I’ve spent years diving deep into personal finance, always on the hunt for that elusive secret to amassing great wealth. Fast forward twenty-five years, and here’s what I’ve figured out: there isn’t a secret. Building wealth is mostly about common sense, discipline, and giving it time. Essentially, all of the financial tips out there can […]
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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. […]
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Good morning! Today, I’m excited to share a guest post from Ben Carlson, who writes at A Wealth of Common Sense. He talks about personal finance, investments, and using common sense to get ahead financially. If money wasn’t an issue, how would you spend your time? Would you travel, live by the beach, hang out […]
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This is the eighth part of my journey converting the land I bought in Guatemala and my new life here. If you missed the earlier parts, you can catch up on them. Since it’s the last day of the year, let’s take a look back at the house expenses. We’ve spent a lot so far, […]
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Good morning! Today, I have a guest post from Shelby, the creator of the InvestingTips360 blog. Shelby is passionate about investing and loves helping new investors start their journey towards financial success. If you’re interested in writing a guest post on RFI, let me know. Millionaires seem to be everywhere these days. Back in 2013, […]
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Happy Monday! I’ve been back home for three days now after a much-needed and relaxing month in France. So, what happens when you leave your cozy little home for a month and count on your handyman to take care of the garden, animals, and house? Absolute chaos. While I was away, my boyfriend stayed in […]
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One way to ensure a joyful start to the new year is by managing your holiday spending wisely. While it sounds simple, how often do we actually stick to it? Here are a few practical tips to help you stay within a reasonable budget this holiday season: ### Create a Per-Person Holiday Budget The National […]
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Why do people find it so hard to change their habits? “It’s just what we do,” “It works for us,” “We’re fine this way.” Really? You’re spending $200 more on electricity than necessary because you can’t be bothered to check a comparison site, and then you complain about being broke? You stop for a $5 […]
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We’ve all read articles about making money online, right? These online gigs can be fantastic for earning extra cash, which can help you pay off debt faster or invest sooner than you usually would. What’s great about these opportunities is that they let you work on your own terms and from anywhere you want. Sounds […]
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Today marks the beginning of NaNoWriMo for me. While it’s National Novel Writing Month, I’m not actually writing a novel. Instead, I’m challenging myself to produce 50,000 words for my blogs and freelance work. I’ve been a bit lazy this past October, recovering from FinCon and lots of travel, but those are just excuses to […]
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