I can’t believe it’s been two years since I arrived in Guatemala with just one suitcase, ready to start a new life in the remote Northern region of Petén. My now ex-boyfriend and I had bought a house there that I’d only ever seen in pictures. Here’s a quick recap of everything that’s happened since….
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…
Planning for your retirement, and your financial future in general, is incredibly important. Given the current economic climate and the debt our governments are grappling with, relying solely on a pension isn’t a safe bet. You’re likely going to live longer than your parents did, and you’ll want to enjoy your retirement without the stress…
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…
I’m getting ready to sell my last 56 heads of cattle, and while I’m not thrilled about it due to the great profits and the fact that it’s been entirely a passive investment, the pasture at the ranch is running low. Keeping the calves longer might mean they won’t get enough to eat and could…
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,…
Logan, a CPA and personal finance expert, started his blog, Money Done Right, in July 2017 after nearly a decade of helping big businesses save money in the corporate world. His aim is to help everyday Americans earn, save, and invest more money. Each year, the FIRE (Financial Independence/Retire Early) movement gains more attention. People…
Natalie from Everything Finance is here to talk about managing your finances in comparison to your neighbors’. At Everything Finance, you can find information on investing, insurance, shopping, blogging, and making money online. We’ve all been there: your neighbor pulls into their driveway with a brand new car, and you suddenly feel a pang of…
Good morning! Today, I’m sharing insights on spending habits and financial independence from Vanessa at Liberty Loves Company. She talks about using money as a tool to achieve freedom, how to become financially independent, and what it truly means to live well. Vanessa enjoys the perks of living in New Zealand, with its stunning beaches…
Recently, I sold an investment, and with another one maturing, plus some insurance money from a past investment and decent income from online gigs, I suddenly have quite a bit of cash—$200,000 to be exact. Now, I’m figuring out what to do with it. No, I’m not wasting it on booze and parties. Here are…