A lot of people play the lottery because they hope to get rich quickly without much effort. Those who actually win are considered lucky because the odds are so slim—about one in a few million. So, if you bought several lottery tickets tonight, chances are you wouldn’t win anything. Surely, there must be a better […]
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I want to extend a huge thanks to everyone who voted for Reach Financial Independence as the Best International Personal Finance Blog for the Plutus Awards. You all are amazing! I’m truly honored, especially because I didn’t ask for votes, so it was a wonderful surprise to see my little blog among the finalists. The […]
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Last July, I launched my second website, MakeMoneyYourWay! This site focuses on the “earn more” side of the earn more/spend less equation, and today I want to talk about why earning more is important. When it comes to spending less, I really dislike waste. I make sure not to waste food, energy, or money on […]
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Hey there! I recently made a spontaneous decision. Instead of taking a short trip to the US in September, which was part of my financial plans for 2013, I’m heading to Europe for a couple of months! I often browse for flights just for fun, comparing prices between places like Miami or NY and last-minute […]
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Growing up, I could never understand why people drove old, beat-up cars. To me, even mid-range cars seemed like a waste. I thought you should either drive a top-tier car or nothing at all. I used to think those people with their worn-out vehicles simply hadn’t worked hard enough to afford something nicer. The same […]
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Today, I’m happy to welcome Shannon from The Heavy Purse to share her insights on money activities for kids. Like Shannon, I’ve worked from a young age and believe in teaching kids the value of money, giving them ample opportunities to work and learn. Shannon is doing a great job with her two daughters and […]
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Hello! Today I’m excited to share a guest post from Taynia, a CPA and the founder of The Fiscal Flamingo, a lively website aimed at helping women transition from being in debt to enjoying financial freedom. When she’s not transforming big spenders into savvy savers, you can find her writing about her professional experiences at […]
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French people aren’t known for being big on charity. We rarely give back to our former schools, our typical holiday donations are about $50, and giving $3 at Sunday mass is seen as generous. When the Euro was introduced, churches even had to ask people who used to donate 10 francs (about 1.5 euros or […]
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It’s been over three months since we started, and two full months since the construction work began on our new room. Now, the new room is almost finished. It looks a bit like a cave, which is kind of cool, and it’s designed to keep out most of the heat through its single, slightly polarized […]
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You can catch up on our previous motorcycle adventures through France, Northern Spain, and Portugal. Here’s how our journey went this time: After crossing back into Spain, we headed straight to Sevilla. We needed a new tire for the bike, specifically Michelin’s newest Anakee3, because our old one had clocked over 15,000 miles and we […]
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