At the beginning of the year, on January 1st, I set several financial goals and have been providing updates every couple of months. This is my third review. My main financial goal was to increase my net worth by 30%. After spending over $40K on house renovations and land development, I haven’t adjusted the value…
Since I’m incredible at planning ahead (not really), I already had a post lined up to recap the past two weeks. But then Friday night, a huge storm hit us. It had been a scorching week, and the guys working on the land development were exhausted and sunburned. We were all looking forward to the…
I read an interesting guest post on the blog “I Will Teach You To Be Rich” by Jay Cross, who actually paid a fee just to apply for his dream job. It was a smart move for both him and the recruiter. The recruiter’s small barrier ensured only the most motivated applicants applied. By paying…
My family has been on a journey to embrace minimalism and simplicity in various aspects of our lives—financially, in our work, and at home. With two kids and all the stuff that comes with them, it’s been a challenge, but we’ve managed pretty well. Over the past few months, we’ve gone through our house one…
Let’s give a warm welcome to Spencer, who is sharing his insights on achieving financial independence while serving in the Air Force. Spencer, who writes at the Military Money Manual, explains how he aims to achieve financial independence before turning 40 by leveraging his military pay and benefits. Achieving financial independence isn’t just for million-dollar…
I’ve been reading a lot lately about budget-friendly dating and discussing finances in a relationship, but I’m still not entirely sure about how to approach it. My boyfriend and I wrapped up our motorcycle trip last month, and since he flew back to Guatemala, we ended our relationship. Now, I’m thinking about dating again. Even…
Good morning everyone! Let’s give a warm welcome to Brian Fourman. Brian used to be a personal finance and Bible teacher at a private school, but now he’s a stay-at-home dad and a blogger. He enjoys rental real estate, running, cooking, and sports. When he has free time, he loves spending it with his four…
When I graduated from college a decade ago, I decided to explore the world solo for a year. Being young and eager, I wanted to experience life to the fullest, all while sticking to a tight budget. I noticed many couples traveling together and often wondered if it would be more economical to have a…
Happy Independence Day to all my U.S. readers! Hope you’re enjoying your day off! Here’s a holiday tip that only a personal finance blogger might suggest: While you’re celebrating Independence Day, take a moment to determine when you want to achieve financial independence. I know it sounds a bit geeky—who would think about finances during…
Long time no blog! I’ve decided to use this quarantine period to get back into journaling and blogging, writing in a first-person voice to keep us both entertained. You might feel like you’ve missed a lot, and you’d be right! I’ll try to catch you up as we go along. In the meantime, stay safe…