It seems to me that just a couple of months ago, the tech industry was booming during the pandemic. Hiring sprees with generous sign-on bonuses and big pay happened everywhere. As software engineers, Mr. FAF and I were constantly contacted by tech recruiters on LinkedIn […]
After our family moved to the west coast (Seattle area), we have adopted a new family activity: going to the movies every Friday. At the movie theater near us, the ticket price is $14 for adults and $11 for kids. We are a family of […]
After more than two years of planning due to Covid, we have finally moved to the West Coast. We don’t exactly live in Seattle proper. But I will just refer to our location as Seattle for ease of recognition and for privacy. I know I […]
Due to Covid and the quarantine, we are spending more time at home whether because of a job loss or for safety. While staying at home might get boring or even stressful, we can try to take advantage of this time to increase our income […]
About 6.5 years ago, Mr. FAF and I were pulling in about $40,000/year in household income as two graduate students. We got our income from the school in the form of stipend. Mr. FAF was doing a PhD in Computer Science, and I was pursuing […]
Another year is coming to an end. Sometimes I feel like we just celebrated Christmas and New Year not too long ago. And now there’s a new round of celebration. The thought of starting a new year, however, to me is both exciting and sad. […]
It’s been eight months since I wrote the post “How to De-stress During Quarantine: Finding Joy in Frugality” Back then, I wrote about my burnout at work as a new software engineer who had just transitioned from nonprofit to tech. I tried different things to […]
There are always good reasons to celebrate love, but your anniversary is one reason you don’t want to forget. No matter how many years you’ve been together, an anniversary is a beautiful time to remember what you love about your partner. If you’re looking for […]
Are you looking into some home upgrades? Consider these 5 steps towards a better, more sustainable home that will look beautiful while also being a more environmentally friendly place to live: Change your doors Your heat could be getting out the door in the winter, […]
If you’ve been running for a while, it may be the moment when you decide it’s time to train for a marathon. Most runners have a marathon in their sights as something they want to achieve at some point. If you’re new to the world […]
Chase Total Checking is basically the bank’s beginner checking account which provides basic monetary value with no other special perks. But for those who want a little extra value, they can earn a $ 225 checking bonus once they open a new Chase Total Checking […]
Spring cleaning is a chore that few people look forward to. From moving furniture and finally cleaning under these pieces to dusting the shelves and organizing the top of the fridge, these aren’t fun tasks to check off. However, for many of us, the opposite […]
