Good morning! Today, Jon from MoneySmartGuides shares his thoughts on financial independence and jokes about possibly becoming my neighbor in Guatemala. If you’re interested in guest posting on RFI, let me know. You can find me today on Stacking Benjamins, discussing how to plan for your financial future, and on …
BLOGGING THROUGH DAY 7 OF QUARANTINE ON CORONADO ISLAND
Long time no see on the blog! During this quarantine, I’ve decided to get back into journaling and blogging to keep both you and myself entertained. It might feel like you’ve missed a whole season of updates, so I’ll try to catch you up as we go. In the meantime, …
MY JOURNEY TO INVESTING YOUNG, GRADUATING DEBT-FREE, AND ACHIEVING FINANCIAL FREEDOM
I built a net worth of over $100,000 by the time I graduated from college at 21. My goal was never to become fabulously wealthy and splurge on Ferraris. Instead, I wanted to be my own boss and live life on my own terms. Even as a kid, my desire …
Affordable Romance in the Heart of Paris
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, …
How Three Key Decisions Enabled My Multi-Million Dollar Retirement
I’ve spent years diving deep into personal finance, always on the hunt for that elusive secret to amassing great wealth. Fast forward twenty-five years, and here’s what I’ve figured out: there isn’t a secret. Building wealth is mostly about common sense, discipline, and giving it time. Essentially, all of the …
HOW DOES YOUR WEALTH COMPARE TO YOUR GRANDPARENTS’ PROSPERITY?
Recently, I shared some thoughts about how our grandparents or previous generations probably earned less money than we do now but also had fewer needs because they were highly self-sufficient. They grew their own food, built parts or all of their houses, sewed their clothes, and more. Because of this …
Latest Developments from Our European Journey
Hello from Granada, Spain! I’ve been doing my best to stay off the computer while traveling around Europe, and I think I’m doing pretty well, though my boyfriend might disagree. My amazing virtual assistant is taking care of most of the work behind the scenes, and I managed to schedule …
Mastering Stylish Wardrobe Choices on a Budget
Do you enjoy dressing up? It’s time to invest in a few key wardrobe pieces. Even if your clothing budget is tight or nonexistent, there are still options available. Today, I’ll share some great tips on how to dress well without spending a lot.
STEP 22: EVALUATING THE TRUE VALUE OF YOUR ESSENTIALS IN A COST-EFFECTIVE WORLD
This post is part of a series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. Over the past few days, we’ve discussed what financial independence can mean for different people and what it means to me personally. To me, it means living a comfortable life without worrying about money. There …
Cultivating Financial Success and Physical Strength
Here’s the rephrased version of the article: We all want to look good and have some money saved up. No one plans to be broke or out of shape, but life tends to get in the way. We get busy, push our goals aside, and feel like we have no …