Isn’t it funny how pets can resemble kids? We’ve had our little Great Dane, Napoleon, for a month now, and the more time passes, the more he reminds me of my toddler niece. For instance, both are on their best behavior when they expect a treat. I’ve yet to see Napoleon sit perfectly still with…
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,…
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…
We talked about how saving is the first step towards financial independence. To eventually become financially independent, you need to save a decent amount of money. Just like starting a diet, you should begin with small, manageable steps. It’s unrealistic to aim to save $2,500 each month if you only earn $3,000. Every bit counts,…
This post is part of a series on 13 money resolutions for 2013. You can check the first post for an updated list of the following ones. As you review your spending, look for ways you might be wasting money. Reducing waste can be relatively easy and helps save cash. **Food** I’m committed to not…
This post is part of a series called the “30 Steps Program to Financial Independence.” Yesterday, we discussed how to prioritize your spending. The idea is to allocate a larger portion of your income to things that are important to you and cut back on secondary or unnecessary expenses. For instance, my priorities include traveling,…
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,…
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…
I recently came across a statistic that said only 17% of people have long-term goals, and just 3% have written them down. It also mentioned that people who write down their goals are five times more likely to achieve them. A few years ago, I would’ve thought these stats were nonsense. I believed everyone had…
Nathan Clarke is a martial artist and personal finance blogger at millionairedojo.com, where he combines his passion for martial arts with financial advice. You can find him on Twitter @millionairedojo. From a young age, Nathan loved martial arts. He would watch Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee movies and practice their moves with his siblings. He…