Budget

learn to build a budget — So I skimmed through my old post about budgeting. And while I’m a little bit intrigued by how my writing hasn’t really changed after over a year, there are some things I like to talk about and add on. Particularly, what it takes to build a budget! I’m always looking […]

How to Build a Budget

26 May, 2018 in Budget by Fox

counting money to give to your parents — So you landed your first “real” job. And I do use the term “real” very loosely here. You get the feeling the world is yours to shape and mould to your liking! At least, your world. Suddenly that $12 pasta for a dinner out with friends is not an impossibility! […]

How Much Should You Give to Your Parents?

17 May, 2018 in Budget by Fox

over budget for the month — At the end of last month, I was keying in the last bit of expenses into my spending tracker app. In a slow motion sort of feeling I saw my balance show a big red negative number. “-$150,” it says. I was partly surprised and partly puzzled. How the hell […]

I Went Over Budget Last Month!? And Why It’s OK

5 Apr, 2018 in Budget / Spending by Fox

cost of raising a child - mother and child sunset photo — So you got the candlelit dinner and music planned out for the missus. Everything goes well and one thing leads to another. The next morning you wake up, go about your morning, give her a peck on the cheek and head to work. All the while, your little troops have […]

What’s the Cost of Raising a Child in Brunei?

28 Mar, 2018 in Budget / Spending by Fox

fan of ang pao with $100 note — First of all, Happy Chinese New Year to all my readers who celebrate! 16th February 2018 brings forth the Year of the Dog; ushering qualities such as loyalty and intelligence. But let’s leave these talk about prosperity and love life with other zodiacs to Feng Shui masters. When I was […]

Ang Pao – Thoughts From Receiver to Becoming a Giver

22 Feb, 2018 in Budget / Spending by Fox

cheap dating ideas in the clouds — With Valentine’s day a week from now, many couples are looking for activities to do together in Brunei. While not widely celebrated in Brunei, I believe people are generally looking for cheap dating ideas. Personally, my wife and I do not celebrate the 14th of February simply because we see […]

Cheap Dating Ideas for Couples in Brunei

7 Feb, 2018 in Budget / Spending by Fox

wedding budget picture of rings on a love sign — OMG! He (or she) just popped the magic question and you said yes! You’re feeling butterflies in the stomach and looking at the world through rose-tinted glasses. Soon, the excitement of looking at dresses, suits, ballrooms and whatnot fall back to one thing: money. And how much you have! Now […]

Wedding Budget Tips: Planning For What You Need

25 Oct, 2017 in Budget by Fox

photo of budgeting with pen and calculator — “Budget” is a term thrown around a lot of times in both personal and professional conversations. Many of us in the public sector hear this word all too many times and usually it comes as one of the reasons why we can’t have nice things. We can complain all we want […]

Budget 101 – How to Manage your Money and Spending

11 Apr, 2017 in Budget / Personal Finance by Fox