Category: Finance

As I sat with my friend, a real estate investor in Costa Rica, I realized that navigating the world of real estate finance can be daunting, but with the right approach, it can also be a powerful tool for creating sustainable and intentional communities. The smell of freshly brewed coffee and the sound of birds […]

I once found myself in the heart of Marrakech, attempting to negotiate for a rug I didn’t even want. The salesman’s grin was all teeth and no sincerity, a testament to my complete inadequacy in the art of bargaining. There I stood, a hapless foreigner, drowning in a sea of vibrant fabrics and the unspoken […]

Once upon a time, in a moment of gross overestimation of my financial prowess, I dreamt of gallivanting around the globe indefinitely. Spoiler alert: that dream turned into a nightmare faster than you can say “credit card debt.” Picture this—me, armed with a naïve confidence and a bank account that was more wishful thinking than […]

As I sit here, surrounded by the serene landscapes of Costa Rica, I often think about the what is a recession and how to prepare your finances for one. It’s a topic that can be overwhelming, with many experts offering complicated advice that can be hard to decipher. But, in my experience, preparing for a […]

I once found myself in a bustling Parisian café, clutching my wallet like it was a lifeline. I’d just finished a meal that was more art than sustenance, and the bill sat on the table, staring back at me with all the menace of a final exam. The tipping dilemma loomed large. Was it 10% […]

They say travel broadens the mind, but losing your wallet in a bustling foreign market will test your sanity more than any yoga retreat ever will. I learned this the hard way in Marrakech, when the vibrant souks swallowed my sense of security along with my cash. One moment, I was haggling over a handwoven […]

As I sat in my small eco-lodge in Costa Rica, surrounded by the lush sounds of the jungle, I couldn’t help but think about the complexities of how do interest rates affect the stock market and your loans. It’s a topic that often gets shrouded in jargon and hype, leaving many of us feeling lost […]

I once found myself in a grimy Bangkok hostel, clutching a calculator like it was a lifeline. I had this grand idea of being a digital nomad, the kind who sips lattes in Lisbon and meditates in Bali. But reality hit like a monsoon: my budget was evaporating faster than the sweat on my brow. […]

So, there I was, sitting on a beach in Bali, laptop in one hand, a coconut in the other, feeling like the poster child for digital nomad success. Until a notification pinged—a not-so-gentle reminder from my bank that my account was teetering on the edge of oblivion. Turns out, the sun-kissed lifestyle isn’t as forgiving […]

I once thought the idea of making money while traveling was the ultimate dream. Picture this: me, sipping on a lukewarm coffee in a bustling Thai café, surrounded by backpackers swapping stories about their latest adventures. I was living the dream, right? Except, instead of feeling free, I was glued to a screen, juggling time […]