2015 Financial Goals: New Year, New Goals
It’s the start of a new year, time to set out another list of goals to achieve! FINANCIAL GOALS 1. Savings rate of 30%. I get paid hourly and therefore, my income is variable. My goal is to save...
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View ArticleEcclesiastes 7:8
The end of a matter is better than its beginning; and patience is better than pride. Halfway through Lent… how are you doing with your fasting? Going through debt… how are you doing with your goals? As...
View Article2015 Financial Goals: Q1 Update
Three months (25%) into the year and how have we all been doing in terms of the financial goals we’ve set out at the beginning of the year? Here’s how I’ve fared: —- SAVINGS ON TRACK! 30.75%...
View Article2015 Financial Summary: 1st Quarter
Three months down; here’s an update of my expenditures (and savings) in 2015. TAX FUND (10%) I’m self employed so I pay my taxes in April. I set aside a variable amount each month. I underestimated...
View ArticleI got a PERM!
Another proof of my impulsiveness? I got a PERM! A perm which I may or may not like. I haven’t made up my mind just yet. IT’S SO FRIZZY! I’m hoping it’s because it’s just new and I have to wait a few...
View Article2015 Financial Goals, Reevaluated!
As a financial blogger, the first thing I did at the beginning of the year was set financial goals! However, as much as I’d like to plan and Excel my life… life never works out exactly as we wish....
View Article2015 Financial Summary: MidYear
Halfway through the year; here’s an update of my expenditures (and savings) in 2015. TAX FUND (11%) I’m self employed so I pay my taxes in April. I set aside a variable amount each month. RENT (10%)...
View Article2015 Financial Goals: Midyear Update
Halfway through the year already!! Here are the posts related to: My financial goals at the beginning of the year My 1st quarter update My financial goals, reevaluated —- SAVINGS GOAL: 30% SAVINGS...
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