We’ve been back from Europe for about a month now and so much has happened. To start, we had our first Airbnb guests in November! We got four bookings and earned around $400. The first couple arrived just a day after we got back, along with my boyfriend’s aunt. They …
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Joyous Yuletide Celebrations!
Hello everyone! I’m excited to let you know that I’m finally taking a holiday after four years. I’ll be heading to Belize for a few days of rest and relaxation with my boyfriend, his sister, and her boyfriend. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season. See …
SECURE YOUR PATH TO FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE WITH A STRATEGIC BACKUP PLAN
Ricard Torres used to have a promising career as an engineer, but he realized the typical 9-5 lifestyle didn’t make him happy. So, he decided to pursue financial independence by creating online businesses, smart spending to maximize happiness, and investing. Here’s what he’s learned on his journey. Starting on the …
Setting Fresh Ambitions for the Upcoming Year
Here’s how Clarisse turned her financial life around and bought a home: My husband and I got married young—he was 18, and I was 19. By the time I was 21, we had our daughter, without really thinking about the financial aspects of having a baby. We were pretty immature …
Embrace the Journey Without an Income: Your Ultimate Guide (Part 1)
If you’re reading this, it means I still don’t have Internet access in Guatemala, but I’m working on it! Last week, a reader asked how I manage to travel and fund my way around the world. Since several people have asked me this in the past, I decided to respond …
Revitalize Your Finances This Spring: 5 Essential Tips
It’s time to roll up your sleeves and crack open a window: Spring cleaning is here! As you sort through your closet, attic, or stack of paperwork, consider organizing your finances too. Here’s a five-step checklist to set you up for the year ahead: 1. **Revise Your Budget:** A lot …
ACHIEVING FISCAL FREEDOM AS A MEMBER OF THE U.S. ARMED FORCES
Let’s give a warm welcome to Spencer, who is sharing his insights on achieving financial independence while serving in the Air Force. Spencer, who writes at the Military Money Manual, explains how he aims to achieve financial independence before turning 40 by leveraging his military pay and benefits. Achieving financial …
7 Financial Traps College Graduates Should Avoid
Jeanne is a wife and mother of two who works full-time as a freelancer and virtual assistant. Occasionally, she also helps out on the farm she owns with her husband. With a background in finance and medical office management, Jeanne is currently focused on improving her financial well-being and aims …
A Cozy Abode in Guatemala: Week 20-21 Journey
Happy Monday! It’s indeed a happy one because the work is coming to an end. While BF was away, we almost lost a whole week of progress. They were building a small extension to serve as storage, with clear instructions: pour concrete on the floor, build three walls (the fourth …
A Cozy Abode in Guatemala: Week 5 Journey
This is the fourth part of my ongoing story about converting the land I bought in Guatemala and settling into my new life here. You can catch up with Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 if you missed them. It’s the weekend as I write this, and the house …