Times are hard for many households. The loss of a job, high cost of groceries, energy and other services, can lead to times when your budget is really tight. There are a few tips you can use to get more breathing room. Cut the fat We all have things we can’t live without. A… Read more
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February goal: Declutter my digital and online life
My 13 money resolutions for 2013 were quite a popular series, and after simplifying, organizing and managing actively my finances, I have decided to tackle my online life in February. To put things lightly, everything is a mess. My computer, my inbox, my social accounts…. Everything is growing wild and like a garden that is… Read more
What to do if there isn’t enough money?
During my first year of college, I had two majors, and taking an extra job on top was virtually impossible. My college town had about 40000 students and most seniors had trusted the rare jobs available, so when I arrived unprepared in September, I knew I had to rely only on my scholarship for that… Read more
How I helped my handyman get into debt
Since I moved to Guatemala, I have hired a handyman to do work around the house. Let’s call him H. H is 20 years old and lives in the nearby village. He used to work for the previous owner for $65 per month but didn’t do much. When we took him in, we asked him… Read more
How to negotiate your bills and your debt
Last week, I talked about ways to reduce monthly payments on your debt. Some strategies included finding better deals to take on some cheaper debt, and others making an extra effort to pay your debt faster and reduce the interest paid. Unfortunately, it is not always that easy. Sometimes, bills… Read more
September goals, blog and finances
Lately, I have had problems concentrating. I am back in Paris, have lots of people to visit, I am also staying with my mum and helping her around the house. Plus that housing situation at 32 is not optimal. Anyway, I have postponed a lot of things for too long. So I am setting some… Read more
Step 8: Automate your finances
This post is part of a 30 days series called the 30 steps program to financial independence. You can check the list of other posts here. Step 8: Automate your finances In order to reach financial independence, you now are aware that you need a considerable amount of savings, as well as a handful of… Read more