“Alexa, can you please take all my calls and alert me if anything important comes up? I’ve got some early retirement to do, and I don’t want to be bothered…” Isn’t the Echo just one more clutter-making device, designed to spy on us and take our hard-earned money? This is the kind of thing that […]
Minimalism and Sustainable Living
The benefits of minimalism and sustainability are countless. A smaller house and a smaller car (or no car) are just tips of the iceberg. Did you know you can save huge with creative LEGO strategies?
Consider experiments with riding your bike to work or becoming a vegetarian for a month. These habits not only help the pocket book, they also help our planet!
How to Watch TV Without Cable or Satellite
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 grow. People are ditching cable, but typically only to switch to dish or Sling or streaming services. Wondering how to watch TV without cable or satellite and still get quality […]
The Benefits of Becoming (Mostly) Vegetarian
Put that burger down! Wait… Is that a veggie burger? If you’re curious about all the very good reasons to go vegetarian, read on. Is it possible to survive (and prosper) in a world of amazing barbecue? Some fun facts (Special thanks to FoodRevolution.org): There’s been a 600% increase in people identifying as vegans in […]
Suburbs vs City: Why the City Always Wins
Thanks to being an urban planning major in college, I have a pretty good pulse on how cities develop, change, decline, and gentrify over time. If I had a choice over where to retire, I would probably look for a mountain retreat, far away from it all. But this is a post about the inner […]
Tread Lightly Retire Early: Minimalism With a Purpose
Today’s guest post is from my friend Angela, at Tread Lightly, Retire Early. Angela’s story is inspiring and I’m sure you’ll enjoy reading her story. Take it away, Angela! —————————————————————— The Origin Story My financial story starts pretty typically – as a college graduate with $24,000 of debt. After graduation, I packed up my old car […]