Happy Monday! I’ve been back home for three days now after a much-needed and relaxing month in France. So, what happens when you leave your cozy little home for a month and count on your handyman to take care of the garden, animals, and house? Absolute chaos. While I was away, my boyfriend stayed in […]
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One way to ensure a joyful start to the new year is by managing your holiday spending wisely. While it sounds simple, how often do we actually stick to it? Here are a few practical tips to help you stay within a reasonable budget this holiday season: ### Create a Per-Person Holiday Budget The National […]
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Why do people find it so hard to change their habits? “It’s just what we do,” “It works for us,” “We’re fine this way.” Really? You’re spending $200 more on electricity than necessary because you can’t be bothered to check a comparison site, and then you complain about being broke? You stop for a $5 […]
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We’ve all read articles about making money online, right? These online gigs can be fantastic for earning extra cash, which can help you pay off debt faster or invest sooner than you usually would. What’s great about these opportunities is that they let you work on your own terms and from anywhere you want. Sounds […]
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Today marks the beginning of NaNoWriMo for me. While it’s National Novel Writing Month, I’m not actually writing a novel. Instead, I’m challenging myself to produce 50,000 words for my blogs and freelance work. I’ve been a bit lazy this past October, recovering from FinCon and lots of travel, but those are just excuses to […]
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Hey, long time no see! I’ve decided to use this quarantine period to get back into journaling and blogging, sharing my thoughts with you and hopefully keeping both of us entertained. If it feels like you’ve missed out, don’t worry—I’ll try to catch you up along the way. In the meantime, stay safe and remember […]
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I’m currently sitting in the public works office of the council, trying to get some work done despite the loud music playing on the radio, making it hard for anyone to focus. Two guys are browsing Facebook, with one casually perched on the other’s desk, while two ladies decided to escape the heat by relaxing […]
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Hi there. It’s been quite a while, hasn’t it? You still look great. Wondering where I’ve been? Well, that’s a story for another day. I took a break from blogging, and now as I share my goals for 2016, I’m inspired by folks like Chris Guillebeau and Maria who sum up their aims in two […]
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Good morning! Over at Make Money Your Way, I’m sharing how I make money by speaking multiple languages like English, French, and Spanish fluently. A frequent question from my readers is how to manage relationships in early retirement. Honestly, it can be a bit unsettling. Starting with old friends and family, they often see me […]
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Since I started Make Money Your Way last July, I decided to pledge 10% of my blogging income to support children’s education in my village. I previously shared that I awarded two scholarships to the top two middle school students so they could attend high school 150 miles away for three years. The estimated cost […]
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