Happy Monday! Here’s some uplifting news from sunny Guatemala. This recap was delayed due to the storm, but now things are almost back to normal. I’m on a plane to France as you read this, so enjoy the update! After a bustling Easter, life is returning to its usual pace, and we’re wrapping up the […]

Hey there! I’m glad to see you. Just a reminder, there’s still time to join the $100 giveaway I’m co-hosting. All the details are available. Since moving to Guatemala in October, my life has seen a lot of unexpected changes. Here’s a glimpse of what’s now part of my daily routine: **Waking Up at 5 […]

With mortgages being unaffordable for many first-time buyers, and the UK rental market expanding, now is a great time to consider becoming a landlord. Here are some key points to think about before starting your property venture. **Location Matters** As often mentioned, the location of your property is crucial, especially for buy-to-let properties. You need […]

This post is part of a series on 13 money resolutions for 2013. One of my personal goals this year is to pay off more than $25,000 in debt, on top of my regular mortgage and loan payments. If you look at the goals tracker in the sidebar, you’ll see I’ve already paid $9,500, thanks […]

Good morning everyone! Today, we have a delightful guest post from Mr. CBB, the voice behind Canadian Budget Binder. He emphasizes that saving money is just as important as making it. Mr. CBB shares a variety of tips on budgeting, living frugally, relationships, recipes, parenting, personal finance, and more with his followers around the globe. […]

This post is part of a series on 13 money resolutions for 2013. You can check the first post for an updated list of the following ones. As you review your spending, look for ways you might be wasting money. Reducing waste can be relatively easy and helps save cash. **Food** I’m committed to not […]

Hey there! I’m really excited to host the Festival of Frugality today and share some of the top posts from the last few weeks. Don’t forget to link back if you’re featured, and if you want to join next week, you can submit your post here. **PARTY LIKE THERE’S NO TOMORROW** Money Beagle talks about […]

Happy Monday, everyone! Time for a weekly update on the Guatemalan adventure, don’t you think? Last week was incredibly busy with moving, settling in, and dealing with no electricity, so I hardly had any time to write or go online. But here I am now! Let’s start with a tour of the house. It’s turned […]

Good morning! Here’s an update for your Tuesday. After hosting the Carnival of Personal Finance yesterday, I hope everyone had a nice weekend. So, Easter week started off with us dealing with a broken fridge. It wasn’t really a surprise since the fridge was at least 10 years old and left behind by the previous […]

Can you really make 99 money mistakes? Absolutely, maybe even more! I was able to list 40 ways I’ve lost money over the years in just 15 minutes, so it’s likely our lifetime mistakes could easily hit three or four digits. Here are some of mine: – Forgot to fund my current account when monthly […]