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24 Bucket List Update – December 2023
Happiness accountability check-in! I turn 25 in May 2024 and this is my list of 50 things that I would be happy that I’ve done once I’m 25. Updates are bolded and completed-ish things are crossed off. I love running through this list and seeing how far I’ve come. I’ve grown so much since the…
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I got full rides to Yale & Emory.
I got in homies!! These are the first 2 schools I’ve heard from – Yale University and Emory University. I got full tuition scholarships at both programs through the consortium (I wrote about them in my post on How I saved $1800 in MBA Application fees). If you’re new here, I would recommend reading through…
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GZFB is 1
Today is the 1st anniversary of my first post on the blog. In my first post, I talked about being a Budgetosexual. I was referring to my obsession with following my budget in my quest for financial independence. I am grateful for all the support from the personal finance community I’ve met during this year.…
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Doing things I’m bad at
In my new quest to live in the now, instead of waiting for my life to start, I enrolled in a hip-hop dance class that is a 5-minute from my apartment. If you’ve followed the blog since I started, you’d know that 2023 is my #LivingInTheNow year. It was the advice my therapist gave me…
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Change.
How much venting and complaining is okay before you need to make a change? That’s a rhetorical question, but if you have an answer, hit me up. I reached a point in my life maybe around 2 years ago where I don’t want to complain about my life. When I was younger, I could blame…
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Spending with Intent: October
My new skincare routine & bubble baths. My face feels softer than a baby’s feet. I don’t know why I used that analogy, but you understand. I recently got a discoloration correction serum from Good Molecules and Rose Hip Seed oil for The Ordinary. I stay glowing using the face wash, this serum, oil, and…
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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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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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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…
Gen Z Guide to FI 