Moving to Madrid is exciting and new and bold and…expensive. Granted, Madrid is cheaper than many US cities, but the cost of living is going up, up up, especially when you throw in all your travel plans, time for going out, and your desire to live in the city center. One of the best ways to make […]
Well, I have officially been here two months and it has taken just as long to feel like I have found “my groove” not only in my day-to-day life, but in my spending, as well. I still feel #poor, but not nearly as much as before. And I have since remedied that #homeless situation. Life, […]
When you come to Madrid as an Auxiliar, you will most likely arrive mid-September and then begin work early October and THEN not get paid until mid November. That’s a long time to be #poor, #homeless, and…#poor..again. SO what can you expect to pay during your first few weeks as an auxiliar? Read below! This […]
You may or may not remember, but back in January, I wrote some “resolutions” for the New Year. One of those resolutions was to start budgeting my money. This is one that I have really been focusing on this year, and it’s been paying off! [Pun intended]. I have never been a huge spender. I’m […]