This post is a contributed post from USA.gov. See their Financial Self-Defense Kit for advice on how to build financial confidence as well as safeguard your finances. “It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it.” — Benjamin Franklin Your credit history is your financial reputation. And just … Read more
Saving money as a digital nomad isn’t as easy as it may sound. The issue is, your environments are constantly changing. As you find the best place to shop for groceries in Bali, your location changes. Then you have to find another place to shop. I could go on and on. This post is an … Read more
If you’re anything like me, you chose not to think much about your student loans while in college. They seem like a nonissue. Sure, you have them but they don’t exactly impact your day-to-day life. It’s not a big deal. You’re living in the present. After all, debt isn’t a fun thing to think about. … Read more
What is a ‘bare bones budget’? A bare bones budget is the ‘no frills’ budget. Ask yourself, “How much money do I need to survive each month?” Your bare bones budget will help you determine that answer. When people talk about building up an emergency fund, they always wonder if emergency fund should cover their … Read more
If you’re on a tight budget or you just really like your car, you’ll want it to last as long as possible. This post will show you how that can be done. The neat thing about cars is they can last forever. Think about it. It’s just a bunch of man-made materials bolted together. If … Read more