A lot of people play the lottery because they hope to get rich quickly without much effort. Those who actually win are considered lucky because the odds are so slim—about one in a few million. So, if you bought several lottery tickets tonight, chances are you wouldn’t win anything. Surely, …
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MAXIMIZE YOUR EARNINGS BY RENTING OUT YOUR SPARE ROOM
According to Airbnb, the average earnings for people renting out rooms in New York City is around $21,000 a year. That’s a significant amount of extra income for about 10,000 hosts! Imagine what you could do with an additional $21,000 each year. It sounds great, right? But what would you …
NAVIGATING CONNECTIONS DURING THE EARLY RETIREMENT YEARS
Good morning! Over at Make Money Your Way, I’m sharing how I make money by speaking multiple languages like English, French, and Spanish fluently. A frequent question from my readers is how to manage relationships in early retirement. Honestly, it can be a bit unsettling. Starting with old friends and …
Preparing for Retirement? Start Taking Action Today!
Lately, I’ve become quite the expert at procrastination. Life’s been busy, but I’ve had plenty of time to get things done—and still managed to put everything off. When I look back over the past few months, I feel bad because I haven’t accomplished much of anything. This has especially been …
Transitioning from Freelancing to Running Your Own Small Business
Are you considering moving from freelancing to starting your own business? And do you want to build a team of talented individuals so skilled that you can dominate your entire niche? But there are quite a few risks involved in transitioning from freelancing to running a small business.
Mastering the Art of Balancing Work and Travel
Hi there! Today, I have a guest post from Christine, the owner of Wealthy Way Online. She’s a blogger striving to enhance her online income. Originally from New Zealand, Christine plans to become location-independent, traveling the world while enjoying different currencies and tasting the best desserts globally. Back in 2010, …
A Cozy Abode in Guatemala: The Nineteenth-Month Chronicle
Time for a new life and house update! The work on the new room is almost complete, and we can’t wait for the workers to leave so we can finally enjoy the peace and quiet of the beach. They’ve been working tirelessly since March, and even though we were away …
A Glimpse into Day 23 of Quarantine on Coronado Island: Basking in Sunlight
Saturday, April 11 marks 23 days into quarantine. The beaches on Coronado Island are all closed, but our campground has a small private beach that people keep using. This beach wraps around a bunch of military housing villas, which are usually quiet and rarely visited. Now, however, we’re seeing more …
10 Essential Insights into the Guatemalan Real Estate Market
Last week, I discussed what $250,000 to $1 million could get you in the Guatemalan property market. It was a lengthy post, so I split it into two parts to cover the specifics of Guatemalan real estate. If you’re interested in buying my place, feel free to reach out! Guatemalan …
CRAFTING MY VISION: A CHARMING RETREAT IN GUATEMALA
Good morning! Usually, today’s the day for a recap of my life in Guatemala, so I’m sharing a post I wrote when I first arrived about why I ended up here. Hope you enjoy it! Cancún, Mexico. I’ve just landed, and my dream house—on a little piece of land by …