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7 Essential Actions to Take After Winning the Powerball Tomorrow
The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday, January 13th, has expected winnings of over $1.4 billion. Isn’t that just crazy? What would you do with all that money? Personally, I’ve never had a huge lump sum in my life; my money has always accumulated slowly over time. Even though I’d like to …
Life on Coronado Island During Quarantine: Day 2 – The Tension Rises
It’s been a while since I last blogged! I’m using this quarantine period to get back into the habit of journaling and blogging in a more personal, first-person style, hoping to keep both of us entertained. If it feels like you’ve missed a lot, don’t worry. We’ll catch up as …
Exploring the Expenses of Life in Guatemala
I’ve spent quite some time in Guatemala, living there for three years between 2004 and 2006, and again for seven months in 2011 while I traveled around Europe and the US. Although my experience was mainly back then, it took a turn when I bought a house in the northern …
Progress Report on Financial Goals: May-June 2013
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, …
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 …