15,000 in
What Does Financial Freedom Mean To You?
DailyWorth today has a great feature of stories about how women across U.S define financial freedom and how they achieved it. My favourite highlight of the article is how much our money in the bank says very little
Contrary To Whatever You Think, You Have A Choice In Your Life
“He told me how much he hates doing it. I’ve been saying the same thing too. I’ve been saying it for years, and I’m still here.” “We talked about breaking up. But I think it’s too late now.
August 2013 Spending Recap
August is showing a better restraint compared to previous months, as I’m edging towards my preferred spending cap of RM2,500 per month. My excess spending are nothing to shout for; they are generally caused by the lack of
It Doesn’t Matter How Slow You Go As Long As You Don’t Stop
If you ask me 5 years ago, I wouldn’t be able to imagine a PF blogger in me. Sure, I had a (non-) working budget, I made plans every time I receive my 3-month allowance from my sponsor,
The Evolution Of House Hunting
I went to look at a house yesterday. It’s a new, cozy 1-storey terrace house with its own porch, about the same size of my current apartment (1100 sq. ft). Why am I looking to rent a new
What Is Your Dream Life?
“Right now, I have no further aspirations other than finishing my project until 2014″ I said solemnly to my friend. We were having coffee at one of my favorite joints outside town. I’ve just finished my work, while