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With mortgages being unaffordable for many first-time buyers, and the UK rental market expanding, now is a great time to consider becoming a landlord. Here are some key points to think about before starting your property venture. **Location Matters** As often mentioned, the location of your property is crucial, especially …

This is the eighth part of my journey converting the land I bought in Guatemala and my new life here. If you missed the earlier parts, you can catch up on them. Since it’s the last day of the year, let’s take a look back at the house expenses. We’ve …

Recently, I admitted that traditional budgets don’t work for me. I find them too detailed, and keeping track of all the categories and numbers overwhelms me. Even so, I need to keep my finances in order, save money, and ensure the bills are paid. Here’s an alternative for those who …

Good morning! I’m guest posting at Work Save Live today, where you can find my tips on saving money when buying a new house. And don’t forget, there’s still a chance to win $1,000 in our biggest giveaway yet, plus another $100 at the end of this post! I got …

### Working Hard on the Roof Before I moved to Guatemala, I was considering houses in the South of France. For the same price, I would have ended up with a run-down house that needed a lot of fixing. I imagined myself as a carpenter, mason, and architect, tackling all …

Happy New Year! I hope 2013 brings you happiness, joy, health, friendships, and of course, smart money decisions. To help you start the year on the right financial foot, I’m introducing a mini boot camp to get your finances in order, along with co-hosting a $100 cash giveaway to kickstart …

I’ve been sharing tales of sun, exotic places, affordable living, and travel for months now. Many of you have commented with things like, “Oh my god! You’re living the dream!” which really brightens my day and reminds me how lucky I am. But let’s be honest for a moment. Who …

If you’re reading this, it means I still don’t have Internet access in Guatemala, but I’m working on it! Last week, a reader asked how I manage to travel and fund my way around the world. Since several people have asked me this in the past, I decided to respond …

Happy Monday! It’s indeed a happy one because the work is coming to an end. While BF was away, we almost lost a whole week of progress. They were building a small extension to serve as storage, with clear instructions: pour concrete on the floor, build three walls (the fourth …

This is the fourth part of my ongoing story about converting the land I bought in Guatemala and settling into my new life here. You can catch up with Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 if you missed them. It’s the weekend as I write this, and the house …