I tried a €50 budget per week
Workoptionalin5 We had an expensive summer vacation last year that was fully paid from the vacation sinking fund. Despite knowing there’s no incremental cost impact my brain still made me feel…
Budgeting
Week 4 Spending Recap
I spent some money in week 4. Total spent was €491 split as €11 for lunch at work (ouch, I didn’t need to spend that but I wanted something different),…
Vacation on a budget
We are on a ski vacation. The first vacation for the year and I have put my advance planning skills to work. We booked this vacation months ago and while…
I’m officially a Lidl Shopper
I switched to Lidl for groceries three months ago and since then it’s hard to shop anywhere else. Prior Lidl, my main shopping was done with Amazon fresh and I…
Black Tax is REAL
Ever heard Black Tax anywhere and wondered what people are talking about? If not, let me break it down for you and if you’re already familiar or living it on…
My biggest saving hack
I have a funny cycle of trying to save a lot of money when I get back from vacation even though my vacation is fully paid for and has no…
I’m eating my Money
I love my sinking funds. The concept works for my mentality as I enjoy filling them up monthly and look forward to spending them. Spending my sinking funds makes me…
No Credit Card for a Quarter
I decided this week to try out an experiment I need to get myself back on track with my spending. My credit card provider is cancelling it at the end…
A Budget Reset is Needed
I know I ramble a lot about budgeting but this is because it’s so important when you’re on a defined financial journey. For some unexplained reason, I am extra spendy…
Prime Day Sinking Fund
I have Amazon’s Prime subscription and I maximise using it. For my life stage and lifestyle, it is a welcome relief to help me get through the long days. I…