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    Things I Stopped Buying So I Could Travel More (And I Don’t Miss Them At All)

    April 8, 2025 /

    Your Wallet Reflects Your Priorities I used to think I couldn’t afford to travel. It’s just so expensive. The plane tickets, accommodation, food, I just can’t afford it all. Maybe one day when I have more money and am more financially stable when I’m rich, when I have all my debt paid off and have fewer expenses.  One day. Then, one day, I looked around and realised my money was going places—just not to places I actually wanted to go. I was going over my budget and bank statements and realized I was spending so much money per week on smoking, on fast foods, on clothes, on rent, on things…

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    How to Set Smart Budget Money Goals for Achieving Your 2025 Financial Goals My money goals used to die by February. Every single year. I’d start January with shiny new budgets and big dreams, only to watch them crumble faster than my New Year’s fitness plans. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Most of us abandon our money goals before spring arrives. We’re all failing together. But something changed for me last year. I finally figured out why my budgets never stuck – I was doing it all wrong. Those strict spending rules and complicated Excel sheets? They’re useless. Real budgeting isn’t about restriction. It’s about building something that actually fits…

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    Why I Chose to Travel with Kids Instead of Buying a House “You should really buy a house.” has been the normal goal, and for a long time, it was mine. That was until I realized, my goal of wanting to buy a house was to give my children a stable home base. I can already have that by moving back to my childhood home. Society expects parents to chase the homeownership dream. Yet here I stand, proudly choosing a different path – one filled with passport stamps instead of property deeds. This is why I choose to travel with kids instead of buying a house. Most people raise their…

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    Your Complete Guide to Building a Successful Savings Plan in 2025 The numbers tell a shocking truth: 64% of Americans have less then a $1,000 in savings to cover emergency expense. Sound familiar? Money seems to vanish the moment your paycheck lands. Bills pile up, unexpected expenses appear, and that savings account? Still empty. You’re not alone in this struggle. The good news? Creating a solid savings plan doesn’t require a massive salary or extreme lifestyle changes. Success comes from simple, smart habits that grow your wealth day by day. This guide will transform your relationship with money. Together, we’ll explore proven strategies that work for real people with real…

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