Category Archives: Thriftygal’s Specifics

This is kind of my journal. Well, more my journal than your journal, anyway. Here are my specifics.

Updating my chart – 2022

By | January 19, 2023

Hello friends, Another year passes and more stuff happens. I hope good stuff for you. Let’s take a peek at the market, shall we? Oh, it’s not good. Oh, I’m down lots and lots of dollars. Dear. … Oh well. What can you do? *Shrugs* But if you’re asking for ideas for what you can… Read More »

Spending money

By | February 16, 2021

Every few months or so, I make a wants list. It’s exactly what it sounds like. I make a list of anything I could possibly want to buy. I ask myself if this object will bring me joy, if it’s beautiful or useful, if it harms anyone else if I buy it, if it harms… Read More »

Updating my chart – 2020

By | January 18, 2021

Hiya. 2020 is over and I’m updating my chart because that’s what I do when December 31st rolls around. I’ve kept my head buried in the sand, so I was pleasantly surprised that the pandemic hadn’t cratered the stock market. Surprised and suspicious. First the numbers. I spent $22,023.60 in 2020. That doesn’t sound like… Read More »

Updating my chart – 2019

By | January 29, 2020

Does anyone actually understand my chart? Is it pointless to keep posting it? It’s losing some of its thrill for me if I’m being honest. What matters when you’re trying to retire? Your income and your expenses. What matters when you’re already retired? Your net worth and your expenses. I am really good at keeping… Read More »