If you’re curious about how it all began from day one, I’ve created a page with links to past posts about our house and Guatemala in general, including living costs and travel tips. Hey there! It feels great to be back home after spending barely a week here over the past six weeks. We’ve been […]

Good morning, everyone! I shared some simple tips and tricks to keep in mind during your home inspection over on Make Money Your Way. You can check it out for more details. At Savvy Scot, we’re continuing our lifetime savings series, focusing on what you should prioritize in your 40s. Feel free to read more […]

When I was in high school, it was a given that I would go to college. I always did well in school, but I wasn’t really passionate about any one subject. I liked languages the most because it felt like a mini escape from the classroom. On the other hand, subjects like math, literature, and […]

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. […]

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, […]

Since I started Make Money Your Way last July, I decided to pledge 10% of my blogging income to support children’s education in my village. I previously shared that I awarded two scholarships to the top two middle school students so they could attend high school 150 miles away for three years. The estimated cost […]

Time for a new life and house update. It’s been quite a whirlwind lately. After spending a whole month with my brother visiting and then going through a breakup with my boyfriend, getting back to everyday life has been challenging. After dropping my brother off at the airport, I returned home feeling pretty drained. Thankfully, […]

**Vegetarians and faint of heart, you might want to skip to the last paragraph or come back tomorrow for a new post.** **Before:** I’m not sure if I’m exactly proud of this, but here it goes: I’ve finally managed to kill one of the chickens from my coop myself. I’ve talked a lot about wanting […]

Before buying my lakefront house in Northern Guatemala, I spent nearly a year living on the Southern Pacific Coast, right on the beach. I enjoy being surrounded by water, though beach living is quite different from lake living, and there are several factors to consider when choosing between them. **Tides** Tides bring a natural rhythm […]

Eric from Simple Life Abroad is a fellow Guatemalan expat who’s always diving into new side hustles. If you’re interested in guest posting on RFI, just let me know. ### Customized Furniture Mini Case-Study When I’m looking for side hustles, I consider a few key things: – Does it require a lot of money upfront? […]