A Personal finance blog to get rich
How often do you feel like there’s nothing that you can do? Well, I do often. I end up surfing the net or watching TV. My favorite pass times are Whatsapp, social media, and Youtube.
When my son is around, I play with him or tell him a story. We play pretend games a lot.
When he’s not around, and I am not working I fall victim to endless videos that Facebook serves, one after the another. Finally when I come to my senses, usually a big chunk of time has passed.
How many of you shopped clothing online? I rarely did any before. My first online order was a disaster. Their medium-sized Tee was extra-large for me. I made it a point to buy every clothing after first trying it out in the fitting room. This habit changed now though. My wife showed me the way. Shopping clothes online do save money!
It started one day when I got my 32X29 faded jeans online. I was looking for this at every store. Stores had 32X30, 32X31 and 32X28 but not the one I was looking for. Banana republic jeans changed my shopping habits. My wife also made me note the sizes at various departmental stores.
We’ve all been there, staring at a window shop wishing we could afford whatever outfit was on display in front of us. Unfortunately, sometimes it’s just never practical to buy that particular outfit. There are often more important things that people need to spend their money on likes bills or food.
However, you might come to a point in your life where you need to buy a new suit for an important job interview or maybe you’re getting married. Sometimes you might need to spend a little more than you planned for.
If you have ever spent time flipping through a men’s fashion magazine while at the grocery store or while waiting to get a haircut, chances are that you have found a number of quality grooming products that you think might add to your overall image. But not always you should buy expensive products to look good, there are frugal ways too.
Purchasing all of those advertised wonderful shavers, groomers, hair gels, pomades, beard oils, and so many other products would probably require you to take out a second mortgage on your house.
You know the adage that first impressions count? Well, there is no occasion on which they count more than a first date. Your smile, your features, and even your posture send out signals to your potential partner that you have no control over at all. However, when it comes to style, thankfully we are firmly in the driving seat.
Our choice of attire has a huge influence on how others perceive us, so it’s safe to say that we can control that visual first impression with the right look. But dressing for a first date is a veritable fashion minefield, so rather than leaving things to chance, here’s a list of a few fashion dos and don’ts followed by some tips for that first encounter.
I read an article on Mahatma Gandhi last week and compelled to write this non-financial piece. Gandhi must be a known figure to you, they way you know Nelson Mandela or Dr. martin Luther King, Jr.
For me, born and brought up in India, I felt Gandhi every day in our school, in prayers, in lessons and in pictures on the classroom wall. I started learning Gandhi the moment I developed reading ability. The practice is still followed in Indian schools. He’s the father of the nation.
Clothing, accessories, and wearable gears take a very significant portion of our budget. Average American spends 10% to 20% of income on buying clothing and accessories. While saving money is an option, we shouldn’t compromise on the quality and looks of our clothes either. After all, it’s about looking good and smart, isn’t it?
Being best dressed and stylish can be a good way to attract the attention of other people. Whether you are thin or fat, looking good is still possible as long as you know how to carry yourself.
No, I am not yet the master of men’s fashion, rather this article is also supposed to help me get into the groove. Yes, in our team I am considered to be one of the most fashion-conscious guys. Still, on days I lack inspiration and dress dull. At times I do wear unmatched pairs.
Somehow I don’t feel like writing another personal finance topic today, also in weekend edition I talk only on personal matter. On weekends, OCAAT becomes a white board of my state of mind. If you follow my blog for only my financial advices, you may not get anything out from today’s article. If you follow my life, a bloggers life, you may get some insight in to my inner self. I know some of you do follow my weekend’s life snippets. At least the emails I receive indicate that fact.
On financial and money management matters, although, I am strict and disciplined, as a person I am very easy, flexible and weak. A somewhat do-as-you-like kind of guy. I am nostalgic and way more emotional than average men. I get hurt easily and am extremely fragile. In my personal life I often feel insecure.
The following is a guest post from Emily as part of Yakezie blog swap. Emily is an engineering graduate student in North Carolina and blogs about maintaining financial sanity through life transitions at Evolving Personal Finance. Please welcome Emily and enjoy the post. You can read my post at Emily’s blog.
I’ve been there myself: to meet my savings goals while still paying my other bills, I needed to reduce my spending on going out – but I didn’t want to sacrifice time with my friends. Before making small changes here and there, I encourage you to reflect on what you like and don’t like about your current social life and what is within your ability to change.
What are your favorite modes of interaction with your friends and acquaintances? Here are some possibilities:
