Give Me Back My Five Bucks

I’ve had a few questions about how I manage my money, and how I’m partitioning my funds. Basically, for every sidebar listed, I have a separate savings account. I also have a chequing account, which holds anywhere from $10-$600 at any given time. That money is always fluctuating, so I don’t bother listing it on the sidebar, or in my NetworthIQ. Emergency Fund – PC Financial Interest Plus Savings Account Condo Down Payment – PC Financial Interest Plus Savings Account Travel Fund – ING Direct Savings Account Gift Fund – PC Financial Interest First Savings Account Retirement Portfolio – TD … Continue reading →

So yes, I’ve decided to stay in Vancouver. And out of this whole salary review process, none of it would have happened had I not spoken up and initiated the conversation. If this had happened a year ago, I probably wouldn’t have had the guts to ask for the raise/salary review, even though I was entitled to one. Which goes to show you that you won’t get things in life if you don’t grow a pair and ask for what you want. I worked for a local music store PT, off and on for about 5 years … and not … Continue reading →

WAHOO! We’re done! :) Now it’s time to focus on the May Grocery Challenge. Have you signed up yet? If you haven’t, today’s your last day!!! So far, we have 56 64 particpants, making this the biggest challenge yet! How did you do this week, and what did you think of this particular challenge? Was it easier/harder than you expected? Did you learn anything from this experience? I learned that I need to be a little more disciplined with my dining out, and I need to plan things better. When I’m hanging out with J, I never really know what … Continue reading →

Well, since I’m done my probation period, and since I’ve accepted the new salary offer and am staying in Vancouver … I should probably change my cell phone number over. My cell phone bills have been around $10-15 more per month due to LD charges. When I answer my phone here, I get charged 10 cents/min (billed by the second) … but I can make local calls for free. It would be a lot easier if I just switched over to a Vancouver number. At the very least, I would be saving money. It shouldn’t change my current cell phone … Continue reading →

May is going to be a pretty good month for me, I think. There’s not much going on. I’m traveling home for 2 of the 5 weekends for sure. I might go back for a 3rd weekend since BF is leaving around March 23rd to go to Alaska for 3 weeks, and I will probably have work at the arena. Also, I have a hockey tournament on the May long weekend here in Vancouver, so I’m really excited to see my teammates and play again. I basically missed the entire 2nd half of the season since I moved over here. … Continue reading →