Long time no see! During this quarantine, I’ve decided to get back into the habit of journaling and blogging to keep both you and me entertained. It might feel like you’ve missed a lot, and I’ll do my best to catch up. In the meantime, stay safe and keep washing those hands. So, today is […]
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Happy Monday! Let’s catch up on our favorite telenovela set deep in the Guatemalan jungle. After last month’s disastrous handyman situation, we’re beyond relieved that he quit. It turns out the carpenter—who had also been working while we were away—never saw the handyman arrive at 7am or leave at 4pm. The handyman was supposed to […]
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Long time no blog! During this quarantine, I’ve decided to get back into journaling and blogging in a more personal way, keeping both you and me entertained. You might feel like you’ve missed a lot, and honestly, you kind of have! But I’ll do my best to catch you up as we go along. In […]
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This post is part of a 30-day series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. I vividly remember the last time I sent a recorded, signed-for delivery letter to my boss. It was Christmas Day in 2009. I can only imagine he had an interesting holiday! By the end, I really despised him for […]
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Google Reader Here’s a list of some blogs I follow, which I usually check out through Google Reader whenever I get a free moment. The first few blogs are some of the top personal finance (PF) blogs out there. If you found my blog before these (really??!!), I highly recommend checking them out for some […]
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Today, I’ve teamed up with Shannon from The Heavy Purse and some amazing bloggers to talk about getting serious about your finances. You can find the other posts on The Heavy Purse site. A lot of us tend to ignore our financial reality. Maybe this means you know you need to make more money to […]
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This week was quite eventful as I found myself alone at home with a new room being constructed and a handyman assisting me in setting up a vegetable garden. In small Guatemalan villages, men often have a macho attitude, making it challenging for a woman like me to be heard. On the first day, the […]
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This post is a continuation from last week’s discussion on managing income while traveling the world. Let’s dive into how I handle this lifestyle. I started traveling right after graduating college, spending a whole year backpacking on a shoestring budget. When that year ended, I realized I didn’t want to stop. So, I began looking […]
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Good morning! Today, I’m excited to welcome Troy from The Financial Economist for the second time. He’ll be discussing how the economy impacts the market and your retirement savings. If you’re interested in more detailed articles on this topic, you can check out his latest posts at The Financial Economist. I also have a post […]
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Good morning! Today, I’m sharing a guest post from William Cowie, whom you might know from Bite the Bullet Investing and Drop Dead Money. He also offers a free course on investing basics for those who think they can’t invest. William has spent his career in senior management roles and has picked up several academic […]
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