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Applying Budgeting to Time, Energy, and Space

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In recent months, I've done a lot of things that I felt obligated to do. I wouldn't say that I regret these things. For example, I attended several weddings, including destination weddings. I was glad to do so in order to support my friends and make my partner happy. However, it got me thinking a lot about the things that I had to reduce or give up in order to make time, energy, and space for those. And it got me thinking about how to apply financial budgeting knowledge to budgeting these slightly Read more [...]

Would I Be Happier Working from Portugal?

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I live in San Francisco. I love it here. It's one of the most amazing cities in the world. More importantly, I feel creatively, emotionally, and socially fulfilled here. However, there's no denying that this is one of the most expensive places to live. Having worked from home for over 15 years, I could easily work from anywhere. Is it time to start thinking about a move? If so, would working from Portugal be a good option? San Francisco Is My Creative Center I stay here because I love it here. Read more [...]

5 Reasons Why Obsession With Money Can Destroy Your Life

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It's good to make your personal finances a priority in your life. After all, if you don't, then you can end up in a lot of debt or financial struggle. Obviously, that would be stressful. However, you also have to have some balance. An obsession with money can be just as damaging as not attending to your money at all. In fact, obsessing over your finances can destroy your life in these five key ways: 1. Stress Negatively Impacts Your Health Paying smart attention to your money relieves stress. Read more [...]