I can’t believe it’s been two years since I arrived in Guatemala with just one suitcase, ready to start a new life in the remote Northern region of Petén. My now ex-boyfriend and I had bought a house there that I’d only ever seen in pictures. Here’s a quick recap …
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MY FINANCIAL FAVORITES AND PET PEEVES ABOUT MY BOYFRIEND
My boyfriend and I have been together for about two years. It’s been an interesting journey since we hardly knew each other before deciding to drop everything and travel the world. We’ve visited around 15 countries and spent every moment together, either exploring by day or sharing accommodations at night. …
CHOOSING YOUR GUIDE: THE IMPACT OF REMARKABLE MENTORS
Good morning! Today, I’m excited to introduce Joe Saul-Sehy, who is here to talk about how having mentors can help you achieve more than you ever thought possible. If you’re interested in guest posting on RFI, just let me know! Also, there’s a new post on Make Money Your Way …
Stage 4: Amplify Your Earnings
Yesterday, we discussed how much money you need to achieve financial independence. For me, that breaks down to $50,000 to buy a house, $30,000 for a 30-month emergency fund, and a source of passive income generating at least $1,000 per month for living expenses. While I’m working on growing that …
A Cozy Abode in Guatemala: Weeks 24 and 25
Happy Monday! Here’s some uplifting news from sunny Guatemala. This recap was delayed due to the storm, but now things are almost back to normal. I’m on a plane to France as you read this, so enjoy the update! After a bustling Easter, life is returning to its usual pace, …
Adventures in Isolation: Day 3 on Coronado Island – Guatemala
Long time no see! I’ve decided to use this quarantine time to get back into journaling and blogging with a friendly, first-person tone. Hopefully, this entertains both you and me. You might feel like you’ve missed a bit, and honestly, you probably have! But I’ll get you up to speed …
STEP 15: MASTER THE ART OF DIY CRAFTMANSHIP
This post is part of a 30-day series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. I don’t know much about DIY, but I do know how much it can cost me not to. For example, I once had to pay a $200 locksmith bill after I angrily locked myself …
Reflections on Financial Achievements and Milestones of 2014
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a great break and that 2015 brings you joy, laughter, good health, and prosperity. Over the past few days, I’ve been reviewing my goals and crunching numbers, so here’s a recap of how I did in 2014. ### Increase Net Worth by 30% …
ACHIEVING FINANCIAL FREEDOM: ENSURING SPOUSAL SUPPORT
### Even Steven’s Journey to Financial Independence Hey there! Welcome to Even Steven Money! I’m currently working to pay off all my debt, aiming to become financially independent and retire early. I kicked off my journey about a year ago and have been sharing my progress and stories for the …
ESCAPING TO VACATION WHILE RESIDING BY THE SHORE
When it comes to holidays, I know I’m pretty lucky. I live close to the beach in a country with year-round spring-like weather, a dream destination for many. My hometown is Paris, the most visited city in the world. So, when we decided to spend New Year’s on a tropical …