Weekly Updates Archives - Page 24 of 27 - The Outlier Model

Updates: February 26 – March 3

Brian / March 3rd, 2012 / No Comments

CF and I just got back from a Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival event. The theme of the event was “Argentina” so we spent the afternoon grazing on Argentine inspired cuisine and various wines from the region. Sounds pricey, and it is. However, we are always trying to do what you love for less. To cut the costs of this event, I’ve spent the last two evenings volunteering...

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Updates: February 12 – 18

Brian / February 18th, 2012 / 1 Comment

Final preparations are underway for a short Seattle getaway. Traveling can add up and have a significant impact on your finances if you’re not careful how you do it. Taking advantage of opportunities can save you a lot of money, especially on accommodation. Through work, I was able to get a friends and family rate at the W Hotel – a very trendy hotel in the middle of Downtown Seattle, for...

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Updates: February 5 – 11

Brian / February 11th, 2012 / 1 Comment

Thursday marked a milestone for The Outlier Model – our 100th post. We’ve been at this blogging business for just over a year now – thanks for checking us out! This weekend, the Davis Cup is in town; it’s been over 20 years since Vancouver has seen world class tennis like this, and I’m lucky enough to be going to the final matches tomorrow. I am very excited – I...

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Updates: January 8 – 14

Brian / January 14th, 2012 / No Comments

Winter is making a valiant effort to stick around for awhile on the West Coast. We had the unfortunate timing of heading home last night in the snow, except it wasn’t really snow. Picture big, floating drops of rain and wet pavement. I advise sticking indoors and checking out these excellent articles! Mr. Money Mustache explores The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement. The biggest...

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