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 …
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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, …
BUILDING A WEBSITE TO GENERATE ADDITIONAL REVENUE.
A few days ago, I started looking into Forex as a way to make some extra money. As you might know, I usually lean towards unconventional income sources, like my cattle, coconuts, or land investments, rather than traditional stocks and shares. Today, I want to talk about creating websites. I …
The Return of My Presence!
Hi friends! If you read my last Little House in Guatemala update, you’ll know that I’m back home. Actually, I’ve been home for a while but have been super busy with Airbnb guests. We hosted eight people in the first ten days we arrived, plus my boyfriend’s aunt. On top …
Evaluating the Value of Gel Manicures: Are They Truly Worth the Investment?
Hello, everyone! Today, I’m diving into the world of gel manicures, and I’ll be sharing my personal experience with you. Living in a small Guatemalan jungle, I rarely get manicures. On the rare occasions that I do, I usually end up feeling frustrated because my daily jungle activities quickly ruin …
Progress Report: Educational Charity Pledge – July to August 2014
Since starting Make Money Your Way in mid-2013, I committed to giving 10% of my blogging income to support children’s education in my village. As mentioned in a previous update, I awarded two scholarships to the top middle school students so they could attend high school 150 miles away for …
Five Personal Insights on Why Early Retirement Isn’t for Me
Logan, a CPA and personal finance expert, started his blog, Money Done Right, in July 2017 after nearly a decade of helping big businesses save money in the corporate world. His aim is to help everyday Americans earn, save, and invest more money. Each year, the FIRE (Financial Independence/Retire Early) …
13 Financial Resolutions for 2013: #13 Savor the Journey!
Here we are, nearing the end of our 13 money resolutions for 2013 series. We’ve made it through twelve resolutions, and now we’re at the final one. If you’ve been working hard, it’s time to relax and remember that money isn’t just for saving; it’s also for enjoying. Here are …
Embarking on a Miami Adventure!
Last year, one of my financial goals was to take a trip to the US, but instead, we ended up going to Europe for two months. It was my second European trip of the year, so the US trip got postponed… until now. At the end of the year, we …
CORONADO QUARANTINE, DAY 52 – THE COVID CHRONICLE IN GUATEMALA
It’s been a while since I last blogged! During this quarantine, I’ve decided to get back into journaling and blogging with a more personal touch. I hope this keeps us both entertained. You might feel like you’ve missed a lot, and you have—I’ll try to catch you up as we …