Do you want to know what NOT to do when running a business? Offer below average customer care. Especially in 2013, when everyone has a voice on the internet. Good or bad, anything your customer service says on social media can create a buzz for your company. Recently a friend sent me a tweet… Read more
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What the animals taught me about life
It has been over three months now since the hens and rooster joined us in the little house in Guatemala. Then came the turkeys and geese, and at the beginning, I was treating them like babies. Once or twice a day you give them food (or more, if we are talking about babies, don’t feed… Read more
A laptop dilemma
I like them small, and strong. Laptops, that is. And mine is not so strong anymore. I currently write this post from an Asus EEEPC that I bought in December 2009 for around $450. No, I don’t have a spreadsheet with the exact cost, I am a bad PF blogger, I know… Anyway, I have… Read more
7 ways to make money on the side
Good morning! Today I have a post from Bryan, a personal finance blogger and freelance writer at Gajizmo.com. Bryan graduated from a top-ranked university with a finance degree and has worked in M&A and private equity for 3 years. Please contact me if you would like to guest post on RFI. In today’s economy, everyone… Read more
The A-Z of saving money ebook review
Hi everyone! Today marks the official launch of the A-Z of saving money ebook, written by 12 authors, all established personal finance bloggers, and I was given an early copy to review. Check out the end of this post to win your free copy! You can also purchase the ebook here. What is… Read more
Creating a website as an extra source of income.
A few days ago, I looked at Forex as a way to create additional income, and like you may have guessed by now, with my cattle, coconuts or land investments I am more into non traditional sources of income than the usual stock and shares funds. Today I want to look at website creation. I… Read more
What I HATE about Guatemala
Yes, that’s right, I am starting the week with a rant. If you would like some lighter reading, head over to Canadian Budget Binder, I talk about grocery shopping in Guatemala, and how divine the food is! As I was on my way to Guatemala City last week, BF called me and told… Read more
Can you gamble responsibly?
Gambling, like drinking is a way to get entertained and have a good time. And just like drinking, you can overdo it. A drink is fine, 10 drinks and getting sick in your friend’s car is too much. How can you gamble responsibly? Remember the odds Before you go gambling, sober… Read more
Game on, please vote!
My dear readers, It’s me again, and this time, I need YOU! I have been included in the March Money Madness competition over at Free Money Finance and would really appreciate it if you could cast a vote for my post, How I helped my handyman get into debt. It is super easy, you… Read more
99 money mistakes and a $999.99 giveaway!
99 money mistakes? Can you possibly make that many? Possibly, and more! I managed to list 40 things that cost me lots of money over the years in just 15 minutes, meaning we are probably looking at a realistic three to four digits money mistakes over life. Enjoy. Forgot to fund current account when monthly… Read more