Time for a new life and house update! The work on the new room is almost complete, and we can’t wait for the workers to leave so we can finally enjoy the peace and quiet of the beach. They’ve been working tirelessly since March, and even though we were away for over a month during […]

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 […]

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 […]

One thing that really gets to me is when people complain about how tough times are and how hard it is to find a job. How tough was it in 1929? I never heard my grandparents complaining about not finding work, and they lived through WWII. They just got up and did what needed to […]

**Understanding Structured Settlements** Structured settlements were created for personal injury cases, offering an alternative to receiving a lump-sum payment. With structured settlements, after an initial large payment for immediate needs, the claimant gets regular payments over several years. It’s essential to weigh the pros and cons of both options and decide which best fits your […]

### Even Steven’s Journey to Financial Independence Hey there! Welcome to Even Steven Money! I’m currently working to pay off all my debt, aiming to become financially independent and retire early. I kicked off my journey about a year ago and have been sharing my progress and stories for the past five months. The support […]

We’ve been back from Europe for about a month now and so much has happened. To start, we had our first Airbnb guests in November! We got four bookings and earned around $400. The first couple arrived just a day after we got back, along with my boyfriend’s aunt. They rented our new room, which […]

Losing weight after the winter holidays doesn’t have to be so daunting if people avoid lingering and stop eating the leftovers.

When I graduated from college a decade ago, I decided to explore the world solo for a year. Being young and eager, I wanted to experience life to the fullest, all while sticking to a tight budget. I noticed many couples traveling together and often wondered if it would be more economical to have a […]

Sure thing! Here’s the revised version of the main content of the article: — Another update already? Yup, but don’t worry, I’m done talking about my little guest house… for now :). The updates have been more frequent lately because I got behind due to our trip to Europe. So here you go! If you […]