Hey there! I recently made a spontaneous decision. Instead of taking a short trip to the US in September, which was part of my financial plans for 2013, I’m heading to Europe for a couple of months! I often browse for flights just for fun, comparing prices between places like …
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THE TRUE COST OF SHARING YOUR LIVING SPACE
I’ve almost always had roommates, and while some of them were great to be around, others were quite difficult. With some, we would cook dinner together or go out, but with others, we wouldn’t speak for months. Clearly, the former is pleasant, while the latter is not ideal. When I …
Crafting Your Retirement Strategy: An In-Depth Wealthsimple UK Evaluation
Planning for your retirement, and your financial future in general, is incredibly important. Given the current economic climate and the debt our governments are grappling with, relying solely on a pension isn’t a safe bet. You’re likely going to live longer than your parents did, and you’ll want to enjoy …
ADOPT MY STRATEGY, NOT MY WAY OF LIFE
I’ve been sharing tales of sun, exotic places, affordable living, and travel for months now. Many of you have commented with things like, “Oh my god! You’re living the dream!” which really brightens my day and reminds me how lucky I am. But let’s be honest for a moment. Who …
CORONADO ISLAND QUARANTINE, DAY 6 – JUNGLE SURVIVAL PREPARATIONS
Hey there, long time no see! During this quarantine, I’ve decided to reconnect with the awesome habit of journaling and blogging. It’s a great way to keep us both entertained. You might feel like you’ve missed a lot, but I’ll do my best to catch you up as we go …
A Cozy Abode in Guatemala: Month 13 Chronicles
We’ve been back from Europe for about a month now and so much has happened. To start, we had our first Airbnb guests in November! We got four bookings and earned around $400. The first couple arrived just a day after we got back, along with my boyfriend’s aunt. They …
Joyous Yuletide Celebrations!
Hello everyone! I’m excited to let you know that I’m finally taking a holiday after four years. I’ll be heading to Belize for a few days of rest and relaxation with my boyfriend, his sister, and her boyfriend. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season. See …
SECURE YOUR PATH TO FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE WITH A STRATEGIC BACKUP PLAN
Ricard Torres used to have a promising career as an engineer, but he realized the typical 9-5 lifestyle didn’t make him happy. So, he decided to pursue financial independence by creating online businesses, smart spending to maximize happiness, and investing. Here’s what he’s learned on his journey. Starting on the …
Setting Fresh Ambitions for the Upcoming Year
Here’s how Clarisse turned her financial life around and bought a home: My husband and I got married young—he was 18, and I was 19. By the time I was 21, we had our daughter, without really thinking about the financial aspects of having a baby. We were pretty immature …
Embrace the Journey Without an Income: Your Ultimate Guide (Part 1)
If you’re reading this, it means I still don’t have Internet access in Guatemala, but I’m working on it! Last week, a reader asked how I manage to travel and fund my way around the world. Since several people have asked me this in the past, I decided to respond …