Happy Diwali to my readers who celebrate it. I am typing this from the comfort of my parents’ house. It’s been great to meet family and cousins after a long time. The last time I shared an update, I was unemployed and in the process of interviewing. The good news is, I got the job and it’s been 4 months […]
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New Life Update
In my last two articles, I did mention that I was expecting some new changes in my life. You can guess from the lack of updates on this blog. Thankfully the process has been completed. I feel relieved that it’s done. Since I’m blogging anonymously, I don’t want to share these changes as anyone would figure out my identity. However, […]
read moreHere’s whats happening with Landlording
Earlier this year I bought an apartment as an investment. Honestly, I still can’t believe it. If you’d asked me few years ago I would have called you crazy and how! However, perspective changes and once you get the taste of real estate it’s difficult to stop lol. My earlier plan was to rent out the apartment by April this […]
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FI Update – June 2021
Phew! It’s been a long ride and took much more than expected but the construction work in my new apartment is finally done. I started the construction work back in April after much hesitation. Just one week after we started work the city went under strict lockdown. Little did we know we’d be marred with second wave. Things have been […]
read moreSavings Update – March 2021
I dread writing this report — Last month was damn hell expensive. I took two short trips and started with some house renovation work. The contractor we’ve hired has been working on breakneck speed but that comes at a price. He doesn’t consult before making decisions such as title we want to use etc. It’s getting to a point that […]
read moreSavings Update – Feb 2021
Last month has been way more work than I’d imagine for I’m purchasing a new apartment. I almost forgot how much work it is to follow up with the builder, agent and, the bank. To be honest the process is yet to complete and I’m yet to get the handover. Least excited about the paperwork but I’m hopeful that I’ll […]
read moreSavings Update – August 2019
This is my least favorite blog post to write about — even though I love tracking my savings and expenses. True to my promise, I’ve cut down on savings update. This month is special. I’m quickly going to jump on to the good news. After years of struggle and penny-pinching and what not (just kidding), my required number for BaristaFI […]
read moreSavings Update – March 2019
I’ve decided to cut down on the frequency of Savings update from here, possibly every quarter instead of every month. I wouldn’t call it a tough decision. It’s quite boring to write about how much I am saving and my expenses. However, I don’t want to stop writing about it for two reasons — one is to keep myself accountable […]
read moreSavings Update – Jan 2019
The last saving update I made was in September 2018. Yikes! I need to be more consistent in my writings as I am with my savings. Not complaining though 😋 Expenses Rent & Bill 4,000 Dining Out 2,000 Entertainment 1,500 Transport 2,300 Clothes 0 Sports Activities 4000 EMI 54,000 Total 67,800 I’ve added a new category “Sport Activities” as I’ve […]
read moreSavings Update – September 2018
It’s again that time of the month for monthly budgets, updating spreadsheets and making investments. Expenses Rent & Bill 4,000 Dining Out 2,000 Entertainment 1,500 Transport 2,600 Clothes 2,000 Gifts 2,500 EMI 54,000 Total 68,600 Barista FI Funds required as of: June 2018: 17LAugust 2018: 15.5LSeptember: 15.4L As suspected in my previous August update, I couldn’t save much this month […]
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