When I was 22, I was young, naïve, broke, and greedy. And I fell for a get-rich-quick scheme that swindled me of almost everything I had. I saw an advertisement on binary options trading and was taken in immediately. I injected about $2,000 of my hard-earned money,...
I was binge watching YouTube videos, when an intriguing advertisement flashed before the start of one. ‘Tired of being broke? Want to work from home?’, it asked me. I nodded. ‘You, yes you, can make thousands of dollars every month from home!’, it seemed to speak to...
Having a 9-to-5 corporate job does come with a few blessings. One of them is the incomparable joy of reaching the end of the work week and having a Friday night out. As someone who dislikes her corporate job, I totally understand the urge to want to splurge on a...
I met one of my best friends for lunch last Thursday, in the middle of the work day. She told me that she wanted to treat herself to a good meal for having survived half a gruelling work day. I (reluctantly) agreed, while putting on my best I’m-so-down-with-this...
I used to love online shopping, especially in second-hand market places. I even managed to make around $300 a month (sometimes even more!) just buying items online, and then flipping them for profit. And man, was it fun. It’s the perfect little side hustle for people...
I used to shop online. A lot. I was a huge fan, especially of second-hand items. Good bargains made my head spin, and I spent a lot of time browsing deals online. While I blew a fair bit of my hard-earned money shopping online, I did also make a little money. ...
I used to think I would work into my early 30s, save up around half a million dollars, and finally be free of my cubicle. Unfortunately, that’s a good 7-8 years from now. And I don’t think my health would hold up for me to stick around that long. Of late, I’ve...
I spend less than $200 on food and beverages every month. (Click here for a complete breakdown of all my daily meals.) It’s not that easy, but at the same time, it’s very possible. Here’s 3 strategies that I always use to eat well when I’m on a low budget. Cook...
I love food. I love how much joy food can bring a person. When you’re busy slogging it out at your 9-to-5 cubicle job, doesn’t a delicious meal in the middle of the day warm the cockles of your heart? Yet, I spend less than $200 on food (and drinks) each month. It...
I discussed the ridiculousness ineffectiveness of the whole 9-to-5 routine in a previous blog post. In this post, I’d like to discuss a few ways to possibly escape the 9-to-5 routine. The method you ultimately use will depend on whether you love your job. Or...