After a health scare in late 2023, Tiffany decided she didn't want to "push through" her way to peace anymore. So in early 2024, the American packed up her family and moved from North Carolina to Jamaica, chasing a slower pace and deeper community. In this interview with Brynne, she shares what improved, what surprised her and how she's made the money side of a cross-border life work.
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We asked some of our wonderful users to share how they use PocketSmith to be productive with their money and plan for the future. Read how PocketSmith helped them move from rough guesses to precise timelines for their mortgage and bigger financial goals.
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We asked some of our wonderful users to share how they use PocketSmith to be productive with their money and plan for the future. Read how Sean uses PocketSmith to bring 30 years of money history together, so he can plan investing, retirement and family life with more clarity.
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We asked some of our wonderful users to share how they use PocketSmith to be productive with their money and plan for the future. Read how Antonio uses PocketSmith to spot extra savings and keep his young family's month-to-month cash flow feeling calm and under control.
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We asked some of our wonderful users to share how they use PocketSmith to be productive with their money and plan for the future. Read how James uses PocketSmith to keep his consultancy, cashflow and young family’s travels all moving in the right direction.
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We asked some of our wonderful users to share how they use PocketSmith to be productive with their money and plan for the future. Read how Bede uses PocketSmith to track every trip, compare cities and countries, and enjoy a relaxed, well-funded retirement.
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We asked some of our wonderful users to share how they use PocketSmith to be productive with their money and plan for the future. Read how Travis uses PocketSmith to forecast life's what-ifs and make confident money decisions for his family.
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"The funny thing about risk is that not doing anything is the biggest risk. This is something true of investing as it is true about life." Prashant from share portfolio tracker Sharesight is a techie-turned-investor with a soft spot for diversification. We pulled up a chair with him for the latest Fireside Finance.
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Living abroad means more than a new address — it means navigating life across currencies, systems, and cultures. From their base in Guadalajara, Mexico, Americans Justin and Amanda have built both a life and a business around helping others do the same. In this interview with Brynne from Femme Frugality, they share how love, multi-currency living, and digital nomad entrepreneurship shaped their thriving expat journey.
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We asked some of our wonderful users to share how they use PocketSmith to be productive with their money and plan for the future. Read how Wendy keeps everything in one place with PocketSmith, from 29 business components to her grocery plan.
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We asked some of our wonderful users to share how they use PocketSmith to be productive with their money and plan for the future. Read how Luan simplified life’s big moves with PocketSmith’s budgeting tools.
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We asked some of our wonderful users to share how they use PocketSmith to be productive with their money and plan for the future. Read how Murray brought all his finances together with PocketSmith to protect his family's future.
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We asked some of our wonderful users to share how they use PocketSmith to be productive with their money and plan for the future. Read how Cibrán has gone from messy money management to structured budgeting using PocketSmith to balance his family’s finances.
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We asked some of our wonderful users to share how they use PocketSmith to be productive with their money and plan for the future. Read how James has used PocketSmith to transform his approach to budgeting and improve his spending habits during a period of career instability.
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We asked some of our wonderful users to share how they use PocketSmith to be productive with their money and plan for the future. Read how ext-Mint user Shawn has seamlessly integrated PocketSmith into every facet of his money management for ultimate control and transparency.
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We asked some of our wonderful users to share how they use PocketSmith to be productive with their money and plan for the future. Read how Clinton is using PocketSmith's categories to allocate expenses into discretionary and essential spending, making it easier to spot opportunities for cutting costs.
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We asked some of our wonderful users to share how they use PocketSmith to be productive with their money and plan for the future. Read how Kath uses PocketSmith to manage her retirement budget and track expenses, allowing her to embrace unexpected opportunities.
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We asked some of our wonderful users to share how they use PocketSmith to be productive with their money and plan for the future. Read how Harry is setting himself up with good habits by monitoring his income and expenses trends with PocketSmith.
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Meet Daisie, a retired Singaporean educator in her 70s, who recently shared her financial journey with her daughter, Dora Yip, PocketSmith's Chief Marketing Officer. Daisie shares how, through careful budgeting and a lifelong commitment to living within her means, she’s achieved financial stability and contentment in her golden years.
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Meet Rupert, a young entrepreneur who recently launched his startup, Spellcaster, in Dunedin. With a background in teaching and a self-taught transition into software development, he reveals the financial challenges of running a passion-driven business he's had to deal with — from managing tight budgets to balancing personal and business finances.
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We asked some of our wonderful users to share how they use PocketSmith to be productive with their money and plan for the future. Read how ex-Mint user Mike is using PocketSmith to go beyond local money admin and manage multiple assets and expenses in both New Zealand and the US.
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Meet Cathy, a dedicated mother navigating the financial challenges and triumphs of raising a young family. She shares how she and her husband are working towards their financial goals while also securing a stable future for their son, shedding light on the practicalities of managing finances as a young family in today’s world.
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Meet Patti, a 27-year-old sports podiatrist from Queenstown. Going from a carefree ski instructor to a first home buyer, she had to rapidly overhaul her financial habits to secure a townhouse. She candidly talks about the challenges of navigating the housing market, managing mortgage payments, and balancing financial goals.
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Meet Thomas, a third-year student at the University of Otago studying Psychology, Sport Management, and History. He shares his insights on budgeting and home ownership aspirations and how balancing a busy academic schedule and managing a student loan is no mean feat. As he navigates his early financial milestones, Thomas reflects on how these milestones will evolve with age.
