Posted on September 20, 2023 in Guide
An Etsy shop can be a useful creative side business, but it is not passive income. The work is product design, photography, customer support, packaging, shipping, returns, and bookkeeping. A remote job can provide flexibility, but it does not remove those obligations.
The right first question is not “what can …
Posted on August 30, 2023 in Guide
Barista FIRE is a financial independence, retire early (FIRE) movement that advocates for working part-time in retirement to supplement your income. This allows you to have a more comfortable lifestyle without having to give up your independence.
The name "barista FIRE" comes from the idea of working part-time as a …
Posted on August 29, 2023 in Guide
Fat FIRE is a financial independence, retire early (FIRE) movement that advocates for living a comfortable and luxurious lifestyle in retirement. Fat FIRErs may own a big house, take expensive vacations, and indulge in their hobbies.
The goal of Fat FIRE is to achieve financial independence with a much larger …
Posted on August 28, 2023 in Guide
Lean FIRE is a financial independence, retire early (FIRE) movement that advocates for living a very frugal lifestyle in order to save as much money as possible and retire early. Lean FIRErs may live in small apartments, cook at home all the time, and forgo expensive hobbies.
The goal of …
Posted on August 27, 2023 in Guide
FIRE means Financial Independence, Retire Early. The useful part is not the promise of quitting work at 35. It is building enough financial resilience that a bad manager, a layoff, a startup failure, a family need, or a desire to work differently does not force every decision.
That framing fits …
Posted on August 25, 2023 in Guide
The Czech Republic is a beautiful country in Central Europe that is quickly becoming a popular destination for digital nomads. The country offers a number of benefits for digital nomads, including a high standard of living, a digital-friendly environment, and a visa-friendly policy.
The Czech Republic does not have a …
Posted on August 24, 2023 in Guide
Uruguay is a small country in South America that is quickly becoming a popular destination for digital nomads. The country offers a number of benefits for digital nomads, including a high standard of living, a digital-friendly environment, and a visa-friendly policy.
In 2022, Uruguay introduced a new digital nomad visa …
Posted on August 23, 2023 in Guide
There are a number of US states that offer incentives to remote workers, such as tax breaks, grants, and relocation assistance. Here are a few examples:
Posted on August 22, 2023 in Guide
Panama’s short-stay remote-worker visa is aimed at people who work remotely for foreign employers or clients and whose work produces effects outside Panama. It is a defined immigration path, not a generic promise that any visitor can work from anywhere.
For a remote engineer, Panama can be appealing because …
Posted on August 20, 2023 in Guide
Bali is a popular destination for digital nomads, thanks to its beautiful beaches, delicious food, and relaxed lifestyle. In 2022, the Indonesian government introduced a new digital nomad visa that makes it even easier for digital nomads to live and work in Bali.