Time for a new life and house update! The work on the new room is almost complete, and we can’t wait for the workers to leave so we can finally enjoy the peace and quiet of the beach. They’ve been working tirelessly since March, and even though we were away …
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10 Essential Insights into the Guatemalan Real Estate Market
Last week, I discussed what $250,000 to $1 million could get you in the Guatemalan property market. It was a lengthy post, so I split it into two parts to cover the specifics of Guatemalan real estate. If you’re interested in buying my place, feel free to reach out! Guatemalan …
REAL ESTATE: MY JOURNEY OF SELLING THE SAME RENTAL PROPERTY TWICE
Last week was incredibly stressful because I was selling my studio apartment in the suburbs of Paris. I had found a buyer in June, but it took months for the legal contract to be prepared due to his lawyer’s delays. We finally managed to sign the sale agreement at the …
7 Insights on Financial Independence Gained from Over 150 Interviews
Today, I’m thrilled to share a guest post from Julie! Julie is a 29-year-old living in the Pacific Northwest, aiming for financial independence. She loves dogs, wine, and cheesy reality TV shows. Julie co-hosts the FIRE Drill podcast, sells on Etsy, and blogs at Millennial Boss. Last year, she earned …
Five Essential Strategies for Building Wealth Inspired by the Millionaire Next Door
Good morning! Today, I have a guest post from Shelby, the creator of the InvestingTips360 blog. Shelby is passionate about investing and loves helping new investors start their journey towards financial success. If you’re interested in writing a guest post on RFI, let me know. Millionaires seem to be everywhere …
Charming Abode in Guatemala: A Journey at 18 Months
If you’re curious about how it all began from day one, I’ve created a page with links to past posts about our house and Guatemala in general, including living costs and travel tips. Hey there! It feels great to be back home after spending barely a week here over the …
Progress Report on Blog Revenue Commitment for Education, April-June 2014
Since I started Make Money Your Way last July, I decided to pledge 10% of my blogging income to support children’s education in my village. I previously shared that I awarded two scholarships to the top two middle school students so they could attend high school 150 miles away for …
SEPTEMBER PROGRESS REPORT: ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENTS THROUGH CHARITY
Since I started “Make Money Your Way” in mid-2013, I’ve committed to donating 10% of my blogging income to support children’s education in my village. As mentioned in a previous update, I provided two scholarships to the top middle school students, enabling them to attend high school 150 miles away …
A Coastal Retreat or a Lakeside Haven: Comparing Two Idyllic Lifestyles
Before buying my lakefront house in Northern Guatemala, I spent nearly a year living on the Southern Pacific Coast, right on the beach. I enjoy being surrounded by water, though beach living is quite different from lake living, and there are several factors to consider when choosing between them. **Tides** …
The Consequences of Consuming Your Own Food: A Killer’s Perspective
**Vegetarians and faint of heart, you might want to skip to the last paragraph or come back tomorrow for a new post.** **Before:** I’m not sure if I’m exactly proud of this, but here it goes: I’ve finally managed to kill one of the chickens from my coop myself. I’ve …