Is it better to work and be broke, or to rely on welfare? Recently, I was talking about my sister who works as a nanny, earning about $1,800 per month. After she covers work-related expenses and pays another nanny to take care of her own child, she’s left with about $350. Now, she’s also dealing…
Good morning! Today, I have a guest post from Shelby, the creator of the InvestingTips360 blog. Shelby is passionate about investing and loves helping new investors start their journey towards financial success. If you’re interested in writing a guest post on RFI, let me know. Millionaires seem to be everywhere these days. Back in 2013,…
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,…
I’ve been reading a lot lately about budget-friendly dating and discussing finances in a relationship, but I’m still not entirely sure about how to approach it. My boyfriend and I wrapped up our motorcycle trip last month, and since he flew back to Guatemala, we ended our relationship. Now, I’m thinking about dating again. Even…
When I was in high school, it was a given that I would go to college. I always did well in school, but I wasn’t really passionate about any one subject. I liked languages the most because it felt like a mini escape from the classroom. On the other hand, subjects like math, literature, and…
This post is part of a 30-day series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. When I travel, I’m always blown away by how random people are willing to help me. Some have hosted me, some have fed me, and others have shown me the way. Without these kind strangers, my trips would have…
Buying structured settlement annuities directly from someone who receives them has multiple benefits, and you can gain significantly if you follow the process carefully. A direct annuitant is someone looking to sell part or all of their future periodic payments for a lump sum at a discounted rate. The purchaser buys these discounted payments, which…
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…
When I was a kid, I overheard my aunt telling my mom how uncomfortable she felt asking my uncle for money. In the 1970s, as a stay-at-home mom, she didn’t have her own income, and getting her own credit card wasn’t easy. So, every night before bed, she would ask my uncle for $20 to…
Time for a new life and house update. It’s been quite a whirlwind lately. After spending a whole month with my brother visiting and then going through a breakup with my boyfriend, getting back to everyday life has been challenging. After dropping my brother off at the airport, I returned home feeling pretty drained. Thankfully,…