I wrote a few months back about the cost of living in Guatemala, and today I asked my VA Clarisse to write in turn about the cost of living in the Philippines. If you are looking to relocate as an expat or considering early retirement in Asia, it sounds like a pretty good option. From… Read more
When the Joneses want to belong
Why do the Joneses often have the urge to bully us to go “up” to where they are? When I was a kid, my dad lost his job. In hindsight, it was not a big deal, we kept going on holidays, I still had piano and horse-riding lessons, we still attended one of Paris’ most… Read more
It is nothing money can’t fix
That is one of my favorite sayings. While I may look like I have my financial sh*t together, I have had way more occasions than I care to admit to say it. Last time? When I had to spend over $1,500 on a flight back to Europe because the $150 offer I had seen was sold out… Read more
Why it’s Important To Keep Routine Tabs On Your Credit
If you’ve just graduated college and are getting ready to embark on a new career, there’s no doubt it’s an exciting time in your life. Your financial future is just beginning to take shape and there are several things that you may be looking at doing, including making some big purchases such as buying a… Read more
How to Cut Your Grocery Bills by 50%
High-income American households spend 12.5 percent of their income on food alone; this translates to about $7,023 per annum. In addition, food from grocery costs accounts for over 57 percent of the spending on food – another reason why more and more people are making trips to credit repair companies in your state…. Read more
Want to Retire Early? Here’re 3 Tips to Financial Independence
For many, financial independence means that you can do whatever you enjoy doing without ever having to worry about money. The allure of retiring young means that work becomes an optional activity and you are the master of your own destiny. This is a worthwhile goal to go for; after all, who would not want… Read more
How to Make More Money from Your Uber Rides
There is a popular notion out there that most Uber drivers still make a lot of money from ridesharing. This may have been true a couple of years ago, and many drivers today complaining that they are not making as much money as they should. This is especially true for new drivers; but it all… Read more
How to Prepare Your Finances for Your Coming Bundle of Joy
Long before the baby bump makes the news public, you and your partner are holding in a precious secret; the positive test results. You may jump up and down, laugh, gasp or cry. The good news is you are having a baby! During the progression of the trimesters, expect your emotions to go on a… Read more
How I built wealth faster
I was talking to a friend recently, about how having kids made him a better worker. He wanted to give his kids the best, and whatever happened, he needed to feed two more mouths each day. He said he had never been making so much money because finding money to cover food, clothing and schooling… Read more
Treat the Foodie in You at these Restaurants in Kolkata
Someone once told me, “(for a Bengali) nothing is more farcical than to read Russian literature in English”. The reason is simple, why would I read a foreign language in another foreign language when it is available in my mother tongue. The same can be said about foods of a place which you visit. Why… Read more
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