Time for a new life and house update. It’s been quite a whirlwind lately. After spending a whole month with my brother visiting and then going through a breakup with my boyfriend, getting back to everyday life has been challenging. After dropping my brother off at the airport, I returned …
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“Confidential Digits”
Here’s a rephrased version of your article: — I have a special number: 3000 12 16. It’s a secret goal I keep in different places, like on my fridge at home and a post-it note on my computer at work. This isn’t a password, social security number, or PIN code. …
CORONADO ISLAND LOCKDOWN, DAY 39 – A HAIRCUT EXPERIENCE
Long time no blog! I’m using this quarantine period as a chance to get back into the habit of journaling and blogging. It’s been a while, so it might feel like you’ve missed a lot. I’ll do my best to catch up as we go along. In the meantime, stay …
STEP 29: EMBRACE A NEW CAREER PATH
This post is part of a 30-day series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. I vividly remember the last time I sent a recorded, signed-for delivery letter to my boss. It was Christmas Day in 2009. I can only imagine he had an interesting holiday! By the end, …
10 Fundamental Money Resolutions for 2013: Cease Unnecessary Purchases
Good morning! I’m guest posting at Work Save Live today, where you can find my tips on saving money when buying a new house. And don’t forget, there’s still a chance to win $1,000 in our biggest giveaway yet, plus another $100 at the end of this post! I got …
A Comprehensive Guide to Maximizing Your Frequent Flyer Miles
I found a way to earn extra money by starting a side hustle while working my full-time job as an engineer. My side gig involves helping clients redeem their frequent flyer miles for air travel, which can often be confusing or overwhelming for those not familiar with the process. HOW …
10% of Blog Earnings Committed to Supporting a Child
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 …
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 …