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…
This post is part of a series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. **STEP 8: AUTOMATE YOUR FINANCES** To achieve financial independence, you’ll need significant savings and smart investments to generate passive income over the years. However, saving has to be consistent and regular. You can’t save $20 at the end of the…
Financial independence is becoming a popular way to describe living without having to work for money, a goal that might feel out of reach for many people. But I’m here to tell you that it’s not as hard or impossible as it seems. With some education and patience, anyone can achieve their financial goals as…
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…
Recently, I sold an investment, and with another one maturing, plus some insurance money from a past investment and decent income from online gigs, I suddenly have quite a bit of cash—$200,000 to be exact. Now, I’m figuring out what to do with it. No, I’m not wasting it on booze and parties. Here are…
This isn’t a sob story about my recent breakup turning me into a less appealing version of Bridget Jones. But now that my boyfriend is gone, I’m on my own in the middle of the Guatemalan jungle. Sometimes, I wish there were two of us to handle things. Problems seem bigger in remote locations, unlike…
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…
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…
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…
Have you set your financial goals for the new year? I usually don’t detail my goals too much, but to track my progress and stay motivated, here’s a list of what I aim to achieve next year. **Increase My Net Worth by 30%** Last year, my net worth grew by 20%, which was less than…