Let me share a perspective. I see Money as a friend. The more care and respect you treat them with, the more they will stick around. If you don’t appreciate Money or completely ignore them, they will run away from you. Money of itself is not dirty. It’s the concepts around Money that might put you off or make you feel…
How Monday Became My Favourite Day
About 3 months ago I was about to take a leap into the unknown. It was the start of my 6 months sabbatical. I clearly remember finishing off the last tasks on Friday evening, saying goodbye to colleagues, and not willing to leave the office. It meant the start of a new chapter and although it…
What Happened to My 2017 Goals – 1st Quarter Review
In December of 2016, I shared 13 steps to become mighty real on your goals. I followed my own advice and proudly put my goals on the wall. I claimed all you needed to do was to bring those wishes and desires to the light of day, and then they will become reality. It’s 3 months down…
How I Overcame My Biggest Fear
People! I can drive! What does this have to do with personal finance or financial independence? Everything and nothing. Read on. My History with (not) Driving: You see, for a very, very long time driving for me was a dread. I got my driving license when I was 18. I had my driving lessons on a manual transmission…
13 Things I learned on a 30 Day Challenge
This is post #30 from the 30 Day Personal Finance Challenge: Boost Your Financial Health with a Daily Tip Exactly 30 days I ago I started the Personal Finance Challenge! On one side, I was challenging you to put in shape your finances. On the other side, it was for myself to force me to write a…
Test Drive Your Dream
This is post #21 from the 30 Day Personal Finance Challenge: Boost Your Financial Health with a Daily Tip! My dream (and goal) is to be financially independent. Tomorrow I start a special kind of test drive. I am taking 6 months to travel, write this blog, take pictures, meet new people, jump from bridges, hike, swim,…
Do the Money Talk with Your Partner Now!
This is post #20 from the 30 Day Personal Finance Challenge: Boost Your Financial Health with a Daily Tip! I know couples who believe in “What’s mine is yours” and merge their finances. All their income ends in a single account. Their debit/credit cards are connected to the same account. I know couples who are precise and mathematical…
How Pinterest Will Make Your Dreams Come True
This is post #3 from the 30 Day Personal Finance Challenge: Boost Your Financial Health with a Daily Tip! I am so excited to share the next step to your financial well being and well… your overall well being! By now you should be wondering – isn’t this too much dreaming and so little action?! The reason…
How My Desire for Financial Independence Began?
My early money experiences As a little girl growing up in Bulgaria, the message was clear: Bad times are coming, money doesn’t grow on trees! If you want to have something, you have to work for it. – my mom Don’t get me wrong, my family was not poor. We have always had enough food…