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Owning Things for More Than Ten Years

I went for a drive with some friends this weekend. One of my friends kindly offered to drive us around to the places we wanted to visit. All in all, it was a very fun girls trip out in the summer. As we were driving home, my driver friend commented that she was going to buy a new car soon. How come? I asked. Her … Continue reading Owning Things for More Than Ten Years

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Emergencies, Financial Independence, Gratitude, Learning New Things, Life and Money, Life in Japan, Personal finance in Japan, Spending Money, The Psychology of Money

Flexibility

What constitutes an emergency, I wonder? Right now, I’m on a plane bound for Tokyo, but this was not the original flight I booked. My flight was scheduled to leave at 10:10 am with Jetstar Japan. However, due to mechanical problems, the flight was originally delayed. On further questioning, the ground staff said that at that point, it was difficult for the people in charge … Continue reading Flexibility

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Life and Money, Money, money mistakes, Products, Spending Money, The Psychology of Money

My Addiction to iPhones

This is going to be a very cringe-y first-world type of post, but I am hoping to come away from writing this with some kind of lesson in money management or life in general. Last month, I dropped my phone in the toilet–after I had just peed. I quickly grabbed it out of the toilet bowl, dried it off with some paper towels, and wiped … Continue reading My Addiction to iPhones

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Investing, Life and Money, Personal Finance, Real Estate Investing, Risk, Spending Money

Money in Bank Accounts

This week is the last week of September, which means three more months left to finish the goals I wanted to accomplish for the year. When I started early on in January, I knew I didn’t want to fill my plate with too many unnecessary projects. I deliberately chose the goals that I thought I could easily accomplish in a year. The biggest goal was … Continue reading Money in Bank Accounts

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Business Dealings in Japanese, Financial Independence, Learning New Things, Life and Money, Life in Japan, Personal Development, Personal Finance

Ten Ways Living in Japan Has Made Me Financially Better

You’re riding the trains to work, being packed in by the station attendant until the passengers are squished together like sardines in a can. Once you get to your destination, friendly public service announcements gently remind you in all languages: “Please make sure you take all your belongings with you.” Out of the station, J-Pop filters over hidden loudspeakers. The latest idol group is promoting … Continue reading Ten Ways Living in Japan Has Made Me Financially Better

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