Last year I made one of those epic money mistakes that leave you embarrassed and humbled, practically curling up in a fetal ball under a table. This is the story of how I messed up a back-door Roth IRA conversion. Read on to … [Read more...] about Epic Money Fail: My Surprise Backdoor Roth Tax Bill
Five Reasons Why You Should Buy a Peloton
If you're familiar with Midwest winters, you know how hard it can be to motivate yourself to get exercise outdoors. When there's ice everywhere, the wind chill is 20 below, and even the dogs won't go out, it's home gym … [Read more...] about Five Reasons Why You Should Buy a Peloton
The Best Book on Work-life Balance
Although the last three or four weeks have been nothing short of crazy for this part-time blogger and full-time corporate animal. The wages of promotions are death, as the saying goes… Welcome to a post that explores … [Read more...] about The Best Book on Work-life Balance
The Joys of Being a Telecommuter
Sitting in the basement all day doesn't sound all that great, but I'll take it. The alternative is getting stuck in commutes, scavenging for parking spots, and paying too much for average corporate cafeteria food because I … [Read more...] about The Joys of Being a Telecommuter
A Dividend Stock Investing Story
We've been riding the waves of a strong stock market and scorching hot housing market for several years now. Our investments are split roughly 50-50 between stocks and houses, and throwing more money at either isn't all that … [Read more...] about A Dividend Stock Investing Story
The Airbnb Cash Cow Continues to Flow
Our condo in Northern Michigan has continued to provide a strong and reliable stream of income. Since we opened for business back in 2018, the area has become even more popular with demand outpacing rental supply. That's … [Read more...] about The Airbnb Cash Cow Continues to Flow
Dealing With Uncertainty
The last couple of years has been nuts. I've got nothing to complain about and a lot more to contribute. Blogging just had to take a back seat for a while. Uncertainty gives life some spice, but it sure can take you out of a … [Read more...] about Dealing With Uncertainty
Modeling the “Real” Impact of an Inflation Spike
We've heard the numbers – a lot. Inflation is running at about 7% – the highest rate in 40 years. "Transitory" was the word first used to describe it, but this past November, Fed. Chairman Jerome Powell stated, "I think … [Read more...] about Modeling the “Real” Impact of an Inflation Spike
Why You Don’t Need a Hair Transplant
Roughly 250,000 hair transplants occur in the U.S. alone each year, approaching 900,000 worldwide. This is not a rare procedure, by a long shot. Consider that well over 33% of men (and women) experience hair loss, and it's … [Read more...] about Why You Don’t Need a Hair Transplant
Top Tips for Creating a Strict Financial Budget
Creating and sticking to a strict financial budget will really help optimize and improve your financial situation, not to mention reducing your stress levels. Whether you are keen to get out of debt, make financial cutbacks, … [Read more...] about Top Tips for Creating a Strict Financial Budget
How Technology Uplifts Us All (And Our Moods, Too!)
Life has, without a doubt, become quite fast-paced in recent times. Most of us blame (or even credit) modern technology for this. Instant messaging has been a boon as well as a bane; we love being able to connect with loved … [Read more...] about How Technology Uplifts Us All (And Our Moods, Too!)
Types of Medical Careers to Consider
Medicine is the science and art of dealing with the maintenance of health and the prevention, alleviation, or cure of a disease. There are plenty of careers for you to choose from when it comes to medicine. Some of them, … [Read more...] about Types of Medical Careers to Consider