This post is part of a 30-day series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. When I could no longer tolerate my job, I began to seriously consider what I wanted to do next. I needed to find work that I loved and that would support the lifestyle of freedom and travel I desired….
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…
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,…
Over at Make Money Your Way, Troy continues the series on investing for beginners by explaining the two types of options: Call options and Put options. Ever wondered if people around the world take on as much debt as you do? Do they have as many credit cards, student loans, or consumer loans? When I…
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…
Jeanne is a wife and mother of two who works full-time as a freelancer and virtual assistant. Occasionally, she also helps out on the farm she owns with her husband. With a background in finance and medical office management, Jeanne is currently focused on improving her financial well-being and aims to assist others in doing…
This article is part of a 30-day series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. Have you ever hit the enter button on your computer’s calculator and watched the multiplication run endlessly until it reached a massive number? That’s essentially what compound interest does. If you have $100 at an interest rate of 5%,…
We all delay things; some of us do it more than others. I get it—when you’re in your twenties or even thirties, thinking about retirement feels like looking at something far off in the distance. This lack of urgency is a big mistake! Here’s Why Can you save half of your income? Probably not! But,…
Long time no see on the blog! I’m taking advantage of this quarantine to get back into journaling and blogging in a more conversational, first-person style. Hopefully, this will keep both you and me entertained. If it seems like you’ve missed a lot, don’t worry—I’ll catch you up as we go. In the meantime, stay…
Since I started “Make Money Your Way” in mid-2013, I’ve committed to donating 10% of my blogging income to support children’s education in my village. As mentioned in a previous update, I provided two scholarships to the top middle school students, enabling them to attend high school 150 miles away for the next three years….