Hi there! Today, I’m having a chat with Pat Murphy, the publisher of Feeling Financial, about how to keep your investments safe. Pat writes about personal finance, focusing on how our emotions and behavior impact financial outcomes. Right now, it’s tough to maintain a conservative mix of investments. With the threat of rising interest rates, […]

I recently came across a statistic that said only 17% of people have long-term goals, and just 3% have written them down. It also mentioned that people who write down their goals are five times more likely to achieve them. A few years ago, I would’ve thought these stats were nonsense. I believed everyone had […]

So, I got this crazy idea to check out last-minute flights to Europe and found a $150 flight from Cancún to Madrid. Getting to Cancún is a bit complicated, and figuring out what a French girl like me does in Madrid to get home is another hassle. But, long story short, the deal was too […]

Happy Monday! Let’s catch up on our favorite telenovela set deep in the Guatemalan jungle. After last month’s disastrous handyman situation, we’re beyond relieved that he quit. It turns out the carpenter—who had also been working while we were away—never saw the handyman arrive at 7am or leave at 4pm. The handyman was supposed to […]

Good morning! Today, I’m excited to welcome Troy from The Financial Economist for the second time. He’ll be discussing how the economy impacts the market and your retirement savings. If you’re interested in more detailed articles on this topic, you can check out his latest posts at The Financial Economist. I also have a post […]

Good morning! Today, I’m excited to introduce Joe Saul-Sehy, who is here to talk about how having mentors can help you achieve more than you ever thought possible. If you’re interested in guest posting on RFI, just let me know! Also, there’s a new post on Make Money Your Way about marketing your skills and […]

I’ve been reflecting on the challenge Sam set for himself to generate $200,000 in online income, or else go back to a traditional job. My own challenge isn’t quite as ambitious, but it’s along the same lines. I’ve decided that for the last six months of 2013, from July to December, I’ll live entirely off […]

Let’s give a warm welcome to Spencer, who is sharing his insights on achieving financial independence while serving in the Air Force. Spencer, who writes at the Military Money Manual, explains how he aims to achieve financial independence before turning 40 by leveraging his military pay and benefits. Achieving financial independence isn’t just for million-dollar […]

Good morning! Today, we have Anton Ivanov with us to discuss Financial Independence. Anton is a passionate financial writer, a successful investor, and an enthusiastic entrepreneur. He loves helping others achieve financial independence and shares his insights on Financessful. Financial independence is a term we hear all the time nowadays. It’s a hot topic in […]

Is it better to work and be broke, or to rely on welfare? Recently, I was talking about my sister who works as a nanny, earning about $1,800 per month. After she covers work-related expenses and pays another nanny to take care of her own child, she’s left with about $350. Now, she’s also dealing […]