When I travel, I love to shop for food and compare prices. I’m always looking for a good bargain and have a mental price list to help me figure out what’s cheap compared to home. For instance, tomatoes in Guatemala cost about $0.25 per pound, so it hurts to pay …
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Shedding Winter Weight: A Guide to Seasonal Fitness
Losing weight after the winter holidays doesn’t have to be so daunting if people avoid lingering and stop eating the leftovers.
Should You Consider Purchasing Land in Guatemala City?
I’ve been eyeing a lovely piece of land lately, and as you might know, I have some money I want to invest. I already spent $100,000 to secure my share of beach access on a 90-acre development up north, and I’ve done some roadwork and dug a well there. So, …
EVALUATING THE PROS AND CONS OF INSTALLING A RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM
I’m excited to welcome Larry from The Skilled Investor, who has written an insightful two-part series on home rooftop solar power systems. My recent purchase of 17 solar panels for our home, probably to power a well pump for our land, made Larry’s insights particularly timely. I hope you find …
Maximizing Your Time and Joy in the Early Stages of Retirement
On Make Money Your Way, we’re celebrating our 6-month milestone. Did I reach my goal of earning $3,000 by this point? Click to find out… In early retirement, one question that often comes up is how to fill your time and manage relationships when you’re no longer working a 9 …
Crafting Personalized Furniture: A Journey for Enjoyment and Earnings
Eric from Simple Life Abroad is a fellow Guatemalan expat who’s always diving into new side hustles. If you’re interested in guest posting on RFI, just let me know. ### Customized Furniture Mini Case-Study When I’m looking for side hustles, I consider a few key things: – Does it require …
THE CRUCIAL SEMESTER: UNDERSTANDING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR STUDENTS
Good morning! Today, we’re participating in a financial literacy roundup organized by Shannon from The Heavy Purse. The theme is about realizing how important money is for living a good life. To me, understanding finances early on is crucial to avoid costly mistakes for the rest of your life. As …
How Your Freedom Was Gradually Eroded, One Consumer Product at a Time
### Making the Most of DIY Days A lot of my friends see my lifestyle filled with travel, leisure, plenty of free time, and no regular job, and they can’t help but wonder: How am I living on a tropical beach without a job for over four years, while they’re …
How Would You Make the Most of a $200,000 Windfall?
Recently, I sold an investment, and with another one maturing, plus some insurance money from a past investment and decent income from online gigs, I suddenly have quite a bit of cash—$200,000 to be exact. Now, I’m figuring out what to do with it. No, I’m not wasting it on …
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 …