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I’ve spent quite some time in Guatemala, living there for three years between 2004 and 2006, and again for seven months in 2011 while I traveled around Europe and the US. Although my experience was mainly back then, it took a turn when I bought a house in the northern region of Guatemala. This area,…
Since I started “Make Money Your Way” in mid-2013, I’ve committed to donating 10% of my blogging income to support children’s education in my village. As mentioned in a previous update, I provided two scholarships to the top middle school students, enabling them to attend high school 150 miles away for the next three years….
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….
It’s been a while since my last blog! During this quarantine, I’ve decided to revisit my habit of journaling and blogging, speaking directly to you through a first-person narrative to keep both of us entertained. It might seem like you’ve missed a few updates—or perhaps a whole season! I’ll try to catch you up along…
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…
After I got the council’s approval letter to divide my land into 250 plots last week, things have been strange. The council still seems to want to control what we do, but when I went to the national cadaster’s office, they told me this council has no authority over what I can build. Apparently, the…
Good morning everyone! Today, we have a delightful guest post from Mr. CBB, the voice behind Canadian Budget Binder. He emphasizes that saving money is just as important as making it. Mr. CBB shares a variety of tips on budgeting, living frugally, relationships, recipes, parenting, personal finance, and more with his followers around the globe….
Have you set your financial goals for the new year? I usually don’t detail my goals too much, but to track my progress and stay motivated, here’s a list of what I aim to achieve next year. **Increase My Net Worth by 30%** Last year, my net worth grew by 20%, which was less than…
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…