I know most personal finance experts say you should have an emergency fund, but I’ve never really worried about it for a few reasons. First, I’ve always been pretty good with my finances. I’ve saved a lot, so on any given month, if something came up, I could just stop saving and use that money…
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…
Growing up, I could never understand why people drove old, beat-up cars. To me, even mid-range cars seemed like a waste. I thought you should either drive a top-tier car or nothing at all. I used to think those people with their worn-out vehicles simply hadn’t worked hard enough to afford something nicer. The same…
This article is part of a series on 13 money resolutions for 2013. We’re focusing on how you can save a lot of money by doing things yourself now that we’ve already trimmed the fat from our monthly budgets. I’m not naturally handy, but I’ve learned to do plenty of things that turned out to…
This post is part of a series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. **STEP 8: AUTOMATE YOUR FINANCES** To achieve financial independence, you’ll need significant savings and smart investments to generate passive income over the years. However, saving has to be consistent and regular. You can’t save $20 at the end of the…
After spending two weeks in Morocco, we were excited to head back to Europe. We had around two weeks left to travel from Southern Spain to Paris to catch our flights. Though two weeks might seem like a long vacation, it felt short for us since we’re used to traveling for six months at a…
I’m a big fan of Airbnb, the website that lets you rent out your room to travelers for a night, a week, or even a month. I love the flexibility it offers and, of course, the extra income! If you’re new to hosting on Airbnb, here are some tips to boost your profile and attract…
Logan is a CPA, personal finance expert, and founder of the finance blog Money Done Right, launched in July 2017. After nearly ten years in the corporate world helping big companies save money, he started his blog to help everyday Americans earn, save, and invest more money. The FIRE movement, which stands for “Financial Independence…
Google Reader Here’s a list of some blogs I follow, which I usually check out through Google Reader whenever I get a free moment. The first few blogs are some of the top personal finance (PF) blogs out there. If you found my blog before these (really??!!), I highly recommend checking them out for some…
I’m back in Paris now. The motorcycle trip is over and my boyfriend has returned to Guatemala. As many travelers know, returning to routine life can be tough. Transitioning from an adventurous lifestyle to a regular schedule can feel pretty dull and has a hard impact on many people. Some even experience months of depression….