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I saved $1800 on MBA Applications
In the spirit of finishing most of my applications, I just realized I saved about $200-$250 on MBA applications. How did I do this, you ask? If you didn’t ask, why are you reading this blog? BYE! I saved $1800 by using the Consortium common application. I only ended up paying $325 for 7 schools.…
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GZFB vs. the vacuum
I had a win last week. I made $70 on FB Marketplace. I was planning on putting this money towards my trip to LA next week. Then, as life tends to do, a curveball was thrown. My vacuum gave out. Or at least I thought it did. And here began the vacuum saga of 2023.…
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Chase United Explorer card
Second credit card review! For those new to the blog, in 2023, I opened 6 credit cards and saved over $4000 on 6 trips through travel hacking this year (Pittsburg, Boston, Canada, North Carolina, Japan & Nigeria). This card is part of the Chase Gauntlet. Here are some other cards in this gauntlet. I had…
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Is it sexy time?
I hit the submit button for 7 of my schools yesterday. I treated myself to a bubble bath to celebrate. I just realized I have some Rosé in my fridge from my birthday. Or is it wine? It was a gift from my friend. I don’t think it’s expired. Well, if you don’t hear from…
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Get Delta Amex Gold card!
Welcome to the beginning of my credit card review series. For those new to the blog, in 2023, I’ve opened 6 credit cards and saved over $4000 on 6 trips this year (Canada, Pittsburg, Boston, North Carolina, Japan & Nigeria). My first card recommendation is the Delta Amex Gold. For the first credit card to…
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Growing Apart
But hoping for the best. This is more of a sad girl post, but I’ve had this deep, nagging feeling that I’m growing apart from some of my friends. It’s something I have feared for a while, but no amount of preparation can make you ready to face it. A part of me knows and…
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GZFB’s 1st $25
My blog made money. What?!?! I don’t know why I always assumed it would be a theoretical accomplishment. I made a $25 commission in September from people using my link to sign up for the Fierce app’s 5.25% checking account. Looks like some people are out there actively supporting the blog. Thank you, mu luvs.…
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Save Money on Gas!!
I found another cash-back app, homies. Gas in California is ridiculous. In the last month, I’ve saved $20 on gas using the Upside App. It is similar to Ibotta, which I discussed in my post – Easy Beer Money. You can get actual cash money back instead of just gift cards. There wasn’t much hassle…
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Japan Trip Cost Breakdown
Total cost: $3055. All round AMAZING trip!!! Strong memory dividends from this experience. I’ll break down some of the costs. Things that went well & things that I could have planned better. Line Item Costs Flights $1559 Hotel $673 Transportation (Ubers & Trains) $233 Data plan $16 Experiences $144 Food 🙂 $187 Shopping $74 Emergency…
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Solo Travel in Japan
TL: DR I went on a date, solo bar hopping, heavy karaoke & I can make sushi now. I had some solo mysterious choose your adventure days. My friends went to Disneyland and other day trips. I chose to try and live like a local on these dates. It really fits my slow travel and…
Gen Z Guide to FI 