On Friday, I took my last MBA exam. I’m finished with my MBA at age 23. Here’s a quick recap of my educational achievements: May 2008 – Graduated Valedictorian from my High School as an International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement Distinguished Scholar. May 2011 – Graduated with my B.S. Global Business from my college with […]
How Much House Can You Afford?
We are, currently, saving up for our first home’s down payment. Our goal is to have $50,000 in savings by the time we start looking for a home. $30,000 will be for our down payment, and $20,000 is our general savings account. I have projected to be at our target by September. Right now, we […]
Warren Buffett Says Women Need To Take More Credit
Are you taking credit for your work? Or do you say it’s no big deal? Warren Buffett is an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He is widely considered the most successful investor of the 20th century. Buffett is the primary shareholder, chairman, and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business […]
The Search for the Perfect Curls
This post was inspired by Bridget’s “Frugal Beauty: Apple Cider for Shiny Hair.” I really love her posts on frugal beauty. I really wish my hair was long and straight like Bridget’s, so I could follow some of her tips. But it’s not. I have really curly, brunette hair. Did I mention I have a […]
May 2013 Net Worth
If you are interested in seeing how I have progressed since last month, check out my April Net Worth update. May is here! Next week I turn 23! Pretty daunting and scary. I’m one year closer to 30, and I’m not sure if I like that fact. My 22nd year in life went pretty quickly. […]
Psych: I decreased our Discover Credit Card Bill
Our Discover Card Credit bill’s statement balance in the past couple of months: Jan 20, 2013 – February 19, 2013: $2,110.73 February 20, 2013 – March 19, 2013: $1,686.30 March 20, 2013 – April 19, 2013: $1,531.33 Bam! Did you see that decrease? At the beginning of the 2013, I set out to decrease our […]
How’s Your Health and Fitness Plan Progressing?
This scene is in season 5 when Don’s 3rd wife, Megan, throws him a surprise birthday party. Elizabeth Moss (Peggy) is dancing it out. Makes me snicker! LOL I set out to eat healthier and get in shape at the beginning of the year. Now, almost five months later I feel like I have accomplished […]
I Joined Toastmasters
Remember how one of my goals this year was to develop myself outside of “work.” Welp…I finally took the plunge and joined Toastmasters. For those of you who don’t know what Toastmasters is, here’s a short blurb: Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. It is a nonprofit educational organization that […]
When investing above the 401K company match pays off
I’m $230 richer! All because I invested a little more than the required amount to get my company match last year. On Monday, I received a letter from my company that said: Every year, your employer reviews matching contributions to the company US 401(k) plan to make sure employees receive the maximum contributions for which […]
How do you define success in life?
I am now a staff writer for Dimespring! Dimespring is a community of people with varied backgrounds and interests in personal finance, sharing their unique points of view and advice to help you make better decisions with your money when tackling life’s financial hurdles. Check out my guest post – Savvy Financial Latina: Forming a […]