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The Benefits of Riding Your Bike to Work

By Cubert - July 9, 2017 - Updated on August 8, 2022

surly bike

I've been riding my bike to work for the past three years now, and have found several hidden benefits. We're going to get into how I started this fun little habit, and share all about how easy biking to work truly can … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Riding Your Bike to Work

Is Owning a Cabin Up North a Good Investment?

By Cubert - July 6, 2017 - Updated on August 8, 2022

should i buy a cabin - hobbit house

While walking the halls at work just before the July 4th holiday weekend, I overheard more than a few colleagues chatting up their plans to head to the cabin. It got me wondering whether this idea of owning a cabin up north … [Read more...] about Is Owning a Cabin Up North a Good Investment?

Big Cars vs Small Cars: Why Cars Are Better Than Trucks

By Cubert - January 8, 2017 - Updated on August 8, 2022

small red car

A few years out of college I had my mind made up that I would buy an SUV. Not that I needed an SUV, as I had smooth-paved roads where I lived, plus I didn't need any hauling capacity. I just thought SUVs were cool. Let's … [Read more...] about Big Cars vs Small Cars: Why Cars Are Better Than Trucks

Credit Cards 101: Free Travel With Reward Points

By Cubert - December 28, 2016 - Updated on August 11, 2022

bike at end of a dock

Avoiding big expenses and unnecessary upgrades, like fancy cars and large homes, is key for gaining the freedom to choose your field of work or even retire early. But sometimes big expenses are hard to avoid. What if there … [Read more...] about Credit Cards 101: Free Travel With Reward Points

Can I Retire Early Earning Less Than Six Figures?

By Cubert - November 6, 2016 - Updated on August 8, 2022

woman reading

Most of the advice you’ll find on blogs like this one comes from authors who have achieved higher than average incomes. In many cases, incomes before retirement are in the six figures (or more) and both partners are high … [Read more...] about Can I Retire Early Earning Less Than Six Figures?

Early Retirement Due to Stress

By Cubert - October 29, 2016 - Updated on August 8, 2022

broken desk in the desert

The pursuit of early retirement due to stress is a topic near and dear to me. Stress is a constant companion that even "happy" people suffer from. It can emerge from a variety of sources, including relationships, or even … [Read more...] about Early Retirement Due to Stress

How to Save Big Bucks With DIY Plumbing Skills

By Cubert - October 22, 2016 - Updated on August 11, 2022

boys at sink

A big chunk of our hard-earned money ends up in the greasy, grimy hands of plumbers, electricians, heating and air conditioning technicians, etc. Owning a house comes with maintenance (e.g., plumbing!) costs that can amount … [Read more...] about How to Save Big Bucks With DIY Plumbing Skills

Pondering My Daily Routine in Retirement

By Cubert - October 12, 2016 - Updated on August 8, 2022

Mount Rushmore

If early retirement is your goal, it’s awfully easy to get caught up in the journey and the anticipation of escaping a dreaded day job. Still, with an eye on both the present and future, there's nothing wrong with daydreaming … [Read more...] about Pondering My Daily Routine in Retirement

Why Date Nights Are Important

By Cubert - October 3, 2016 - Updated on August 11, 2022

at the cafe

So how do you keep a marriage strong while weathering the ups and downs of parenthood? I'm no expert, but I can tell you what we've learned over the last few years of raising our little tykes. The importance of date nights … [Read more...] about Why Date Nights Are Important

Small House vs Big House: The Cage Match

By Cubert - September 28, 2016 - Updated on August 8, 2022

a tiny neighborhood model

Back in the late fall of 2012, we learned we would become parents of boy/girl twins. Exhilarating days for us. Magical. We were far from thinking about the advantages of downsizing back then. We wanted to upsize! Soon we … [Read more...] about Small House vs Big House: The Cage Match

How to Achieve a Zero Hour Work Week

By Cubert - September 25, 2016 - Updated on August 8, 2022

girl on beach

Are you curious about how to achieve a zero hour work week? Those of us aspiring to retire early are sometimes characterized as "cheap", "tightwads", and even flat-out crazy. If you're familiar with the Four-hour Work Week, … [Read more...] about How to Achieve a Zero Hour Work Week

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