When I was a kid, I overheard my aunt telling my mom how uncomfortable she felt asking my uncle for money. In the 1970s, as a stay-at-home mom, she didn’t have her own income, and getting her own credit card wasn’t easy. So, every night before bed, she would ask my uncle for $20 to […]
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This is the fourth part of my ongoing story about converting the land I bought in Guatemala and settling into my new life here. You can catch up with Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 if you missed them. It’s the weekend as I write this, and the house is wonderfully quiet with the […]
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This article is part of a 30-day series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. MINIMIZE YOUR WANTS If your goal is to achieve financial independence quickly, saving as much money as possible is essential. While small savings like packing your lunch or biking to work help, they can be easily undone by significant […]
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I’ve been eyeing a lovely piece of land lately, and as you might know, I have some money I want to invest. I already spent $100,000 to secure my share of beach access on a 90-acre development up north, and I’ve done some roadwork and dug a well there. So, I have $100,000 left, which […]
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Logan is a CPA, personal finance expert, and founder of the finance blog Money Done Right, launched in July 2017. After nearly ten years in the corporate world helping big companies save money, he started his blog to help everyday Americans earn, save, and invest more money. The FIRE movement, which stands for “Financial Independence […]
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Good morning! Today, I’m excited to share a guest post from The Outlier Model, where they talk about making unique financial choices. Also, you can head over to their site to check out my guest post on affordable vacations on the US West Coast. The Outlier Model is a personal finance and lifestyle blog that […]
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The road to financial freedom can be tough. It demands time, perseverance, determination, and full alignment with your partner. Despite the abundance of tools and solutions out there, the easy ones rarely work. In just 21 months, I went from having $17,000 in the bank to being $52,000 in debt, and then I managed to […]
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Since starting Make Money Your Way in mid-2013, I committed to giving 10% of my blogging income to support children’s education in my village. As mentioned in a previous update, I awarded two scholarships to the top middle school students so they could attend high school 150 miles away for the next three years. Boarding […]
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Cryptocurrencies have huge potential as an investment, though they’ve also seen plenty of ups and downs. Unless you’re a professional trader, it’s wise to manage your risk by following sound investment principles. Without proper risk management, investing in cryptocurrencies can feel a lot like gambling. One challenge is the plethora of cryptocurrency exchanges available, which […]
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On Make Money Your Way, there’s a guest post from Bill Achola, a financial publisher who runs an investment blog that’s rapidly gaining popularity. His blog helps investors make smart decisions. In his post, Bill shares his $10,000 investment plan and offers advice on how to avoid common mistakes when aiming to increase your wealth.
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