Category Archives: Personal Finance
Things I Track
I track so very many things…it is second nature to me. I know I’m not alone in this, and that’s why I started An Exacting Life! Here is a list of all the things I track on a regular basis.
Things I Track
I track so very many things…it is second nature to me. I know I’m not alone in this, and that’s why I started An Exacting Life! Here is a list of all the things I track on a regular basis.
Goodbye, Store Rewards!
It’s the law of diminishing returns: I no longer shop enough to benefit from store rewards! As posted here, I used to earn rewards from Air Miles, Canadian Tire, Chapters, and Shoppers Drug Mart, to name a few. So far
Goodbye, Store Rewards!
It’s the law of diminishing returns: I no longer shop enough to benefit from store rewards! As posted here, I used to earn rewards from Air Miles, Canadian Tire, Chapters, and Shoppers Drug Mart, to name a few. So far
2012 Goal Update: Month 6
I set some personal goals for the year (listed here) and I tally my progress monthly. We’re halfway through 2012 so that calls for some Pulling Up of My Bootstraps! I have now been blogging for 6 months – thanks,
2012 Goal Update: Month 6
I set some personal goals for the year (listed here) and I tally my progress monthly. We’re halfway through 2012 so that calls for some Pulling Up of My Bootstraps! I have now been blogging for 6 months – thanks,
Grocery Grand Tally, Half Year Report!
As promised, I have put together a report on all of my grocery spending and purchases for the first half of the year. Let’s see what conclusions can be drawn! First of all, for 2 adults, we spent $2813.73 on
Grocery Grand Tally, Half Year Report!
As promised, I have put together a report on all of my grocery spending and purchases for the first half of the year. Let’s see what conclusions can be drawn! First of all, for 2 adults, we spent $2813.73 on
Grocery Grand Tally Preview
I am working on a super stat-tastic (read: nerdy) project. I decided to tally all the food that came into the house for the first 6 months of the year so I could see what it looked like in print.
Grocery Grand Tally Preview
I am working on a super stat-tastic (read: nerdy) project. I decided to tally all the food that came into the house for the first 6 months of the year so I could see what it looked like in print.
2012 Goal Update: Month 5
Every month I review my progress on my personal goals for the year, which are listed here. Culture: Movies by Rom Rom and I went to see The Avengers which he was avidly awaiting. We had seen the movies that
2012 Goal Update: Month 5
Every month I review my progress on my personal goals for the year, which are listed here. Culture: Movies by Rom Rom and I went to see The Avengers which he was avidly awaiting. We had seen the movies that
My Car Is Toast!
In February, I told you about an ethical dilemma I was facing: my car needed an expensive repair to prevent it from polluting, but it was drivable. Therefore, I could ignore the issue indefinitely. I decided to get a second
My Car Is Toast!
In February, I told you about an ethical dilemma I was facing: my car needed an expensive repair to prevent it from polluting, but it was drivable. Therefore, I could ignore the issue indefinitely. I decided to get a second
2012 Goal Update: Month 4
First things first…entertainment! I said I wouldn’t do repeats this year. I wanted to see live shows by bands I hadn’t seen before. I broke this rule already by going to see Sarah Slean for the second time in 4
2012 Goal Update: Month 4
First things first…entertainment! I said I wouldn’t do repeats this year. I wanted to see live shows by bands I hadn’t seen before. I broke this rule already by going to see Sarah Slean for the second time in 4
2012 Goal Update: Month 3
End of first quarter of 2012! I had a whole bunch of goals/resolutions for this year. Here’s how I did in March: Concerts: Tickets have been bought for Sarah Slean with Symphony Nova Scotia in April. I could not resist
2012 Goal Update: Month 3
End of first quarter of 2012! I had a whole bunch of goals/resolutions for this year. Here’s how I did in March: Concerts: Tickets have been bought for Sarah Slean with Symphony Nova Scotia in April. I could not resist
Why This Is Not a Personal Finance Blog
It was Personal Finance that drew me into the blogosphere. I have read about other people’s budgets and debt reduction and financial plans for a couple of years now, without becoming a PF blogger myself. I like being a “spectator”
Why This Is Not a Personal Finance Blog
It was Personal Finance that drew me into the blogosphere. I have read about other people’s budgets and debt reduction and financial plans for a couple of years now, without becoming a PF blogger myself. I like being a “spectator”
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