Hello everyone! I’m excited to let you know that I’m finally taking a holiday after four years. I’ll be heading to Belize for a few days of rest and relaxation with my boyfriend, his sister, and her boyfriend. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season. See you next week! Best, Pauline
Hi there! Today, I’m having a chat with Pat Murphy, the publisher of Feeling Financial, about how to keep your investments safe. Pat writes about personal finance, focusing on how our emotions and behavior impact financial outcomes. Right now, it’s tough to maintain a conservative mix of investments. With the threat of rising interest rates,…
Hey there! Today I’m sharing some tips at Modest Money on how to tackle debt by boosting your income. I also chatted on Joe’s Stacking Benjamins podcast about retiring abroad, which was a blast even though I’m not a pro like Joe! So, I own a three-bedroom flat in the UK where I rent out…
I’ve spent quite some time in Guatemala, living there for three years between 2004 and 2006, and again for seven months in 2011 while I traveled around Europe and the US. Although my experience was mainly back then, it took a turn when I bought a house in the northern region of Guatemala. This area,…
Hi there! I finally made my way back to Guatemala, just in time for my one-year anniversary. I had been away for over two months, and thankfully, the trip back was smoother than the outbound journey through Cancun. My route took me to Atlanta, where I had a 12-hour layover. I considered meeting up with…
Congratulations on taking the big step to propose to your partner! But before you tie the knot, it’s a good idea to take a close look at your financial situation. Here are some key financial areas to sort out before walking down the aisle: 1) Understand each other’s financial standings. A lot of couples avoid…
Hey there! I recently made a spontaneous decision. Instead of taking a short trip to the US in September, which was part of my financial plans for 2013, I’m heading to Europe for a couple of months! I often browse for flights just for fun, comparing prices between places like Miami or NY and last-minute…
Hello! Today I’m excited to share a guest post from Taynia, a CPA and the founder of The Fiscal Flamingo, a lively website aimed at helping women transition from being in debt to enjoying financial freedom. When she’s not transforming big spenders into savvy savers, you can find her writing about her professional experiences at…
Good morning! If you’ve been keeping up with my blog income reports on Make Money Your Way, you probably know that since launching my second website in July 2013, I’ve committed 10% of my blogging income to provide scholarships for young students in my village. Initially, the plan was to offer two scholarships to the…
Good morning! Today, I have a guest post from CJ Renzi, a classical guitarist, writer, and blogger whose book, “The End of Wishing Our Days Away,” has just been released. Have you ever missed out on a big opportunity? Screwed up a golden chance? If we keep obsessing over all the missed opportunities, we’d drown…