Expat Living Living in 5 countries, including some of the most expensive cities in the world, can really mess with your mental money framework. In Hong Kong, expats barely bat an eye at spending a few thousand dollars on rent (for a 650 square foot apartment). My ex-coworker spent $10,000 (USD) on an apartment per […]
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My immigrant family was, ever resourceful, ever willing to skimp to save money. These were the habits that formed the basis of my adult spending habits, always looking for the best deals and ways to make more money. This Is How We Do It (this is how we dooiiiit) Never Buy Drinks – Drinks have
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Rocking up to a new country, we often go through the motions of getting to know the neighborhood, the stores, without even thinking about it. Getting to know the virtual landscape has become almost as important. I’ve become an avid online shopper because of the convenience plus a knawing thought that I could be paying
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Everyone’s life journeys are different, which means everyone’s financial milestones by age look different. Your goals likely vary from even close friends and family – and that’s okay! Still, drawing a roadmap for your own success gives you something to aspire to. Setting financial goals by age – even if you don’t always meet them
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It might be Monday morning, or smack in the middle of a productive work day. All of a sudden you remember this weekend you plan to have a barbecue, and you need a few items. It doesn’t seem like much, maybe a few meats and snacks, barbecue tongs, a grill brush, some plastic knives and
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The genius of Jeff Bezos has been to create a shopping holiday in the summer, Amazon Prime Day, seemingly out of thin air. It’s now extended into 2 days, and the lure of heavily discounted items combined with the ease of 1 click buy has woken up the entire ecommerce ecosystem. Rival retailers like Target
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Savings may look like a simplistic math equation, but it takes grit, discipline, and a few money saving hacks. In your 20s it’s incredibly easy to let expenses creep up. You’ve worked hard for your money and can justify spending it. In your 20s it’s also easiest to save heavily because quite frankly, coming out
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If you’re looking for work, you may have given up on finding part-time jobs with health insurance benefits. After all, “health insurance” and “part-time” don’t usually go together. But as our understanding of the workforce changes, more employers have started extending full-time benefits to less-than-full-time workers. And though they’re not always easy to come by,
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Health insurance is a topic that makes my blood boil every time I think about it, in a developed country like America. By throwing the responsibility on private companies and states, America ensures a fragmented system that looks like contraptions my toddler tapes up with scotch tape and band aids. Before I became a digital
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Freelancers and self-employed individuals are used to wearing many hats. When your days are dedicated to finding new work and handling projects, it doesn’t leave you a lot of time for administrative tasks, such as invoicing clients and paying bills. But if you can’t stay on top of these tasks, it is easy to fall
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Technology has made the digital nomad lifestyle possible. With easy internet access and cloud-based platforms, making a living is no longer confined to a physical office. Digital nomads can operate remotely while traveling around the world. They can work in places such as cafes, libraries, recreational vehicles, and even the beach if the connection is
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Tax law can be complicated. Since most of us don’t prepare tax returns for a living, we don’t always know we can and can’t deduct. To add to the pressure, if you make a mistake on your tax return, it can cost you. Not only could you owe more taxes, but you may also get
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