April 2013 - The Outlier Model

I am an introvert

introvert, extrovert, definition of introvert

CF / April 29th, 2013 / 36 Comments

It’s common to hear people describe themselves as being introverted or extroverted. The Myers-Briggs personality analysis first introduced the terms Introversion and extroversion into popular usage, and suggested that each person has extroverted and introverted aspects. Modern usage tends to be a bit different. When people say that they are extroverted, they generally mean that they are...

Posted in: Philosophy Tagged with: am I an introvert, being an introvert, introverts versus extrovert, Myers-Briggs, personality tests, personality type

Updates: April 21 – 27

New Zealand trip, trip to New Zealand, NZ, personal finance blogs, personal finance articles, financial articles, financial blogs

Brian / April 27th, 2013 / 8 Comments

After a quick jaunt to the southern hemisphere, I’m back! I had a great time (when I wasn’t stuck in a convention centre working) and had the pleasure of meeting fellow blogger NZ Muse. Thanks for meeting up with me, even when your wedding is less than two weeks away! I am sure it will go smoothly and then you’ll be off to travel the world. I’m kind of jealous. NZ Muse exposed...

Posted in: Weekly Updates Tagged with: Albert Park, auckland, landing on one engine, moustache cookies, new zealand, preparing for new tenants

Managing risk with the right amount of insurance

Car Crash, right amount of insurance, insurance, insurance policy, managing risks, insurance coverage

Guest / April 26th, 2013 / No Comments

Ask people to think of buying insurance and for many people, the stereotypically sleazy and unscrupulous door-to-door salesman comes to mind. This person might sell you insurance, sure. But they’ll probably sell you more than you need, fleece you with unmanageable premiums and add so many conditions and stipulations that you would never be able to collect your money at all! Right? Well,...

Posted in: Guest Post Tagged with: insurance, insurance policy, life insurance policy, managing risk, tenant insurance, term insurance, term life insurance

Hey, we got new tenants!

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CF / April 22nd, 2013 / 43 Comments

I am super happy to announce that Brian and I were able to find new tenants for the rental condo. They just officially signed the rental agreement and handed over their deposit yesterday morning. I was a bit concerned when our previous tenants gave notice but looks like everything is going to work out just fine! Sunny apartment All in all, the transition will cost us about $500: $25 for the credit...

Posted in: Real Estate Tagged with: finding new tenants, new tenants, rental condo, tenants gave notice