Kayla from FrugalRules.com here. As a personal finance blogger in my mid-20s, I love discussing money topics of all kinds. Today, I want to share why frugality alone won’t lead you to financial independence. From personal experience, I’ve learned that just cutting back on expenses isn’t enough to achieve financial …
INITIATE YOUR FINANCIAL JOURNEY BY ASSESSING YOUR CREDIT PROFILE
Keeping track of your credit report is a crucial financial habit, no matter what stage of life you’re in—from starting out to retirement. To make any solid financial plans, it’s essential to understand your current financial status. Regularly checking your credit report helps you see how well you’re sticking to …
Day 8 of Quarantine on Coronado Island: The Fire That Never Ignited
It’s been a while since I’ve updated my blog! During this quarantine, I’ve decided to get back into journaling and blogging, hoping it keeps both you and me entertained. You might feel like you’ve missed a lot of updates, but I’ll do my best to fill in the gaps as …
Progress Report on Financial Objectives: January-February 2013
On January 1st, I set several financial goals and will be updating them every couple of months throughout the year. Here’s the first review. Already, two months have passed! My main financial goal was to grow my net worth by 30%. However, with the purchase of a car, a boat, …
BUILDING A WEBSITE TO GENERATE ADDITIONAL REVENUE.
A few days ago, I started looking into Forex as a way to make some extra money. As you might know, I usually lean towards unconventional income sources, like my cattle, coconuts, or land investments, rather than traditional stocks and shares. Today, I want to talk about creating websites. I …
The Return of My Presence!
Hi friends! If you read my last Little House in Guatemala update, you’ll know that I’m back home. Actually, I’ve been home for a while but have been super busy with Airbnb guests. We hosted eight people in the first ten days we arrived, plus my boyfriend’s aunt. On top …
Evaluating the Value of Gel Manicures: Are They Truly Worth the Investment?
Hello, everyone! Today, I’m diving into the world of gel manicures, and I’ll be sharing my personal experience with you. Living in a small Guatemalan jungle, I rarely get manicures. On the rare occasions that I do, I usually end up feeling frustrated because my daily jungle activities quickly ruin …
Progress Report: Educational Charity Pledge – July to August 2014
Since starting Make Money Your Way in mid-2013, I committed to giving 10% of my blogging income to support children’s education in my village. As mentioned in a previous update, I awarded two scholarships to the top middle school students so they could attend high school 150 miles away for …
Five Personal Insights on Why Early Retirement Isn’t for Me
Logan, a CPA and personal finance expert, started his blog, Money Done Right, in July 2017 after nearly a decade of helping big businesses save money in the corporate world. His aim is to help everyday Americans earn, save, and invest more money. Each year, the FIRE (Financial Independence/Retire Early) …
13 Financial Resolutions for 2013: #13 Savor the Journey!
Here we are, nearing the end of our 13 money resolutions for 2013 series. We’ve made it through twelve resolutions, and now we’re at the final one. If you’ve been working hard, it’s time to relax and remember that money isn’t just for saving; it’s also for enjoying. Here are …