You must've seen this one coming. Not winter, but this post that's going to include crap about Denmark again. Apologies in advance, but I'm playing out the string on them fancy Danes once more. Let's see if we upper Midwestern and Canadian types can learn something useful, like how to survive … [Read more...] about How to Survive a Cold, Dark Winter
What Are the Alternatives to Early Retirement?
Supposedly, I'm within ten months of early retirement. Is that exciting? Sure it is! Do I have a clue what my "day-in-the-life" will be when I quit the cubicle? Sorta. But if nothing else at this stage of the journey, I'm fighting some cold feet. Keen to learn about the alternatives to early … [Read more...] about What Are the Alternatives to Early Retirement?
Why You Should Consider Buying a House
Why should you consider buying a house? If you're a skeptic of the title, by the end of this post I'll have you thoroughly convinced. You'll see. The trials and tribulations of home ownership await. Take your front row seat to the sh*t-show of owning your own four walls, courtesy of this author's … [Read more...] about Why You Should Consider Buying a House
Is Early Retirement Keeping Millennials From Having Kids?
I'm spotting a bit of a trend. I might be way off my rocker with this, but it seems like more and more millennials are foregoing having kids in order to retire early. Personally, I think it's a smart strategy. Why not get your financial act together first? Before adding the burden of childcare and … [Read more...] about Is Early Retirement Keeping Millennials From Having Kids?
How to Survive Without TV
I've got to heavily caveat the title of this post. We enjoy TV in our house, but only in very small doses. Cord-cutting continues to be a strong, albeit contentiously defined trend. People are ditching cable, but typically only to switch to dish or Sling or streaming services. In our household, … [Read more...] about How to Survive Without TV