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…
Can you really make 99 money mistakes? Absolutely, maybe even more! I was able to list 40 ways I’ve lost money over the years in just 15 minutes, so it’s likely our lifetime mistakes could easily hit three or four digits. Here are some of mine: – Forgot to fund my current account when monthly…
Good morning! Let’s talk about some practical ways to bring in extra income, especially in today’s economy where every bit helps. You might need to get a little creative though, as competition is fierce in every industry. Put in some effort, learn the ropes, and network, and you’ll likely see some rewarding results. Any extra…
In the personal finance world, we often find ourselves coming up with creative ways to make giving up enjoyable things more bearable. We pass on vacations we can afford, spend weekends watching free movies at home, and feel guilty for wanting anything that’s not in our budget. It feels like we’re recovering alcoholics who miss…
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,…
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…
Good morning! Today, I have a special guest post from Simon Cave, the founder of Becomer, a platform that provides essential information for achieving financial freedom. If you’re looking to break free from the Rat Race, Becomer is a great starting point. Like many of us, Simon aims to reach a stage where he can…
I’ve been eyeing a piece of land in beautiful Guatemala. While Mo’ Money Mo’ Houses was thinking about buying property in the US, I was deciding where to invest the money I’ll receive in a couple of months. My sale will be finalized on Friday, so until then, I’m not making any offers, but my…
This post is part of a series called 13 Money Resolutions for 2013. Yesterday, I discussed how to jumpstart your finances for the new year by setting a small, easy financial goal to get you on track and build momentum. Whether your aim is to pay off debt, your mortgage, or save for something big…
This week I’m hitting the four-month mark here in Guatemala. Since catching the travel bug back in 2003, I haven’t spent many consecutive months in one country. After a round-the-world trip that ended in 2004, I lived in Guatemala from 2004 to 2006 but was always on the move, exploring the region, returning to Europe,…