Esther Goh

Twenty-something creative professional trying to live for today while saving for tomorrow. Vices: food and travel.

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4 Ways to Save 50 Extra Bucks a Week

9.16.14

$50 might not sound like a lot of money. But what if you were to find room in your budget…
Should You Have Joint Finances With Your Partner?

9.8.14

My partner and I have had joint finances to some degree or other for years. At several points, we’ve been…
A History of Annoying Fees

9.5.14

Is there anything more galling than paying fees to a nameless, faceless institution? I think not. Booking/ticketing fees While I…
Couponing: Not Into It

8.26.14

There’s only one rule to successful daily dealing. Buy vouchers for deals that you will actually use. Otherwise, no matter…
Change Your Mindset to Save Money

8.19.14

It’s easy enough to justify almost any purchase. I work hard. I deserve this. I NEED this for [insert questionable…
Financial Advice – Easier to Parrot Than Follow

8.12.14

Funnily enough, most things are always harder in practice than theory. You know you need to cook at home more…
Don’t Be Afraid To…Talk To Your Co-Workers About Money

8.7.14

Most of us are taught to never discuss religion, sex, or money in polite company. Fair enough. But sometimes talking…
Do You Really Need A Budget?

8.1.14

I’m gonna play devil’s advocate here. If you’re already living within your means and already feel in control of your…
What IS a Financial Advisor?

7.21.14

Ever heard the phrase ‘failing to plan is planning to fail’? Well, financial planning is all about defining goals and…
How to Save Money When Moving Houses or Apartments

7.18.14

Moving house is one of the most stressful things you can do in life. But it’s an inevitable one. In…
How to Save Money on Entertainment

7.2.14

It’s smart to trim your discretionary spending wherever possible, but all work and no play is a recipe for misery….
Simple Swaps to Save Big Bucks

6.25.14

Who doesn’t love saving money? A dollar saved is a dollar earned, especially since you won’t be taxed on it….
Breaking Bad Financial Habits

6.11.14

Money may not necessarily buy happiness, but it sure affords us the luxuries—big and small—that make life a lot more…
Don’t Be Afraid To…Invest In The Stock Market

6.4.14

In 2013, I decimated my savings. I spent six months traveling around the world, living off savings and random freelance…
Stop Putting Off That One Thing You Need to Do!

5.28.14

One thing most people don’t know about me is that I am a horrific procrastinator. When it comes to work,…