Hi there! Today, I’m having a chat with Pat Murphy, the publisher of Feeling Financial, about how to keep your investments safe. Pat writes about personal finance, focusing on how our emotions and behavior impact financial outcomes. Right now, it’s tough to maintain a conservative mix of investments. With the threat of rising interest rates, […]
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During my first year of college, I had two majors, and taking on an extra job was practically impossible. My college town had around 40,000 students, and most of the limited job opportunities were already taken by seniors. When I arrived unprepared in September, I knew I had to rely solely on my scholarship for […]
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You know you’re not updating your blog enough when you’ve managed to build half a house since your last post… Since November, I’ve been immersed in construction mode. The builders took two weeks off around Christmas, and I managed to spend January traveling in Europe. Over the past two months, I’ve had between 10 and […]
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I’ve always had this idea of being financially independent since I started working and realized that a typical 9 to 5 job wasn’t for me. When I considered ways to create passive income, real estate always came to mind. Back when the economy was stable, with no crises or bubbles, and lending was easy, I […]
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My husband has taken the week off work, so we’re having an RV staycation. He really needed this break to stay sane and avoid the high school-level drama at work. Today, we decided to enjoy a nice sunny day. Since Coronado has just reopened the beaches, we took advantage of that. You can walk, run, […]
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I recently came across a statistic that said only 17% of people have long-term goals, and just 3% have written them down. It also mentioned that people who write down their goals are five times more likely to achieve them. A few years ago, I would’ve thought these stats were nonsense. I believed everyone had […]
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This post is part of a 30-day series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. When I travel, I’m always blown away by how random people are willing to help me. Some have hosted me, some have fed me, and others have shown me the way. Without these kind strangers, my trips would have […]
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So, I got this crazy idea to check out last-minute flights to Europe and found a $150 flight from Cancún to Madrid. Getting to Cancún is a bit complicated, and figuring out what a French girl like me does in Madrid to get home is another hassle. But, long story short, the deal was too […]
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On January 1st, I set several financial goals and will be updating them every couple of months throughout the year. Here’s the first review. Already, two months have passed! My main financial goal was to grow my net worth by 30%. However, with the purchase of a car, a boat, over $12K of home improvements, […]
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It’s been a while since I last blogged! With the quarantine giving me a bit more free time, I’ve decided to get back into journaling and blogging, using a more personal and engaging first-person approach. Hopefully, this keeps both you and me entertained. You might feel like you’ve missed out on some updates, but I’ll […]
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