There are countless lazy articles on the Internet about how to save more money, 99.9% of which are detached from reality. This is not one of those. Everyday I get…
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How Diane and Neal Saved 2 Years Income, Quit Their Jobs and Moved to France
Greetings from Rio de Janeiro! I’m writing this from an apartment in Brazil, where I’m in the middle of a whirlwind 10-day trip with around a half-dozen friends. I’d love…
Paula Pant: Official Bio
Paula Pant is a podcast host, writer, speaker, and media commentator on financial independence and real estate investing. She is the creator and host of the Afford Anything podcast, which…
“I Want to Create Passive Income, But I Don’t Know Where to Start” — Part II
This is Part II of the Passive Income for Beginners series. Start by reading Part I here. When I quit my 9-to-5 job, I had no concept of passive income….
How Julia Makes $250 Per Hour as a Caricature Artist
Five years ago, Julia Kelly earned $8.50 per hour as a caricature artist at an amusement park. Today she charges $250 per hour for the same service. “But … that’s…
How to Hack Your Credit Score
Would you rather: Save $12 per year? Save $1,045 per year? Go ahead, think it over. Consult with your family. I’ll wait. [Taps foot. Looks at imaginary watch.] “I have…
The Incredible Power of the 1% Margin for Improvement
Another month is over. Your bills have arrived. You settle down on the couch, scanning through your statements. Sheesh. It happened. You’ve spent more money than you intended. Again. You…
Why the One Percent Rule Matters (When Buying a Rental …)
Hey, I have a question for you. You buy a rental property. Congrats. How long will it take before the property pays for itself? “Uhhhh…. ??” Okay. I thought so….
“I Want to Create Passive Income, But I Don’t Know Where to Start” — Part I
Imagine this: You hop on a flight to Brazil or Costa Rica or Thailand. You spend a month reveling in the sand and surf. You taste new foods. You discover…