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Romance (& Money)
This one is a more vulnerable one. I’ve learned a lot about myself in the romance department.This post is more romance with a sprinkle of cash. I’ve never been in a long relationship but I definitely lived my most player era so far in my 23rd revolution around the sun. The key lessons I’ve learned: Now lets talk cash,…
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I scammed my dad
Hey hey hey. Before you question my sanity, this was his fault.This is my confession in case he ever reads my blog. I won’t apologize for my crazy ok. But my xoxo identity will never be revealed muahahaha. Anyway, it wasn’t that big a deal, I was just thinking about it on a random Tuesday…
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Traveling the World for $free.99 (part 3)
Pittsburgh, PA here I come. Total flight was $910 but thanks to travel hacking I only paid $11.20. Here’s how: In December 2022, I opened a SouthWest credit card that was offering 75,000 bonus miles after spending $3000 in the first 90 days. During the holidays, I spent about $2000 on groceries & holiday shopping…
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Test Anxiety
I am writing this on the night right before my GMAT exam because my actual physical diary is at home and I can’t find a pen lol. I have spent the last few months throwing away my sanity and health honestly to try and improve my GMAT score. Has it been worth it? Hell no.…
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Spending with Intent – March
So this is technically February & March but I ordered new clothes. For the first time in a long time. Going on month 2.5 with spending on things I value thanks to @millenialmoneyhoney. The total came out to be $118 but I was really happy with my purchase. It is a versatile blue blazer and…
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How to get the most out of a bonus
I am referring to Federal and California taxes for my corporate fire babies out there. If you’re in a different state, look up state specific supplemental income tax. Side note, if anyone knows any attractive accountants, send them my way. Good looks + tax knowledge is a turn on 😉 I remember when I had…
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Travel Hack Fail #1
This isn’t too bad actually. I just need to do more extensive research into international travel hacking. And this trip was more last minute. I spent $1,610 on a flight to Nigeria (your xoxo gossip girl blogger reveals another identity clue). Lodging and food is free since I’ll be staying with family. My cousin is…
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Mental Health and Money
This year, I started balancing #LivingInTheNow2023 with my obsessively frugal personality. #LivingInTheNow2023 is my attempt to become less of a compulsive planner and enjoy life in the moment. Don’t get me wrong, planning is great but it also adds a ridiculous amount of stress and anxiety to my daily life. Some back story: I started…
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Traveling the World for free.99 (part 2)
North Carolina bb! Here I come. Hello internet besties, this is part 2 in the series of free.99 travel in 2023. I do have some free.99 travel fails to update later but this is definitely a win. More to come on the failz lol 😦 Ok so I have an important pre-MBA conference to attend…
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Spending with Intent – January
One of my fave FI influencers, Catie (@millenialmoneyhoney), had a challenge last year about “splurging” on an item or items that provide value and meaning to you. FIRE is not about deprivation. It’s about value and doing simple things that make your life better. Anyway, I started to do the same this year because 2023…
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