French people aren’t known for being big on charity. We rarely give back to our former schools, our typical holiday donations are about $50, and giving $3 at Sunday mass is seen as generous. When the Euro was introduced, churches even had to ask people who used to donate 10 …
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6 Insights That Could Have Transformed My Early Financial Independence Journey
Financial independence is becoming a popular way to describe living without having to work for money, a goal that might feel out of reach for many people. But I’m here to tell you that it’s not as hard or impossible as it seems. With some education and patience, anyone can …
Does Affordable Workforce Encourage Complacency?
### Working Hard on the Roof Before I moved to Guatemala, I was considering houses in the South of France. For the same price, I would have ended up with a run-down house that needed a lot of fixing. I imagined myself as a carpenter, mason, and architect, tackling all …
13 Financial Resolutions for 2013: Begin Your Journey!
Happy New Year! I hope 2013 brings you happiness, joy, health, friendships, and of course, smart money decisions. To help you start the year on the right financial foot, I’m introducing a mini boot camp to get your finances in order, along with co-hosting a $100 cash giveaway to kickstart …
Reflecting on September’s Achievements and Setting Ambitions for October
I just signed the sale agreement for my flat yesterday and I’m really hoping everything goes through smoothly! Hello! How was your September? Mine was pretty great; I enjoyed spending time in France with family and friends. As for my goals, here’s how I did: **Blogging Goals** – **Wins: 5** …
STEP 21: ENVISION YOUR IDEAL LIFE, HAS IT CHANGED?
IMAGINE YOUR PERFECT LIFE—HAS IT CHANGED? Now that you’ve spent some time thinking about financial independence, considering bartering, saving, and simple living, take a moment to think about your dream life. Has your vision of it shifted from a few weeks ago or last year? For me, my dream life …
Life in a Cozy Guatemalan Home: Month 16 Diary
Sure thing! Here’s the revised version of the main content of the article: — Another update already? Yup, but don’t worry, I’m done talking about my little guest house… for now :). The updates have been more frequent lately because I got behind due to our trip to Europe. So …
CAN ONLINE GAMING BE A LUCRATIVE CAREER PATH?
I’ve always been a fan of odd jobs and side hustles, as highlighted in the side hustle series on Make Money Your Way. Today, let’s explore an industry that could be perfect for either a full-time career or a side gig for students: online gaming. With the rise of online …
Navigating September with a Snowflake’s Grace
September has been an odd month for me. After spending five months traveling around Europe on a motorcycle with my boyfriend, I finally stopped and came back “home” to Paris. I call it home because I don’t have any other place right now, but in reality, I’m staying with my …