Simple Budget, Simple Life

Time flies. It's April tomorrow. I've been getting a little lazy with my budget tracking. Used to key in my purchases immediately into my phone but am now more laid back by keying in only at the end of the day or days later. Thinking back about what was most memorable in March were the following: Exercised on 27 Mar by hiking at Mount Faber BUT  not only did I not sign-up for the 2x bonus points for my steps tracker , my tracker died on me during 3/4 of my trek! Hopes to continue such long walks with my partner on a monthly basis Having a pleasant shock when I knew of my bonus :O. Was expecting a good grade, but not such a good grade. I know such luck might not come again, but 曾经拥有，好过没有。So glad to be rewarded well, although my basic pay is not very competitive la.  Visited Gardens by the Bay for the Sakuras but I'm so disappointed. It was Good Friday and the place was so packed. Not only that, the flowers seem rea...

In my previous post, I explained why there is a need to buy the best hospitalisation plan . Note: that is if you can afford the premiums. Purchasing a hospitalisation plan is to protect your wealth from hefty medical charges but the key is to protect your health. I'm always heartened to see the Government spending all efforts to encourage citizens to eat well, exercise, retire well etc. I came across the Screen for Life website , which is really wonderful in guiding you the type of health screenings and immunisation you need to take at your age. Have you also attempt to walk 10,000 steps a day? On a long day, I will hit 20,000 steps. Usually, on a work day, it's 8-9k. At work, I try to walk about as much as I can, doing simple things like filling up my cup or taking toilet breaks. My bf has also set an Exercise Day on 27 March, so that we can take part in StepsChallenge.sg Bonus Points Day ! Got their free steps tracker watch months ago as well, just not wearing it ...

Most of us think that saving for our retirement can wait. For the young ones (like me :P), we're busy saving up for our upcoming BTOs, wedding, children etc. With these impending life stages, should I plan for my retirement now? At age 25? To help me answer my question, I'll be using the  DBS Retirement Planner  which I chanced upon when doing ibanking and answer the following questions: 1. When would I want to retire?  - Honestly, IDK. The thought of working for another 40 years, till 65, make me quiver. Yet, the reality is that, without income, my family and I would find it hard to survive in this world. Also, I'm not entrepreneurial and could imagine myself in my 9-5 office job foreverrrrr....So, 65 shall be the age I envision myself to retire! 2. What is my desired monthly income during retirement @ 65? - As a guide, the desired monthly income could be 70% of my current salary. As I will not be revealing my salary openly, I've inputted an e...

You must be thinking why a lady in her 20s is telling you this. Simply because, this young lady has just received her medical report and there are some issues that need medical advice. Your Health is Your Most Important Asset. It's not too late when you're healthy. I purchased the NTUC Enhanced Incomeshield plan since I started working. I knew I needed some wealth protection because I've always been a weak kid. I also happened to know that my parents did not purchase any insurance plans for us because "Daddy has no money for those". Honestly, I was dumbfounded. I was angry and I cried. I felt that my parents didn't love us enough. Which parent does not purchase insurances for their kids? I always thought we were covered. "Why didn't he purchase hospitalisation plans for us!?" I exclaimed. "What if something happened to us and we had no money to treat?!" My mum probably thought I was really senseless and selfish to say ...

Before I start, sharing this quote I came across from the internet that resonates with me: Don't you agree? In the month of Chinese New Year, I felt like I gained more than I spent because of the angbaos I received. Hehe. But, I'm not sure if this is the 2nd last time I'm going to get my angbaos because I want to get married soon! Argh, gotta discuss more with my bf. Right now, we're just too passive. Fixed expenses: $525 Variable expenses: $1,304.69 Food - $161 Mainly weekday lunches and a few dates and treats for and with my bf Shopping & Misc - $566.45 1 blogshop dress, NTUC shopping, a Groupon deal & Oakley sunglasses for my bf etc $$$ to my mom for her birthday, health checkup, $10 TOTO (got 3 rows with 2 numbers T.T), and visit to the TCM because of my really weak stomach. Any recommendations for good sinseh? Foresee spending more on Misc for such health visits, but I hope it's worth it. Travel expenses - $477.24 $448.64 f...

Inspired by my favourite finance blogger - Mr 15HWW , I hope to document my monthly expenses. I've been tracking my spendings diligently every day and it has become a habit for me to key in my spendings into my spreadsheet. I could do it on the go as well as I synced it to my phone. While there are times when I forgot to key in, I'd do so the following day. This makes me remember what I've spent on and let me know how much I've saved vs my earnings. However, I don't really analyse my spendings. For eg, if I spend more this month on food than the other months, I don't really care or be mindful of my spendings next month. I see myself as a disciplined and self-controlled lady and also believes in eating well. But my meaning of eating well is not to eat abalone, seafood and shark fins everyday la! It's more of eating healthy or food that I feel happy eating with my colleagues, fiance or family :) Also to share, I seldom eat cold desserts or snack a lot cau...

Hello. I've been inspired by the many financial/budgeting blogs I've read but never got down to blogging about financial stuffs on my own. I've owned blogs since I was 12-13 and still kept some of them (although most of it are collecting dusts) but I've decided to open a new blog just to document my financial journey. I am a private & conservative person who does not wish to divulge too much things about myself. I guess my financial style is very conservative as well. I don't take much risks which makes me very boring, but well, I survive :P Some things about me: In my twenties In a stable job, doing what I like (as of now) Engaged to a really nice boy so I guess I'll document my future wedding and house-hunting journeys! My next financial goal is to save $100k by 28 - probably inspired by the many blogs I've read Note: I don't tout myself as a finance blogger because I know nuts about investments BUT I do know how to budget my pen...