Good morning! Today I’m teaming up with a few blogs around Shannon from The Heavy Purse to help spread the word about Financial Literacy Month. So what’s financial literacy all about? It’s essentially knowing how money works in the world: how you earn it, manage it, invest it to grow …
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STEP 18: MASTERING FRESH CAPABILITIES
LEARN NEW SKILLS For the past few days, I’ve talked about activities like growing a garden and maintaining your vehicle. These small tasks not only help you save money but also make you more self-sufficient. For instance, if you can grow your own food, you don’t have to depend on …
THE ADVANTAGES OF PURCHASING STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT ANNUITIES DIRECTLY FROM THE ANNUITANT
Buying structured settlement annuities directly from someone who receives them has multiple benefits, and you can gain significantly if you follow the process carefully. A direct annuitant is someone looking to sell part or all of their future periodic payments for a lump sum at a discounted rate. The purchaser …
MY FAVORITE BLOGS TO FOLLOW AND ENJOY
Google Reader Here’s a list of some blogs I follow, which I usually check out through Google Reader whenever I get a free moment. The first few blogs are some of the top personal finance (PF) blogs out there. If you found my blog before these (really??!!), I highly recommend …
Acts of Compassion and Generosity
Kindness is a universal language that everyone can understand, regardless of their abilities. Today, I experienced not just one, but two Random Acts of Kindness. We were out in the middle of nowhere, riding our bike and searching for a gas station for quite some time. One nice feature of …
“The Cozy Abode in Guatemala: Month 15 Chronicle”
Good morning everyone! Today, I want to talk about what’s been going on around the house lately. After a busy period with contract workers, it’s now quieter since they’ve finished building. However, our handyman is still around taking care of things. He has a morning routine of watering the plants …
The Financial Commitment of Dog Ownership
Last weekend, I finally got a dog! I’ve wanted one for ages, but my nomadic lifestyle over the past decade didn’t quite fit with having a pet. Now that I have a stable home and some staff to help take care of the place and animals when I’m away, it …
99 Financial Missteps and a Chance to Win $999.99!
Can you really make 99 money mistakes? Absolutely, maybe even more! I was able to list 40 ways I’ve lost money over the years in just 15 minutes, so it’s likely our lifetime mistakes could easily hit three or four digits. Here are some of mine: – Forgot to fund …
A Singular Journey to Financial Freedom: My Personal Experience
No one ever said they can’t wait to wake up at the crack of dawn to go to a job they don’t like with no clear plan to escape the grind. Everyone dreams of the day when they no longer have to rely on their job to support themselves and …
Generating Income on the Road: Part 2
This post is a continuation from last week’s discussion on managing income while traveling the world. Let’s dive into how I handle this lifestyle. I started traveling right after graduating college, spending a whole year backpacking on a shoestring budget. When that year ended, I realized I didn’t want to …