Buying a house is a significant milestone in life. I remember when I bought my first property—I had no idea what I was doing and made a few mistakes. On my second purchase, I nearly ended up without a place to stay for a few days because I underestimated how …
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A Cozy Abode in Guatemala: Week Two Adventures
This week started off on a high note with the arrival of electricity. The electrician had been hard at work fixing the wiring both inside the house and from the meter to the house. It seems most of the wiring had been stolen, either by thieves or possibly because the …
REAL ESTATE: MY JOURNEY OF SELLING THE SAME RENTAL PROPERTY TWICE
Last week was incredibly stressful because I was selling my studio apartment in the suburbs of Paris. I had found a buyer in June, but it took months for the legal contract to be prepared due to his lawyer’s delays. We finally managed to sign the sale agreement at the …
Charting My Path to Financial Freedom: An Uncommon Insight
Joey Cohn created HardlySimple.com to help people achieve a high quality of life through better health and personal finances. You can find him on Twitter @HardlySimple1. No one wakes up enthusiastic about a job they dislike with no plan to escape the daily grind. We all fantasize about financial independence, …
Coronado Island Isolation, Day 26: Adventures with Dogs
April 14 started off pretty well. I got out of bed early to make a home-cooked meal for my husband before he went to work and asked him to go for a walk with me and the dogs around the campground. Just 30 seconds into our walk, Napoleon decided to …
Master Effective Twitter Management with Tweepi: A Comprehensive Guide
One of my goals for September was to grow my Twitter account and get a better understanding of it. I didn’t have a personal account on Twitter before, so I really started using it two months ago when I launched my blog. Initially, I felt a bit overwhelmed because everything …
“A Glimpse into Recent Changes in My Life”
You might have noticed that things have been pretty quiet around here, and honestly, I think it’ll stay that way until the end of the year. A lot has happened in my personal life, taking up most of my energy. For the past month, I’ve either been crashing into bed …
Charming Abode in Guatemala: Fiesta Week (Episodes 35-36)
Last week, our village celebrated its annual fair in honor of St. Peter, our patron saint. The event was a blast, especially the beauty pageant. With over 3,000 residents, only four young ladies were brave enough to participate. One seemed so reluctant, it was like her parents forced her into …
7 Insights on Financial Independence Gained from Over 150 Interviews
Today, I’m thrilled to share a guest post from Julie! Julie is a 29-year-old living in the Pacific Northwest, aiming for financial independence. She loves dogs, wine, and cheesy reality TV shows. Julie co-hosts the FIRE Drill podcast, sells on Etsy, and blogs at Millennial Boss. Last year, she earned …
A Valuable Insight from My Wife: The Magic of Yard Sales
After being married for three years, I’ve realized just how incredibly smart my wife is. I always knew it, but over time, my belief has only grown stronger. I’ve always been pretty good at sticking to a budget, but when it comes to finding creative ways to save money, I’ve …