Happy New Year! I hope 2013 brings you happiness, joy, health, friendships, and of course, smart money decisions. To help you start the year on the right financial foot, I’m introducing a mini boot camp to get your finances in order, along with co-hosting a $100 cash giveaway to kickstart your money resolutions! We all […]
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Hey there, long time no see! I’ve decided to use this quarantine period to get back into journaling and blogging. It’s a great way to stay entertained, and I hope it keeps you entertained too. You might feel like you’ve missed a lot, but don’t worry, I’ll fill in the gaps as we go. Remember […]
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This month, I’ve got quite a few expenses piling up. My flat didn’t sell like I had hoped, so I’m stuck paying over $400 a month in condo fees and taxes. This has been happening since March, and I thought it would end by September. On top of that, September in France means it’s time […]
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There’s no better time than now to take a step back and reflect on what’s happening in your life. Whether you want to elevate your game or you’re unsure if you’re reaching your full potential, this guide is perfect for you. By following it, you’ll discover everything you need to know. ### Ask for a […]
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When I had a job in hospitality, a wealthy family came in one day with their daughter, who had just lost a tooth. I asked her if she was expecting a shiny coin from the tooth fairy, and her mother said, “Money isn’t very important to us. The tooth fairy usually brings nail polish or […]
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In a recent post, I shared a simple method to calculate your debt’s weighted average interest rate. For example, if you owe $1000 at an interest rate of 6% and another debt of $2000 at 0%, your total debt is $3000 at an average rate of 2%. This rate is crucial because it represents the […]
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As you might already know, I enjoy taking high-risk, high-reward investment opportunities as part of my strategy. Being young, healthy, and armed with a valuable business degree, I have the fallback option of returning to work if things get too risky. So far, things have gone pretty well, except for one investment. The investment was […]
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When I moved to San Diego and married an active-duty military member, one of the biggest changes was moving onto a military base. My transition went from being a beach bum in the Guatemalan jungle to becoming a military wife living on base. We decided to move into an RV to help speed up my […]
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Since graduating from business school in 2003 (feels like ages ago!), I’ve never held a job in France. Instead, I’ve had the opportunity to work in roles somewhat related to my administration degree in countries like Guatemala, Spain, and the UK. Eventually, I moved towards location-independent jobs and started freelancing from my laptop. Freelancing is […]
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Good morning! Today, I’d like to share a post from Maria, the blogger behind The Money Principle, a personal finance blog that’s both enlightening and entertaining. On her blog, she discusses money management, wealth, health, and whatever else catches her interest. In the past, retirement was straightforward and almost automatic. People worked for about forty […]
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