Tag: budget
How to Plan my Personal Budget if I Have Variable Income?
You don't need a stable source of income to keep your personal finances in order, says Elizabeth Sánchez, Costa Rican financial advisor. In addition...
How to Afford a Trip to Costa Rica
Costa Rica is an absolutely gorgeous location. Located in South America, just north of Panama, the nation has done booming business in tourism of late, with many vacationers flocking to its many resorts and natural beauty
Culture is not an expense, it is an investment: the Tico Artists’ cry against...
In mourning, dozens of artists marched the morning and afternoon of this October 24th through the streets of San José against the cut of...
Tips for Finding Balance in College
For most people, college represents their first time living away from home. While it's a thrilling prospect, the sudden step-up in pace and the...
Costa Rica Proposes Extraordinary Budget To Help 375,000 Families Economically Affected By COVID-19
The Government of the Republic will propose to the Legislative Assembly an extraordinary budget of 225 billion colones to be able to provide support...
The Best Mattresses on a Budget
It is not painless to walk into a mattress store and make a purchase. It is a big money decision that you have to...
CONAVI Will Invest US$ 1 Million to Repair “La Amistad” Bridge
The National Road Council (CONAVI) announced the short-term intervention of “La Amistad” (Friendship) Bridge over the Tempisque River, which links the cantons of Cañas...
The Best Way to Tackle a Budget Head On
Misconceptions abound around the idea of budgeting. Some people see budgets as a constraint on finances, while others view it as a concept only...
Are You Planning to Acquire a House?
Alejandro Gutiérrez, a representative of the Mucap Business Division, explains that the fundamental thing when sitting down to prepare a purchase plan is to...
Tips to Keep Control of Your Budget During the Holiday Season
You have probably dreamed of traveling to a specific destination. But, since you have the money, you also run the risk to alter the...
Do´s and Don’ts Before Buying Land in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a breathtaking gorgeous country with a long and stable democracy and has an increasing expat and retiree permanent community. In this...
In 2018, the Costa Rica Film Festival (CRFIC) Will Not Be Held
Lovers of good cinema that were waiting for the new edition of the Costa Rica International Film Festival will now have to wait a...
Why We Chose to Raise Our Kids Outside of the U.S.
When I was a child, I dreamt of far-away places in the world that I would one day see. I never considered that I...
5 Tips for a Budget-Friendly Honeymoon
You will remember your honeymoon for the rest of your life. Don’t spend eternity paying for it. Follow these five tips.
After the wedding, most...
How to Live in Costa Rica on a Budget
An adventurous, beautiful reality is possible for less than what many people are paying in the States.
When people see photos from our new...
