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What My Life Looked Like on a $58K Income in NYC

November 7, 2018 38 Comments
What My Life Looked Like on a 58K Income in New York City

I started writing this weeks ago, but then I got self-conscious and decided to scrap it. Doubts told me that this story wasn’t worth talking about. Because $58k is an absurd amount of money for a single person with no real responsibilities. Even in New York City. At least to me. And wouldn’t that be […]

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LIFE & PERSONAL| SAVING

2017 Goals Recap: Did I Really Crush It?

January 2, 2018 59 Comments
My 2017 Recap: Did I Crush My Goals?

Everyone’s in goal mode right now. We’re never more motivated and hopeful than we are this week. The future is looking bright. I’ve got my shiny list of 2018 goals just like everyone else. But before I dive into future goals and resolutions, I think it’s important to look at something else first: How well […]

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The Best Money I’ve Ever Spent

December 26, 2017 65 Comments
The Best Money I've Ever Spent

I’m all about saving money, but I also think money’s meant to be spent. My money philosophy is simple: as long as you’re meeting your financial goals, then you can do whatever you want with the rest. Even if it’s something “frivolous” like a $300 dinner. So, I’m not afraid to spend money. But how […]

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I Just Spent $3,000 in Three Weeks. Here’s How I’m Dealing With It.

November 17, 2017 76 Comments
I Just Spent $3,000 in Three Weeks. What I'm Doing About It.

Expensive things are happening at Chateau de Luxe. Let me count the ways: on November 2nd, at exactly 9am, my husband snagged us a coveted dinner reservation for $367. In late October, I bought two tickets to a money conference for $378. And if you’ve noticed I’ve been quiet on social media lately, it’s because […]

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Five Things I’m Cheap As Hell About

September 14, 2017 49 Comments
Five Things I'm Cheap as Hell About

People tell you to spend your money on what you love. This is solid advice. As you know, I have no problem paying more for clothes that make me feel like me. Zach from Four Pillar Freedom has spent $400 on Chipotle this year because he loves it. Millennial Money Diaries, despite the common advice […]

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