I recently read J.D. Roth’s brilliant and touching article about his journey of self-transformation, starting from his days in primary school where he was bullied and labeled as a geek. Initially, he found happiness within his small group of geeky friends, but then he realized that there was a social …
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New Venture: Thriving on Digital Earnings
I’ve been reflecting on the challenge Sam set for himself to generate $200,000 in online income, or else go back to a traditional job. My own challenge isn’t quite as ambitious, but it’s along the same lines. I’ve decided that for the last six months of 2013, from July to …
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE TRULY RETIRED?
There’s a poll at the end of this post, so please vote! With all the buzz going around in the personal finance sphere about who’s retired, early retired, or not retired at all, I thought I’d introduce the candidates and let you decide. You can also check out PK’s post …
EVALUATING THE PROS AND CONS OF INSTALLING A RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM
I’m excited to welcome Larry from The Skilled Investor, who has written an insightful two-part series on home rooftop solar power systems. My recent purchase of 17 solar panels for our home, probably to power a well pump for our land, made Larry’s insights particularly timely. I hope you find …
STEP 26: HARNESS THE POWER OF COMPOUND INTEREST
This article is part of a 30-day series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. Have you ever hit the enter button on your computer’s calculator and watched the multiplication run endlessly until it reached a massive number? That’s essentially what compound interest does. If you have $100 at …
How Much Should You Financially Support Your Teenagers and Grown-Up Children? Plus, Win a TV Worth $1,249.99!
As parents, it’s natural to want to give your kids the best life possible, but there’s a fine line between providing for them and spoiling them. Let’s explore different aspects of this balance. ### Clothes When I was a teenager, I had various odd jobs like tutoring and babysitting. My …
Enhance Your Eco-Friendliness with Energy Efficiency Strategies
**Reducing Your Energy Costs** This post is part of a 30-day series focused on achieving financial independence. A significant portion of your income likely goes towards energy expenses, including gas. Cutting back on these costs can free up money for your financial independence fund and benefit the planet as well—a …
Ten Unusual Routines I’ve Adopted While Residing in the Tropics
Hey there! I’m glad to see you. Just a reminder, there’s still time to join the $100 giveaway I’m co-hosting. All the details are available. Since moving to Guatemala in October, my life has seen a lot of unexpected changes. Here’s a glimpse of what’s now part of my daily …
Maximizing Your Time and Joy in the Early Stages of Retirement
On Make Money Your Way, we’re celebrating our 6-month milestone. Did I reach my goal of earning $3,000 by this point? Click to find out… In early retirement, one question that often comes up is how to fill your time and manage relationships when you’re no longer working a 9 …
A New Chapter: Journey Through Northern Spain on Our European Adventure
Hey everyone! Today is my birthday, so my boyfriend and I are heading to the beach to relax. In the meantime, enjoy the recap of our bike trip through Northern Spain! Last time, I shared the first part of our two-month motorcycle trip through France. Now, we’re continuing our journey …