Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a great break and that 2015 brings you joy, laughter, good health, and prosperity. Over the past few days, I’ve been reviewing my goals and crunching numbers, so here’s a recap of how I did in 2014. ### Increase Net Worth by 30% Last year was a fail, […]
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Financial independence is becoming a popular way to describe living without having to work for money, a goal that might feel out of reach for many people. But I’m here to tell you that it’s not as hard or impossible as it seems. With some education and patience, anyone can achieve their financial goals as […]
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After several months of ups and downs, my boyfriend and I have decided to part ways. Although it’s been a while since we broke up, I needed to make sure I was completely over it before sharing the news. You might still see mentions of him occasionally, as I have some pre-breakup posts queued up. […]
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You might have noticed that things have been pretty quiet around here, and honestly, I think it’ll stay that way until the end of the year. A lot has happened in my personal life, taking up most of my energy. For the past month, I’ve either been crashing into bed from exhaustion or binge-watching TV […]
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This week started off on a high note with the arrival of electricity. The electrician had been hard at work fixing the wiring both inside the house and from the meter to the house. It seems most of the wiring had been stolen, either by thieves or possibly because the previous owner stopped paying his […]
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Hey, it’s been a while since I last blogged! During this quarantine, I’m getting back into journaling and blogging with a personal touch, hoping to keep both you and me entertained. You might feel like you’ve missed a bunch of updates, but I’ll try to catch you up as we go. In the meantime, stay […]
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I recently wrote about how living by the beach all year round has made me less inclined to go on beach vacations. Even though I live by a lake now, beach holidays by the sea don’t appeal to me much anymore. Places like Belize, Honduras, with their incredible reefs, and Cancún’s Riviera Maya with its […]
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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 […]
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This article is part of a 30-day series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. STEP 7: INVEST The ultimate goal of financial independence is to generate enough income through investments so you don’t have to return to an office job. How can you achieve that? By making smart investments. I’m not a financial […]
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This post is part of a series called the “30 Steps Program to Financial Independence.” Yesterday, we discussed how to prioritize your spending. The idea is to allocate a larger portion of your income to things that are important to you and cut back on secondary or unnecessary expenses. For instance, my priorities include traveling, […]
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