Big City...Beer Budget

"Being debt free is better than spending feels." This blog will follow the ups and downs of living on a beer budget ($40,000/year) in Ottawa. I am a 20-something girl who came out of 2 degrees with $33,000 in student loans. Through dedication and hard work that was paid off in less than a year and I now own a home. I am not a financial planner or expert, but have developed an interest in my finances and how to make the most of my income. Questions? Email me at bigcitybeerbudget@gmail.com

Monday, January 3, 2011

Update: December Goals

With 2010 now wrapped up, here's my December update:

Save $1,500 (divided between RRSP, House Fund, Emergency Fund, and Trip Fund) - FAIL - only saved $1,000.
Spend no more than $75 in entertainment/eating out while at home over the holidays - PASS - I spent less than $30
Read 1 personal finance and 1 book for fun - PASS - I read 4 books over the holiday
Donate to food bank (in food or money) - PASS - Donated both food and money
Exercise on 12 days - FAIL - I wasn't able to use my Goodlife membership at the gym at home
Limit eating lunch out to 1 time per paycheque (2 pays/month) - PASS
Attend 1 free event - PASS - I walked through the Celebration of Lights display at home.

1 comment:

Auntie AprilJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:21 AM
Congrats on giving yourself a Pass on 5 out of 7 monthly goals! Saving $1000 in a month where most people spend every dollar they have, and some they have yet to earn, is a good thing. Not what you wanted but good anyway. Keep up the good work!
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