Happy New Year to all and welcome to 2019! This is my first meal prep of the year and also my first meal prep blog post ever. I was told I should write a little bit about my meal prep instead of just posting a picture on Instagram and calling it "#mealprep". This year I started off with something fairly simple. Chicken and rice, corn, lettuce, and hummus. Additionally, this … [Read more...] about First Meal Prep Of The Year – Chicken and Rice – $2.44 Per Bowl
IRA Contribution Limits and Roth IRA for 2019
Happy 2019! A friendly reminder that your IRA and Roth IRA contribution limits have changed for 2019. Most of them are up from 2018. The contribution limits for retirement accounts are as follows: 401(k), 403(b), 457 and TSP Plan Contribution Limits The 401(k), 403(b), 457, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) limit will go up to $19,000. This is up $500 from 2018. If … [Read more...] about IRA Contribution Limits and Roth IRA for 2019
A Review of 2018 And Goals for 2019
Hi all. First off, I haven't made many posts throughout this year. I apologize. This year has been pretty hectic for me. The first half of the year was spent studying for the CFA Level 3 Exam which I spent a total of 451 hours doing from January 1 until June 22 (yeah it's a freaking hard exam!). And yes, I kept a spreadsheet to track all of my study hours (I'm anal, yes). … [Read more...] about A Review of 2018 And Goals for 2019
Budgeting for Michelin Star Restaurants in DC
As a foodie, who's also striving for financial independence, I live in a state of perpetual ambivalence. How exactly can one afford to eat out at Michelin Star restaurants while trying to save up for retirement? Well the journey to financial independence is a balance between money and enjoyment. Hence, to enjoy the things you wish to enjoy, it's important to create a plan. Or … [Read more...] about Budgeting for Michelin Star Restaurants in DC
Not Negotiating Your Salary Could Cost You $210,017
As college students begin receiving job offers for graduation in Spring, many of them have no experience in negotiating salary. I want to stress the importance of negotiating salary and its impacts on your financial future. And especially with the economy the way it is today, getting an interview is a blessing for many. Although this may be the case, many job seekers, tired … [Read more...] about Not Negotiating Your Salary Could Cost You $210,017
The Core Satellite Portfolio
Today I'm going to introduce you all to my style of investing. If you've been following me for some time, it may seem like I am strictly a dividend investor. However, it just so happens that the stocks I own have dividends. Using the teachings of Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett, if you have to hold stocks for a long time before it realizes its potential, you'll at least be … [Read more...] about The Core Satellite Portfolio