If you’re curious about how it all began from day one, I’ve created a page with links to past posts about our house and Guatemala in general, including living costs and travel tips. Hey there! It feels great to be back home after spending barely a week here over the …
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FINANCIAL STRATEGIES: EMPOWERING MILLENNIALS TO MAKE SMART MONEY MOVES
### Improved Article According to many personal finance experts, millennials often grapple with making the best financial decisions. This uncertainty makes the process more complicated than it otherwise might be. ### Financial Choices for Millennials **Debt Repayment or Savings** When deciding between paying off debt or saving, the simplest approach …
Navigating Life with Roommates You Don’t Click With
Living with roommates can be a choice to save money, or simply a way to cut costs while you search for your own place. Yesterday, I was thinking about the costs of having a roommate and realized that the significant savings on rent and bills make it worth the small …
Four Common Pitfalls I Encountered as a Novice Investor
When I was a kid, I was lucky to have amazing parents who always discussed interesting topics, especially at dinner. Driving to school with my dad was always special because he would teach me about various subjects like the difference between Protestants and Puritans in Elizabethan times or how to …
My Journey to Financial Independence Through Online Ventures
We’ve all read articles about making money online, right? These online gigs can be fantastic for earning extra cash, which can help you pay off debt faster or invest sooner than you usually would. What’s great about these opportunities is that they let you work on your own terms and …
READY TO HANDLE ANY CRISIS?
### Last month, there was a lot of hype about the world supposedly coming to an end, spurred by modern-day descendants of the ancient Mayan civilization. For about a year, my partner and I would discuss the “what ifs” of the world ending. This topic came up often during our …
Cozy Abode in Guatemala: Weeks 26-30 Insights and Experiences
Happy Monday! I’ve been back home for three days now after a much-needed and relaxing month in France. So, what happens when you leave your cozy little home for a month and count on your handyman to take care of the garden, animals, and house? Absolute chaos. While I was …
First Day of Quarantine on Coronado Island – Greetings, Everyone!
Hey there! It’s been a while since I last blogged. With this quarantine, I’ve decided to get back into journaling and blogging for some entertainment for both you and me. It might seem like you’ve missed a lot, but I’ll try to catch you up as we go along. In …
Life in Coronado Lockdown, Day 49 – Paying Nothing in Rent
It’s been a while since I last updated my blog! With all this quarantine time, I’ve decided to get back into journaling and blogging in a more personal, first-person style. Hopefully, this keeps both you and me entertained. If it feels like you’ve missed a lot, don’t worry—I’ll fill in …
HOW BEGINNING EARLY CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING
I started working when I was around 12 or 13 years old. It wasn’t child labor; I began by babysitting and then tutoring younger kids. Since I could play the piano quite well, my music teacher would let me use the music room at lunchtime to give an hour-long lesson. …