Good morning! Today, I’m excited to share a guest post from Ben Carlson, who writes at A Wealth of Common Sense. He talks about personal finance, investments, and using common sense to get ahead financially. If money wasn’t an issue, how would you spend your time? Would you travel, live …
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My Journey to Achieving Financial Freedom
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT? People often debate what it really means to be financially independent. Some think it means being so rich that you never have to work again. Personally, I don’t believe that. For me, financial independence means having enough money so my investments generate …
11 Self-Made Millionaires Reveal Their Best Advice to Future Wealth Builders
### How to Become a Millionaire: Expert Tips from Successful Personal Finance Bloggers **Invest in Your Career** Think of your career as a multi-million-dollar asset that will grow immensely if you invest time into it. How? Read, learn, and study what makes others successful in your field, and emulate those …
A Cozy Abode in Guatemala: A Tale from Two Years Past
I can’t believe it’s been two years since I arrived in Guatemala with just one suitcase, ready to start a new life in the remote Northern region of Petén. My now ex-boyfriend and I had bought a house there that I’d only ever seen in pictures. Here’s a quick recap …
MY FINANCIAL FAVORITES AND PET PEEVES ABOUT MY BOYFRIEND
My boyfriend and I have been together for about two years. It’s been an interesting journey since we hardly knew each other before deciding to drop everything and travel the world. We’ve visited around 15 countries and spent every moment together, either exploring by day or sharing accommodations at night. …
CHOOSING YOUR GUIDE: THE IMPACT OF REMARKABLE MENTORS
Good morning! Today, I’m excited to introduce Joe Saul-Sehy, who is here to talk about how having mentors can help you achieve more than you ever thought possible. If you’re interested in guest posting on RFI, just let me know! Also, there’s a new post on Make Money Your Way …
Stage 4: Amplify Your Earnings
Yesterday, we discussed how much money you need to achieve financial independence. For me, that breaks down to $50,000 to buy a house, $30,000 for a 30-month emergency fund, and a source of passive income generating at least $1,000 per month for living expenses. While I’m working on growing that …
A Cozy Abode in Guatemala: Weeks 24 and 25
Happy Monday! Here’s some uplifting news from sunny Guatemala. This recap was delayed due to the storm, but now things are almost back to normal. I’m on a plane to France as you read this, so enjoy the update! After a bustling Easter, life is returning to its usual pace, …
Adventures in Isolation: Day 3 on Coronado Island – Guatemala
Long time no see! I’ve decided to use this quarantine time to get back into journaling and blogging with a friendly, first-person tone. Hopefully, this entertains both you and me. You might feel like you’ve missed a bit, and honestly, you probably have! But I’ll get you up to speed …
STEP 15: MASTER THE ART OF DIY CRAFTMANSHIP
This post is part of a 30-day series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. I don’t know much about DIY, but I do know how much it can cost me not to. For example, I once had to pay a $200 locksmith bill after I angrily locked myself …