This accountant makes $76,000 a year. How does she spend it?
“I haven’t bought an office lunch in two years”
Who: Nevada Huvenaars, 24 What she does: She’s a senior accountant at a public accounting firm What she makes: $76,000 a year Where she lives: A studio apartment in Moss Park
Regular Expenses
Rent: $1,950 a month. “I used to live with a roommate and paid $1,244. But the privacy is worth the extra rent.”
Hydro: $55 a month.
Internet: $54 a month with Virgin Plus.
Cell: $4.50 a month with Freedom Mobile. “My work covers the rest of it.”
Groceries: $130 a month. “I love shopping at FreshCo and No Frills. Finding deals is actually a thrill for me.”
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Presto card: $10 a month. “The TTC is not cheap. I walk whenever I can.”
Clothing: $85 a month. “I bought a pair of sneaker-style Vans recently, but they were partially covered by my wellness benefits.”
Beauty: $25 a month. “I get a mix of unscented face wash, retinol, niacinamide and sunscreen.”
Supplements: $93 a month. “Popeye’s and SupplementSource.ca are my go-tos for protein powder, creatine, EAAs and L-carnitine.”
Gym: $39 a month. “I have a GoodLife membership, which I pay for annually.”
Takeout: $0. “I never get takeout, and I haven’t bought a work lunch in two years. I always pack a lunch and plan my meals.”
Eating out: $85 a month. “When I’m not cooking, I like Spring Sushi near Yonge and Dundas and hot pot with friends.”
Travel: $200 a month. “In the summer, my boyfriend and I go on day trips. We’ve been to Prince Edward County, London, Guelph and Pinery Provincial Park in Grand Bend.”
Subscriptions: $39 a month. “I have YouTube Premium and pay monthly for additional iCloud storage.”
Savings: $1,500 a month. “My goal is to save up $100,000 for a rainy day. I have less than $10,000 to go.”
Recent Splurges
Rains toiletry bag: $73. “I had my eye on this for a while. I didn’t need it, but I love it.”
Home decor: $150. “I bought some new prints off Etsy and some odds and ends for my kitchen.”
Road trip and wedding: $1,600. “My boyfriend and I drove to Pittsburgh last June. Then we flew to Alberta to see my family and attend a wedding.”
