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…
As you might know, I left my last corporate job when I was 29, which, if I must admit, was over four years ago. What you might not know is that my initial plan was quite different. Right after graduating college, I always aimed for early retirement, ideally by the age of 40. I figured…
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…
According to Airbnb, the average earnings for people renting out rooms in New York City is around $21,000 a year. That’s a significant amount of extra income for about 10,000 hosts! Imagine what you could do with an additional $21,000 each year. It sounds great, right? But what would you be willing to give up…
Here’s an updated version of your article using more conversational language for better readability: — Time for an update on your favorite Guatemalan telenovela! The big news last time was that our land development’s deeds got approved, complete with property titles. This was a huge win for us, especially since the council had demanded a…
When I had a job in hospitality, a wealthy family came in one day with their daughter, who had just lost a tooth. I asked her if she was expecting a shiny coin from the tooth fairy, and her mother said, “Money isn’t very important to us. The tooth fairy usually brings nail polish or…
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 you’re planning a motorcycle trip that lasts a few months, packing can be a real challenge. Last summer, we went on a six-month journey around Europe, from Turkey to the North Cape in Norway. This trip required us to pack clothes for both hot and cold weather. Our trip to Morocco was a bit…
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…
No one ever said they can’t wait to wake up at the crack of dawn to go to a job they don’t like with no clear plan to escape the grind. Everyone dreams of the day when they no longer have to rely on their job to support themselves and achieve financial independence. But the…