I was chatting with a friend recently about how having kids made him a better employee. His motivation to provide for his children pushed him to work harder than ever. He mentioned that before he had kids, he could barely make ends meet, but now he’s making more money than ever, enough to support his…
I’ve been sharing tales of sun, exotic places, affordable living, and travel for months now. Many of you have commented with things like, “Oh my god! You’re living the dream!” which really brightens my day and reminds me how lucky I am. But let’s be honest for a moment. Who would really want to live…
Hey everyone! Today is my birthday, so my boyfriend and I are heading to the beach to relax. In the meantime, enjoy the recap of our bike trip through Northern Spain! Last time, I shared the first part of our two-month motorcycle trip through France. Now, we’re continuing our journey through Northern Spain on our…
Happy Monday! Here’s some uplifting news from sunny Guatemala. This recap was delayed due to the storm, but now things are almost back to normal. I’m on a plane to France as you read this, so enjoy the update! After a bustling Easter, life is returning to its usual pace, and we’re wrapping up the…
This post is part of a series called the “30 Steps Program to Financial Independence.” Yesterday, we discussed how to prioritize your spending. The idea is to allocate a larger portion of your income to things that are important to you and cut back on secondary or unnecessary expenses. For instance, my priorities include traveling,…
Good morning! Let’s talk about some practical ways to bring in extra income, especially in today’s economy where every bit helps. You might need to get a little creative though, as competition is fierce in every industry. Put in some effort, learn the ropes, and network, and you’ll likely see some rewarding results. Any extra…
It’s been a while since I last blogged! During this quarantine, I’ve decided to get back into journaling and blogging with a more personal touch. I hope this keeps us both entertained. You might feel like you’ve missed a lot, and you have—I’ll try to catch you up as we go along. In the meantime,…
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 almost called it a passive…
Greg here, and with over 25 years of experience as a money coach, author, speaker, securities litigation expert witness, and financial planner, I’m dedicated to helping you retire with confidence and peace of mind. Beyond my professional credentials (CFP®, CLU®, AIF®, AAMS®), I’m also a certified fiduciary financial planner. When not advising clients, you’ll find…
Can you believe I made $140 from two old, beat-up bikes that were just sitting in my mum’s storage last week? It took some elbow grease to fix them up, though. One bike had a broken brake, and the other needed a few minor repairs. Honestly, I wasn’t sure anyone would want to buy them….