Here I thought I was a pretty decisive guy. Now, it appears my early retirement countdown has been reset, yet again. Plans have hit a snag (or two). At first the goal was to give up my cubicle job in March 2020. Then, it got accelerated…
READ MOREWhat You Should Know Before Subletting Your Apartment
Not all that long ago, I was an apartment dweller. Those were the days! I didn’t have to worry about mowing a lawn, raking leaves, or shoveling snow. After growing up living on a corner lot, I figured I was done with all facets of property…
READ MORESpoiled… by a Disney Cruise!
I have been blown away by the mouse. Mickey did me in with his charm. His friends were complicit. Donald, Goofy, Pluto, Minnie… They all got to me. I’ve been spoiled by a Disney Cruise. This post will tell you everything you need to know, so…
READ MOREAirbnb Hosting Tips for Newbie Hosts
Now that we’re well into year 2, the Airbnb Experiment continues to generate solid returns. With summer just about fully booked, I figured by now I have just enough experience to share some bona fide Airbnb hosting tips (aka, awesome-sauce advice) with all you prospective hosts…
READ MOREExemplary Transparency Extreme
Transparency: On occasion, I scrounge five minutes from life to read other blogs. It’s not easy to keep up with the blogging joneses, not when you work full time and have a family to pay attention to. But I will, at a minimum, scan my Feedly…
READ MOREStarting a Business: How Hard Can it Be?
Early retirement is now within reach. In less than a year I could pull the plug, which would align perfectly with the original plan (a plan that dates back to late 2014). Several of my posts lately have hinted that I’ll stick around in Cubicle Bay….
READ MOREFitBit Charge 3 Review: A Love-Hate Relationship
This thing on my wrist. Why did I choose to put it there? What possible good can come from strapping on some electronic tagging device to my person? Here is my FitBit Charge 3 review. A new companion, and most misunderstood life accessory. I bought my…
READ MOREHow to Be a Small-time Landlord
Ever wondered what it would be like to personally manage a handful of real estate rentals, or how to be a landlord? Today, we’ll peer into the mystical realm of the small-time landlord. (Cue Game of Thrones theme song.) For those not familiar with some past…
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