[Photograph courtesy of Oscar Kosy] If you enjoy having fun in the surf and sun, then you may be interested in buying property in Turkey that is located near to one of Turkey’s beaches. The people that live in Turkey know that the best beaches are often found away from the resort areas. From hidden bays to pristine secluded coves, beaches abound along Turkey’s long
Link Love 7/11/14
Another week bites the dust…. Happy Friday! I hope you had an awesome week. And just in case you need some weekend reading here are some of my favorite posts from other bloggers: Family and Money. And Greed @Counting My Pennies Creating Change in Life and Finance @Ready for Zero What Kendrick Lamar Can Teach Us About Money @Lisa Vs. the Loans Good Buy, Baby!
What to Sell in a Yard Sale
I spent the past weekend helping my Dad host a yard sale at his store. Much of my family gathered up their unwanted junk and took it to sell. The store was almost instantly packed full of yard sale shoppers. Almost everything sold. Interestingly enough, holding that yard sale outside of the store more than quadrupled my Dad’s regular sales. (Who would’ve thought?) With the
Happy 4th of July! {Link Love}
Happy Independence Day! I hope you have a fun (yet safe) weekend planned. And in the off chance that you’re not super busy this weekend here are some of my favorite posts from the week in case you want to check them out. The Best Fireworks Sale is the One You Don’t Know About @Clever Dude (Hint: It’s not too late to save on fireworks!) Why
Buying an Investment Property when Self Employed
If you keep up with this blog you’d know that I have a mild obsession with real estate and that my favorite show is HGTV’s Flip or Flop. And that I also have a little bit of experience with the whole flipping thing. In my quest to invest in real estate again I’ve had little luck finding a property that felt right. Until now, that
Why Loaning Money to Friends is a Bad Idea
You’re approached by a friend who’s about to be evicted from his apartment. He needs $500 to keep his home and he knows you’ve got the money. He asks for a loan and tells you that he can pay you back next month. Would you lend him the money? Why You Shouldn’t Loaning money to friends and family is a touchy subject. After all, you
Happy Friday! Link Love 6/27/14
Another month almost gone! Craziness ;) If you’re in need of some weekend reading here are a few of my favorites: How Much Did Our Wedding Cost? @Making Sense of Cents Our Inexpensive Summer Vacation @The Daily Whisk Why We’re Paying Off Our Mortgage Early @The Frugal Cottage How to Increase Your Salary and Get a Promotion @Quit Your Day Job 101 Freedom Through Dividend
How I’m Living on Less
At the beginning of the month I decided I was going to tackle my number one financial sin: eating out multiple times per week. I went in with a plan and I can honestly say that I haven’t went through a drive thru one single time this month. And my cravings are gone. But the thing is, since I’ve been concentrating on this one goal
How Hard is it to Get Rental Property Loans?
In the last few years you’ve seen rock bottom prices on not just houses, but interest rates as well. That’s why you’re always hearing real estate buffs tell you that “now is the time to buy.” And who could disagree? Right now does seem like the time to buy. There’s just one small, little problem…..getting a rental property loan is a lot harder than it
Link Love 6/20/14
And another Friday is here already…….. Hopefully you’ve had an awesome week and have an even better weekend. In case you’re in need of some weekend reading here are some posts I’ve been enjoying: What Not to Do About Your Debt @Making Sense of Cents Should You Buy or Rent a Home? @Money Manifesto 7 Benefits of a Location Independent Business @Create My Independence Getting