Long time no blog! I’ve decided to use this quarantine period to get back into journaling and blogging, writing in a first-person voice to keep us both entertained. You might feel like you’ve missed a lot, and you’d be right! I’ll try to catch you up as we go along. In the meantime, stay safe […]
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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 […]
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Good morning everyone! Today, I want to talk about what’s been going on around the house lately. After a busy period with contract workers, it’s now quieter since they’ve finished building. However, our handyman is still around taking care of things. He has a morning routine of watering the plants and washing the deck, where […]
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Last week, our village celebrated its annual fair in honor of St. Peter, our patron saint. The event was a blast, especially the beauty pageant. With over 3,000 residents, only four young ladies were brave enough to participate. One seemed so reluctant, it was like her parents forced her into it. My boyfriend (BF) was […]
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Kayla from FrugalRules.com here. As a personal finance blogger in my mid-20s, I love discussing money topics of all kinds. Today, I want to share why frugality alone won’t lead you to financial independence. From personal experience, I’ve learned that just cutting back on expenses isn’t enough to achieve financial freedom. After graduating from college […]
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### Working Hard on the Roof Before I moved to Guatemala, I was considering houses in the South of France. For the same price, I would have ended up with a run-down house that needed a lot of fixing. I imagined myself as a carpenter, mason, and architect, tackling all the repairs. Realistically, though, I […]
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### The Importance of an Emergency Fund: Real-Life Stories from Personal Finance Experts Having an emergency fund is the best way to prevent budget disasters, but are you really prepared for everything life might throw at you? Think again. Even 22 personal finance experts, who should have their finances in order, have faced unexpected budget […]
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Now that you’ve got your finances back on track, it’s time to consider giving back. Often, during tough financial times, we don’t think about giving. I’m not going to lecture you about karma or what books say about tithing, but simply put, giving is an amazing, selfless act that doesn’t require you to be wealthy. […]
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When it comes to holidays, I know I’m pretty lucky. I live close to the beach in a country with year-round spring-like weather, a dream destination for many. My hometown is Paris, the most visited city in the world. So, when we decided to spend New Year’s on a tropical island in Belize—a place honeymooners […]
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Happy Independence Day to all my U.S. readers! Hope you’re enjoying your day off! Here’s a holiday tip that only a personal finance blogger might suggest: While you’re celebrating Independence Day, take a moment to determine when you want to achieve financial independence. I know it sounds a bit geeky—who would think about finances during […]
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