**Vegetarians and faint of heart, you might want to skip to the last paragraph or come back tomorrow for a new post.** **Before:** I’m not sure if I’m exactly proud of this, but here it goes: I’ve finally managed to kill one of the chickens from my coop myself. I’ve …
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HOW I TURNED MY UNUSED BICYCLES INTO $140
Can you believe I made $140 from two old, beat-up bikes that were just sitting in my mum’s storage last week? It took some elbow grease to fix them up, though. One bike had a broken brake, and the other needed a few minor repairs. Honestly, I wasn’t sure anyone …
EXPERIENCE THE DIVERSE ESSENCE OF GUATEMALA
Good morning! Today, let’s dive into something interesting over at Savvy Scott. We’re exploring whether you should splurge more on Christmas gifts when your income goes up. Fascinating, right? When thinking about Guatemala, many people imagine small huts, dirt roads, and general poverty. However, if you’re wealthy in Guatemala, you …
HOW PURCHASING THE PRICIEST MOTORCYCLE ON EBAY TURNED OUT TO BE A COST-EFFECTIVE DECISION
I’ve been traveling around Europe on a motorcycle from early April to the end of August. Back in 2011, my boyfriend (BF) and I did a similar trip from Guatemala to Seattle and then to Washington D.C. on his motorcycle. This time, it was my turn to get a bike …
Thriving in Your 30s: A Guide to Optimal Health and Fitness
Good morning! Last week, we discussed health and fitness in your 20s. Now, we have five top tips to help you stay healthy and fit in your 30s.
THE FINANCIAL PITFALLS OF TRYING TO MATCH YOUR NEIGHBORS’ LIFESTYLE
Natalie from Everything Finance is here to talk about managing your finances in comparison to your neighbors’. At Everything Finance, you can find information on investing, insurance, shopping, blogging, and making money online. We’ve all been there: your neighbor pulls into their driveway with a brand new car, and you …
BUDGETING: MASTERING FINANCIAL FREEDOM WITHOUT A STRICT BUDGET
Recently, I admitted that traditional budgets don’t work for me. I find them too detailed, and keeping track of all the categories and numbers overwhelms me. Even so, I need to keep my finances in order, save money, and ensure the bills are paid. Here’s an alternative for those who …
Imagine Owning a 5-Bedroom House for Just $100 – Would You Take the Plunge?
I’ve been spending more time than I probably should on Zillow, dreaming about building a real estate empire. Ever since Detroit declared bankruptcy, I started wondering if things might get better for the city or if it’s destined to face ongoing economic struggles. I first looked into properties in Flint …
MAKING A STRONGER INCOME: WHY IT MATTERS
Last July, I launched my second website, MakeMoneyYourWay! This site focuses on the “earn more” side of the earn more/spend less equation, and today I want to talk about why earning more is important. When it comes to spending less, I really dislike waste. I make sure not to waste …
Exclusive Opportunity: Win $500 Cash or an iPad Mini 64GB!
With just under two days left to enter the $500 cash giveaway, don’t miss your chance if you haven’t joined yet! July was quite an eventful month. “RFI” celebrated its second anniversary, “Make Money Your Way” (MMYW) turned one, and Savvy Scot is thrilled to be part of this massive …