At the beginning of the year, on January 1st, I set several financial goals and have been providing updates every couple of months. This is my third review. My main financial goal was to increase my net worth by 30%. After spending over $40K on house renovations and land development, …
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TINY ABODE IN GUATEMALA: WEEKS 39-40 JOURNEY
I’ve been really frustrated with the land workers lately, especially the contractor. The other workers just follow his lead. He has a macho attitude and only listens to BF, yet wants to be treated like one of us, which creates awkward situations. While BF was away for a few weeks, …
STRATEGIES FOR PURCHASING AND PROFITING IN A CYCLICAL BULL MARKET
Let’s welcome Troy back to Make Money Your Way, where he’ll share insights on how to buy and take profits during a cyclical bull market.
My Journey to Achieving Financial Independence as a Woman
When I was a kid, I overheard my aunt telling my mom how uncomfortable she felt asking my uncle for money. In the 1970s, as a stay-at-home mom, she didn’t have her own income, and getting her own credit card wasn’t easy. So, every night before bed, she would ask …
Crafting a Blueprint for Financial Prosperity
Over the past five years, I’ve learned a crucial lesson about money: financial success doesn’t just happen—you have to plan for it. Just like living within your means and saving for the future, setting clear financial goals is essential. No one cares about your financial goals as much as you …
When Wealth Resolves All Issues
One of my favorite sayings is “after all, it’s just money.” While I may appear financially put-together, I’ve had more moments than I’d care to admit where that saying was my mantra. The most recent instance was when I ended up spending over $1,500 on a last-minute flight back to …
THE MYTH OF FRUGALITY: REDEFINING THE PATH TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM
Kayla from FrugalRules.com here. As a personal finance blogger in my mid-20s, I love discussing money topics of all kinds. Today, I want to share why frugality alone won’t lead you to financial independence. From personal experience, I’ve learned that just cutting back on expenses isn’t enough to achieve financial …
INITIATE YOUR FINANCIAL JOURNEY BY ASSESSING YOUR CREDIT PROFILE
Keeping track of your credit report is a crucial financial habit, no matter what stage of life you’re in—from starting out to retirement. To make any solid financial plans, it’s essential to understand your current financial status. Regularly checking your credit report helps you see how well you’re sticking to …
Day 8 of Quarantine on Coronado Island: The Fire That Never Ignited
It’s been a while since I’ve updated my blog! During this quarantine, I’ve decided to get back into journaling and blogging, hoping it keeps both you and me entertained. You might feel like you’ve missed a lot of updates, but I’ll do my best to fill in the gaps as …
Progress Report on Financial Objectives: January-February 2013
On January 1st, I set several financial goals and will be updating them every couple of months throughout the year. Here’s the first review. Already, two months have passed! My main financial goal was to grow my net worth by 30%. However, with the purchase of a car, a boat, …