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 …

Embarking on Another European Adventure!

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 …

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 …