Exchange Rates
In the comments on a post I wrote earlier this year someone requested that I write about the black market exchange. I don’t really feel comfortable writing about it for […]
Category Archives: Finance
Pay Down Student Loans or Save for Retirement?
I doubt very many of my teacher friends would be interested in this post, but my nerdy friends from back home and I talk about this stuff quite a bit. […]
How much money should an International Teacher have in the bank?
I have read a lot about an “emergency fund” in various finance blogs and they seem to agree that a rule of thumb is to have three to six month’s worth of […]
Do I need a IRA?
Photo cred “Do I need an IRA?” Maybe it is because a lot of my friends are about to hit their thirties, but I feel like I’ve been asked this […]
1 Month European Budget
European Budget for 28 days= $6,200USD I’m planning about a year in advance so I’m sure that prices will go up. However, I need to have an idea of what […]
Crazy Idea: European Backpacking Trip for 31X31
My question: can I visit 31 countries before I’m 31? The Facts: Right now I’ve visited 18 countries (if I count Vatican City) and I am turning 29 tomorrow (my […]
Powerful Suggestion
This post is written in response to today’s Daily Post about the one piece of advice I wish I had received years ago. I wish someone had convinced 16 year […]
How to Save Money to Travel the World
When I talk to people about where I have traveled most people say one of two things, “Wow you are so lucky that you can afford to travel so […]
Tuitionbites
Happy May Day everyone! Today is also student loan payment day in my house. Many people might groan at the idea of paying their student loans, but for me it […]
10 Tax Tips for International Teachers
April 15th, taxes are due today if you are a US citizen! Even the 6.3 million US expats living and working abroad need to file taxes- including international teachers! First […]
