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…
It’s been a while since my last blog! During this quarantine, I’ve decided to get back into journaling and blogging, using a first-person voice to keep both you and me entertained. It might feel like you’ve missed an entire season, but we’ll catch up as we go. In the meantime, stay safe and keep washing…
Good morning! Today, let’s dive into something interesting over at Savvy Scott. We’re exploring whether you should splurge more on Christmas gifts when your income goes up. Fascinating, right? When thinking about Guatemala, many people imagine small huts, dirt roads, and general poverty. However, if you’re wealthy in Guatemala, you are extremely wealthy. The Gini…
I’m Eva Baker, a 17-year-old high school student with a keen interest in securing my financial future, and I love to help other teens do the same. When I’m not at the gym rock climbing or daydreaming about my future wedding, I’m busy sharing my financial journey on TeensGotCents. Living in a world full of…
I’m currently sitting in the public works office of the council, trying to get some work done despite the loud music playing on the radio, making it hard for anyone to focus. Two guys are browsing Facebook, with one casually perched on the other’s desk, while two ladies decided to escape the heat by relaxing…
No one ever said they can’t wait to wake up at the crack of dawn to go to a job they don’t like with no clear plan to escape the grind. Everyone dreams of the day when they no longer have to rely on their job to support themselves and achieve financial independence. But the…
Good morning! Today I’m teaming up with a few blogs around Shannon from The Heavy Purse to help spread the word about Financial Literacy Month. So what’s financial literacy all about? It’s essentially knowing how money works in the world: how you earn it, manage it, invest it to grow more, and even donate it…
Over the past five years, I’ve learned a crucial lesson about money: financial success doesn’t just happen—you have to plan for it. Just like living within your means and saving for the future, setting clear financial goals is essential. No one cares about your financial goals as much as you do. The average American spends…
Long time no blog! During this quarantine, I’ve decided to get back into journaling and blogging in a more personal way, keeping both you and me entertained. You might feel like you’ve missed a lot, and honestly, you kind of have! But I’ll do my best to catch you up as we go along. In…
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…