I don’t know you but for us who rented a place in a foreign land, we’re discouraged to invest on expensive things and furniture. It all started when flood destroys the new pieces of things for the house we just bought: computer table , bookshelves , TV stands and mounts, sofa , mats and others….
Category Archives: Budgeting
Girl’s Talk: Where did our money go?
Few more days and year 2011 will be part of my life’s history. Before it ends, let me evaluate how’s this year for us especially on answering the question “Where did our money go?” Large chunk of it goes to our survival in this foreign land- FOOD ( if only we could stop eating..he..he..) of…
The Importance of Family Budget
Since I was trusted with school allowance, I learned to budget it for a week . I had a small notebook before to keep track on how much I spend for the day on fare and snacks. I kept my savings for emergency like projects so that I don’t have to ask from my parents….
Preparing for a Baby: Getting Your Finances in Order
Friends are asking us when are we planning for baby number 2. They see it that now is the right time because Hyzyd will soon be 3. Hubby and I are not yet ready for another baby. We’re both working so we need to consider who will babysit the baby. Another thing is we need…
Use Your Time Wisely
How are you spending your time? If you’re wise you’ll stop frequently and think about how you’re spending your time. Who hasn’t heard the true story of Charles M. Schwab and Ivy Lee? Schwab was president of Bethlehem Steel. Lee, a consultant, was given the unusual challenge, “Show me a way to get more things…
