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This post is part of a 30-day series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. When I travel, I’m always blown away by how random people are willing to help me. Some have hosted me, some have fed me, and others have shown me the way. Without these kind …

I recently went through a stressful week because I was selling my studio flat in the suburbs of Paris. I had a buyer lined up back in June, but it took forever for the lawyer to draft the contract, and we only got around to signing the sale at the …

**Finding Your Community** This post is part of a 30-day series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. You can check out the list of other posts here. Over the past few days, we’ve explored ways to become more self-sufficient to achieve financial independence. The more you can do …

This article is part of a 30-day series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. STEP 7: INVEST The ultimate goal of financial independence is to generate enough income through investments so you don’t have to return to an office job. How can you achieve that? By making smart …

We all know the saying, “time is money.” When I work an 8-hour job in an office, my employer compensates me for my time. For him, this is the price he’s willing to pay to get tasks done. For me, it’s the amount I’m willing to accept as a fair …

Today’s post discusses Planwise, a free tool that lets you understand the impact of your financial decisions. Whether you’re buying a home, purchasing a car, paying off debt, or receiving a raise, you can see how these choices affect your future. Emily will detail all the great features and how …

This post is part of a 30-day series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. When I could no longer tolerate my job, I began to seriously consider what I wanted to do next. I needed to find work that I loved and that would support the lifestyle of …

I’ve been reading a lot lately about budget-friendly dating and discussing finances in a relationship, but I’m still not entirely sure about how to approach it. My boyfriend and I wrapped up our motorcycle trip last month, and since he flew back to Guatemala, we ended our relationship. Now, I’m …

This post is part of a 30-day series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. If you’ve been tracking your journey toward financial independence, you’ve probably noticed your passive income gradually increasing. It might have started small, like $5 a month or $10 a month. Everyone earns some passive …

Paris ranks as one of the priciest cities in both Europe and the world. Every time I return from more affordable places, I’m shocked by the high costs. So, finding fun yet cheap date ideas seems daunting! The dating lifestyle in Paris is far from thrifty. People are often stressed, …