EMBRACING VACATION TIME DESPITE FINANCIAL CHALLENGES

There’s been a lot of chatter lately about handling debt. On one side, some believe you should stop enjoying life until you’ve paid off all consumer debt, pouring every extra dollar into your debt snowball. On the other side, some argue that life is too short, and debt shouldn’t make you miss out on good […]

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CAN COUPLES TRAVEL MORE AFFORDABLY?

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 […]

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STEP 2: BEGIN WITH BABY STEPS

We talked about how saving is the first step towards financial independence. To eventually become financially independent, you need to save a decent amount of money. Just like starting a diet, you should begin with small, manageable steps. It’s unrealistic to aim to save $2,500 each month if you only earn $3,000. Every bit counts, […]

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Life in a Cozy Guatemalan Home: Month 16 Diary

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 […]

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STEP 28: REACHING THE BALANCE WHERE YOUR EARNINGS MEET YOUR LIVING COSTS

This post is part of a 30-day series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. If you’ve been tracking your journey toward financial independence, you’ve probably noticed your passive income gradually increasing. It might have started small, like $5 a month or $10 a month. Everyone earns some passive income, even if it’s just […]

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Gratitude Reflections and a Chance to Win $100

Good morning everyone! I’m excited to announce my first giveaway where you can win $75 in cash or Amazon vouchers! If you’re interested, be sure to check out my guest post on Daily Money Shot where I share the story of my stolen piano, among other robberies, and offer some tips on staying safe while […]

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7 Insights on Financial Independence Gained from Over 150 Interviews

Today, I’m thrilled to share a guest post from Julie! Julie is a 29-year-old living in the Pacific Northwest, aiming for financial independence. She loves dogs, wine, and cheesy reality TV shows. Julie co-hosts the FIRE Drill podcast, sells on Etsy, and blogs at Millennial Boss. Last year, she earned an extra $40,000 online alongside […]

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Charting My Journey to Financial Freedom with Mobile Home Investments

Over a decade ago, after reading “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki, I decided to become a full-time real estate investor. The book taught me the importance of passive income for financial independence, and I chose real estate as my path. My plan was to generate enough cash to buy and hold properties for […]

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THE BUY THAT LEAVES YOU UNDERWHELMED

A few months back, I traveled to France with the idea of buying a new laptop. My trusty Asus Eeepc had been with me for three years, surviving over 60,000 miles on motorcycle panniers, enduring all sorts of harsh conditions. Despite its resilience, it was getting noisy after my latest trip to Europe, making me […]

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