A few years ago, I embarked on the journey of building my own house, which turned out to be quite an adventure. Today, I’ll walk you through the process to see if it all makes sense. When I built my house, I had no real choice in hiring an architect …
Strategies to Consider When Funds Are Insufficient
During my first year of college, I had two majors, and taking on an extra job was practically impossible. My college town had around 40,000 students, and most of the limited job opportunities were already taken by seniors. When I arrived unprepared in September, I knew I had to rely …
CORONADO QUARANTINE, DAY 55 – A MOMENT OF TURMOIL?
Long time no blog! During this quarantine, I’ve decided to get back into journaling and blogging in a more personal way, keeping both you and me entertained. You might feel like you’ve missed a lot, and honestly, you kind of have! But I’ll do my best to catch you up …
From Financial Struggles to a $332,000 Net Worth in Just Six Years: My Journey
Imagine this: you have a job, but your income is negative. It sounds crazy, right? That was my life six years ago. My student loans were so huge that my entire paycheck went towards paying them off. I was living beyond my means and needed to make some serious financial …
Charming Abode in Guatemala: Week 6 Chronicle
This is the fifth part of my journey about transforming the land I bought in Guatemala and my new life here. If you missed the earlier parts, you can catch up with Part 1 through Part 4. This week has been pretty relaxing compared to the last. I decided to …
Navigating Day 63 of Coronado Quarantine: A Tapestry of Uncertainty
It’s been a while since I last blogged! During this quarantine period, I’ve decided to get back into journaling and blogging in a more personal way, hoping to keep both you and myself entertained. You might feel like you’ve missed a few updates or even a whole season, but I’ll …
The Financial Implications of a Winter Sojourn in Guatemala
### Thinking About Wintering in Guatemala? Here’s a Detailed Budget Breakdown Retiring abroad permanently might not be in your plans, but what about escaping the dreary winters for 3-6 months each year? This could be a perfect middle ground between living abroad and staying at home. Let’s dive into how …
Gratitude Reflections and a Chance to Win $100
Good morning everyone! I’m excited to announce my first giveaway where you can win $75 in cash or Amazon vouchers! If you’re interested, be sure to check out my guest post on Daily Money Shot where I share the story of my stolen piano, among other robberies, and offer some …