Good morning! I’m guest posting at Work Save Live today, where you can find my tips on saving money when buying a new house. And don’t forget, there’s still a chance to win $1,000 in our biggest giveaway yet, plus another $100 at the end of this post! I got a huge wardrobe for free […]
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After discussing how to make money from other people’s unwanted items on Make Money Your Way, here are ten tips to help you host a successful yard sale. Read on for more information…
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I recently read a post on Financial Samurai questioning whether wealthy and powerful people are trying to keep the middle class down. After going through the comments, I was shocked that most people responded with a firm “of course not!” and only a few tentative “maybes,” mostly suggesting that the rich just want to keep […]
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On Make Money Your Way, we’re celebrating our 6-month milestone. Did I reach my goal of earning $3,000 by this point? Click to find out… In early retirement, one question that often comes up is how to fill your time and manage relationships when you’re no longer working a 9 to 5 job. Life can […]
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Ugh, these past couple of weeks have been a real challenge. My boyfriend was away, and I was bogged down with the arduous process of dividing my 90 acres of land into 100 smaller plots. Originally, we considered splitting it into 260 plots, but that seemed too complicated to get approved, and the more we […]
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Recently, I shared some thoughts about how our grandparents or previous generations probably earned less money than we do now but also had fewer needs because they were highly self-sufficient. They grew their own food, built parts or all of their houses, sewed their clothes, and more. Because of this self-sufficiency, they could save a […]
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I read an interesting guest post on the blog “I Will Teach You To Be Rich” by Jay Cross, who actually paid a fee just to apply for his dream job. It was a smart move for both him and the recruiter. The recruiter’s small barrier ensured only the most motivated applicants applied. By paying […]
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It’s been a while since I last blogged! During this quarantine period, I’ve decided to get back into journaling and blogging in a more personal way, hoping to keep both you and myself entertained. You might feel like you’ve missed a few updates or even a whole season, but I’ll do my best to catch […]
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Last week was incredibly stressful because I was selling my studio apartment in the suburbs of Paris. I had found a buyer in June, but it took months for the legal contract to be prepared due to his lawyer’s delays. We finally managed to sign the sale agreement at the beginning of August. You’d think […]
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This article is part of a 30-day series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. I’m a big fan of setting goals because they keep me motivated and moving forward. Sometimes I don’t reach my goals, but I’ll get back up, try again, or set a new one. When it comes to money, I […]
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