“A Glimpse into Recent Changes in My Life”

You might have noticed that things have been pretty quiet around here, and honestly, I think it’ll stay that way until the end of the year. A lot has happened in my personal life, taking up most of my energy. For the past month, I’ve either been crashing into bed from exhaustion or binge-watching TV […]

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A Cozy Abode in Guatemala: Week Two Adventures

This week started off on a high note with the arrival of electricity. The electrician had been hard at work fixing the wiring both inside the house and from the meter to the house. It seems most of the wiring had been stolen, either by thieves or possibly because the previous owner stopped paying his […]

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Quarantine Chronicles: Coronado Island – Day 5, Indifference Reigns

Hey, it’s been a while since I last blogged! During this quarantine, I’m getting back into journaling and blogging with a personal touch, hoping to keep both you and me entertained. You might feel like you’ve missed a bunch of updates, but I’ll try to catch you up as we go. In the meantime, stay […]

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INTERESTED IN A GUATEMALAN HOME EXCHANGE?

I recently wrote about how living by the beach all year round has made me less inclined to go on beach vacations. Even though I live by a lake now, beach holidays by the sea don’t appeal to me much anymore. Places like Belize, Honduras, with their incredible reefs, and Cancún’s Riviera Maya with its […]

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Seven Innovative Methods to Boost Your Supplemental Income

Good morning! Let’s talk about some practical ways to bring in extra income, especially in today’s economy where every bit helps. You might need to get a little creative though, as competition is fierce in every industry. Put in some effort, learn the ropes, and network, and you’ll likely see some rewarding results. Any extra […]

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“STEP 7: COMMITTING TO INVESTMENT SUCCESS”

This article is part of a 30-day series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. STEP 7: INVEST The ultimate goal of financial independence is to generate enough income through investments so you don’t have to return to an office job. How can you achieve that? By making smart investments. I’m not a financial […]

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Step 12: Learn Strategies to Obtain Essential Items at Lower Costs or No Cost

This post is part of a series called the “30 Steps Program to Financial Independence.” Yesterday, we discussed how to prioritize your spending. The idea is to allocate a larger portion of your income to things that are important to you and cut back on secondary or unnecessary expenses. For instance, my priorities include traveling, […]

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OVER 50 AND BEHIND ON SAVINGS: CAN YOU STILL CATCH UP?

**Senior Couple on Desert Road Sitting on Motorcycle** You’ve probably been told throughout your life to save more for retirement. You had good intentions in following that advice, but life happened. Various events caused you to dip into those savings, and now you’re worried you might not have enough for retirement. Now that you’re in […]

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