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24 Bucket List Update – February 2024
Happiness accountability check-in! I turn 25 in May 2024, and this is my list of 50 things I would be happy to have done before I’m 25. Updates are bolded, and completed-ish things are crossed off. You can find the original list here. I love running through this list and seeing how far I’ve come.…
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I’ve made a decision!
In my final attempts to decide between 5 schools with full-tuition scholarships, I visited Yale in New Haven, Connecticut. This is trip 1 of MANY in 2024. Last year, I went on 10 trips and saved $3450 on flights by travel hacking. I wrote all about those trips in my Travel section of the blog.…
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Staying neutral with Mr. BossMan
Remember when I said I was gonna quit in March? Well… I’m not. I like cash and I have many trips I would like to go on during my MBA. But also, I realized my lease is unfortunately still gonna be up for a while. My landlord told me I can break my lease early…
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MLT MBA Prep Program Review
As part of my MBA application journey (see my MBA SERIES), I discussed one of my pre-MBA programs – Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT). This program was FUCKING AMAZING!! This game-changer program got me 5 full-tuition scholarships at top universities, including 1 Ivy League. I wrote a little about the program here, but that was…
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Don’t sleep on Ally Bank!
For a limited time, Ally Bank is allowing referrals, which I have never seen them do in the 5 years I have used them. I first discussed Ally Bank in my post – the power of HYSA (i luv Ally). I absolutely love this bank because, like most high-yield online savings accounts, there are no…
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Don’t apologize for taking a break
I’ve noticed a trend in the online personal finance community of people apologizing when they need to step back. Why is it that we feel like we have to apologize? We all have too much on our plates and our minds at any moment. Why do we feel like we always have to deliver? I felt incredibly…
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My Nigerian mom was supportive?!
My parents stayed with me for a week to celebrate the holidays. I wondered when anyone would bring up the ‘where are you going to school? And when will you accept Yale because it’s your best option.’ Finally, on the last night, my dad and mum had separate talks with me on the topic. My…
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I don’t know my ideal cost of living.
I theoretically track all the money I spend weekly, but I have lived a life of deprivation since graduating in 2020. I’m unsure how much it costs to live a life I am excited about. Now it’s 2024… what the heck. Where did time go? Anyway, recently, I started turning on the heat during the…
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How much $$ should you save by 30?
Happy New Year, Fire Babies! I’m kicking off the year by asking some big questions. My friend reached out to me recently to ask, “What actual dollar amount should someone have at 30?” First, I am honored because my friends and family often come to me for financial advice. Most of them I send to…
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I didn’t get the remote job I wanted
Storytime! I want to end the year by sharing some of my reflections on the power of manifestation. Some months ago, I told my coworkers I wanted a remote job at lunch. My job is a manufacturing job that requires me to be onsite 5 days a week. I wanted flexibility and the option to…
Gen Z Guide to FI 