When I travel, I love to shop for food and compare prices. I’m always looking for a good bargain and have a mental price list to help me figure out what’s cheap compared to home. For instance, tomatoes in Guatemala cost about $0.25 per pound, so it hurts to pay $1.99 for them elsewhere. However,…
Many people often search online for the best ways to build wealth, hoping for profitable stock market tips or good retirement plans. But here, we’re going to take a different approach and discuss how you can build wealth by being smart. Being smart can mean many things. In this article, we’ll explore whether investing in…
I never imagined I’d buy a property outright with cash, but here I am, on my second one. Right out of college, I had saved $25,000 thanks to numerous student jobs and low tuition costs in France. I wanted to use that money to buy a flat. However, my work contract was ending with the…
**Vegetarians and faint of heart, you might want to skip to the last paragraph or come back tomorrow for a new post.** **Before:** I’m not sure if I’m exactly proud of this, but here it goes: I’ve finally managed to kill one of the chickens from my coop myself. I’ve talked a lot about wanting…
Today, I’m happy to welcome Shannon from The Heavy Purse to share her insights on money activities for kids. Like Shannon, I’ve worked from a young age and believe in teaching kids the value of money, giving them ample opportunities to work and learn. Shannon is doing a great job with her two daughters and…
Cryptocurrencies have huge potential as an investment, though they’ve also seen plenty of ups and downs. Unless you’re a professional trader, it’s wise to manage your risk by following sound investment principles. Without proper risk management, investing in cryptocurrencies can feel a lot like gambling. One challenge is the plethora of cryptocurrency exchanges available, which…
This week started off on a high note with the arrival of electricity. The electrician had been hard at work fixing the wiring both inside the house and from the meter to the house. It seems most of the wiring had been stolen, either by thieves or possibly because the previous owner stopped paying his…