I thought I’d jump straight to the point of this blog: reaching financial independence. But what does that really mean? Financial independence is when you no longer need to work because you’ve generated enough passive income to support your lifestyle. Wait, what? Yes, it means you have enough money coming in to live your life […]
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**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 […]
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### Thinking About Wintering in Guatemala? Here’s a Detailed Budget Breakdown Retiring abroad permanently might not be in your plans, but what about escaping the dreary winters for 3-6 months each year? This could be a perfect middle ground between living abroad and staying at home. Let’s dive into how much it would cost to […]
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Last week, I had a great time catching up with friends. My closest girlfriends always try to spend time together when I’m around, and we had a wonderful day at the beach chatting about our lives and making new memories. While we were there, my friend’s husband jokingly commented on my jacket, saying something like, […]
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If you haven’t entered yet, there’s a chance to win $100 in the Being Thankful giveaway. Click here for all the details! We’ve pruned the trees for a better view. This is the third part of my ongoing journey of slowly transforming the land I bought in Guatemala and adapting to my new life here. […]
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Why do people often feel the need to pressure us to climb up to where they are? When I was a kid, my dad lost his job. Looking back, it wasn’t such a big deal; we still went on holidays, I continued my piano and horse-riding lessons, we attended one of Paris’s priciest private schools, […]
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### 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 […]
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In 2013, my series on 13 money resolutions was a big hit. After getting my finances in order, I decided to focus on decluttering my online life in February. To be honest, it’s a mess. My computer, my inbox, and my social media accounts—all of them are out of control. It feels like a garden […]
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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 […]
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Losing weight after the winter holidays doesn’t have to be so daunting if people avoid lingering and stop eating the leftovers.
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