A few months back, I traveled to France with the idea of buying a new laptop. My trusty Asus Eeepc had been with me for three years, surviving over 60,000 miles on motorcycle panniers, enduring all sorts of harsh conditions. Despite its resilience, it was getting noisy after my latest trip to Europe, making me…
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 control. Our jobs drain us,…
Hey there, long time no see! I’ve decided to use this quarantine period to get back into journaling and blogging. It’s a great way to stay entertained, and I hope it keeps you entertained too. You might feel like you’ve missed a lot, but don’t worry, I’ll fill in the gaps as we go. Remember…
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…
I’ve seen various posts about real estate in different cities around the world, and I thought I’d share my experience in Guatemala. Guatemala has a unique market. It’s a small country with only a few desirable areas for expats. While some foreigners might live very modestly, such as a Spanish girl in my village who…
After discussing how to make money from other people’s unwanted items on Make Money Your Way, here are ten tips to help you host a successful yard sale. Read on for more information…
I know most personal finance experts say you should have an emergency fund, but I’ve never really worried about it for a few reasons. First, I’ve always been pretty good with my finances. I’ve saved a lot, so on any given month, if something came up, I could just stop saving and use that money…
I can’t believe it’s been two years since I arrived in Guatemala with just one suitcase, ready to start a new life in the remote Northern region of Petén. My now ex-boyfriend and I had bought a house there that I’d only ever seen in pictures. Here’s a quick recap of everything that’s happened since….
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, over $12K of home improvements,…
With mortgages being unaffordable for many first-time buyers, and the UK rental market expanding, now is a great time to consider becoming a landlord. Here are some key points to think about before starting your property venture. **Location Matters** As often mentioned, the location of your property is crucial, especially for buy-to-let properties. You need…