Happy Monday! Let’s catch up on our favorite telenovela set deep in the Guatemalan jungle. After last month’s disastrous handyman situation, we’re beyond relieved that he quit. It turns out the carpenter—who had also been working while we were away—never saw the handyman arrive at 7am or leave at 4pm. …
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Navigating Financial Stability Post-Breakup
After several months of ups and downs, my boyfriend and I have decided to part ways. Although it’s been a while since we broke up, I needed to make sure I was completely over it before sharing the news. You might still see mentions of him occasionally, as I have …
Insights from Four Women on Four Distinct Income Levels: A Glimpse into Their Financial Realities
There’s an interesting series on Esquire that interviews people at different income levels. After focusing on men, they have now spoken to four women who earn $1,000,000, $350,000, $80,000 per year, and $650 per week (just above the poverty line). Here’s what caught my attention: $1,000,000 Per Year Woman, 34 …
Balancing Others’ Expectations with Your True Self
There’s one thing that really bugs me: when people say things like, “I’m not sure you should do that,” or “That looks difficult/complicated/impossible… if I were you, I wouldn’t.” It annoys me because most of us just follow the same routine without ever questioning it or challenging life. You go …
Crafting a Masterplan for Achieving Self-Publishing Triumph
November is known for NaNoWriMo, a time when many writers get a jump start on their self-publishing journey. Inspired by Pauline’s pledge to write 50,000 words for NaNoWriMo, I, too, relish this annual challenge. Pauline’s approach isn’t aimed at creating a novel, but NaNoWriMo is still an excellent chance for …
Mastering the Fundamentals of the Thrift Savings Plan
Hey there! Today, we have a guest post from Marvin, who runs the websites Brick by Brick Investing and TSP Investing. He’ll be discussing the fundamentals of the Thrift Savings Plan. Meanwhile, over at Savvy Scot, I’ll be sharing thoughts on the importance of helping others and practicing gratitude.
PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THE ADVENTURE OF REAL ESTATE INVESTING
Today, let’s dive into real estate investing, focusing on the challenges you might face. Over the last five years, we’ve seen a big increase in foreclosures, leading to an uptick in real estate investment. Investors are grabbing rental properties at rock-bottom prices. Real estate investing is a great way to …
Charting My Journey to Financial Freedom
Hello! Today I’m excited to share a guest post from Taynia, a CPA and the founder of The Fiscal Flamingo, a lively website aimed at helping women transition from being in debt to enjoying financial freedom. When she’s not transforming big spenders into savvy savers, you can find her writing …
13 Financial Resolutions for 2013: #2 Streamline Your Spending!
This post is part of a series called 13 Money Resolutions for 2013. Yesterday, I discussed how to jumpstart your finances for the new year by setting a small, easy financial goal to get you on track and build momentum. Whether your aim is to pay off debt, your mortgage, …
Embrace Change for a Better Experience!
Why do people find it so hard to change their habits? “It’s just what we do,” “It works for us,” “We’re fine this way.” Really? You’re spending $200 more on electricity than necessary because you can’t be bothered to check a comparison site, and then you complain about being broke? …