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…
Isn’t it funny how pets can resemble kids? We’ve had our little Great Dane, Napoleon, for a month now, and the more time passes, the more he reminds me of my toddler niece. For instance, both are on their best behavior when they expect a treat. I’ve yet to see Napoleon sit perfectly still with…
If you haven’t entered yet, there’s a chance to win $100 in the Being Thankful giveaway. Click here for all the details! We’ve pruned the trees for a better view. This is the third part of my ongoing journey of slowly transforming the land I bought in Guatemala and adapting to my new life here….
Long time no blog! I’m using this quarantine period to get back into journaling and blogging. It’s a fun way to keep both you and me entertained. You might feel like you’ve missed a whole season of updates, but I’ll do my best to catch you up. In the meantime, stay safe and wash your…
I’m currently sitting in the public works office of the council, trying to get some work done despite the loud music playing on the radio, making it hard for anyone to focus. Two guys are browsing Facebook, with one casually perched on the other’s desk, while two ladies decided to escape the heat by relaxing…
The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday, January 13th, has expected winnings of over $1.4 billion. Isn’t that just crazy? What would you do with all that money? Personally, I’ve never had a huge lump sum in my life; my money has always accumulated slowly over time. Even though I’d like to think I wouldn’t go crazy,…
**Senior Couple on Desert Road Sitting on Motorcycle** You’ve probably been told throughout your life to save more for retirement. You had good intentions in following that advice, but life happened. Various events caused you to dip into those savings, and now you’re worried you might not have enough for retirement. Now that you’re in…
Hey there! Today I’m sharing some tips at Modest Money on how to tackle debt by boosting your income. I also chatted on Joe’s Stacking Benjamins podcast about retiring abroad, which was a blast even though I’m not a pro like Joe! So, I own a three-bedroom flat in the UK where I rent out…
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…
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…