Before you say, "Iām one of those people who will never get ahead, who will never be able to save, who will never be able to not work"... in 2017, I had no job, a car I owed on, a $1,350 house payment on a house full of stuff I never used, peanuts in my 401K, and only $1,500 in cash. That was my situation, and I made changes. You can too.
Tag: financial stability
Spending Breakdown for My First Month Living in Mexico: I Spent $2,367
Iāve never believed in living a life of restriction and deferred enjoyment, of saving up your money for a luxurious retirement that may never come. Itās just not me, nor is it what this blog is about. Iām ok without designer purses, new cars, and brand name clothes. I donāt stay or eat at the [...]
My Worst Financial Mistake Ever: Saving Money
My worst financial mistake ever was not shopping. Not new cars. Not salon and spa outings. Not extravagant vacations. My worst financial mistake ever was SAVING... when I could've been INVESTING. - Confessions of a former shopaholic and reformed current minimalist/full-time nomad
Nomad Life is NOT for the Faint of Heart
Iāve been at the nomad life for over one year in the U.S., and it suits me. It does! But Iāve made a point to be honest with you guys. I see people on the web glamorizing this life. And itās not for everyone. I think itās important to have as many facts as you can, and be honest with yourself. Here are some truths you need to face if you want to be a nomad...
You *DO* Have Money to Travel
International travel does not need to be expensive or out of reach. Itās about choices. These are the choices I made, which freed up hundreds of dollars in disposable income per month.
Calling Me āMarriage Materialā Is Not a Compliment
Just recently, in a Facebook group discussion, I was called "marriage material." By a rando stranger reacting to my financial successes. And, being the straightforward and direct person that I am, I politely replied, āIām sure you mean well, but that isnāt a compliment." Allow me to state my case...
Your Employment Status Does Not Define You
As I see many of my friends, acquaintances, and connections getting laid off, taking mandated furloughs, or receiving pay cuts, I just wanted to leave this here: Your employment status does not define you, and your salary does not equal your value. What does define you? A willingness to embrace change and adapt. Generosity of time, heart and spirit. Persistence and determination. A desire for personal growth and betterment. Humility. Appreciation for the gifts you do have in life. Because, this:
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