This cute little blog celebrates its one year birthday this month. How did I survive my first year of blogging? When I started Abandoned Cubicle last September, I had strong encouragement from my ever-patient wife. Here I … [Read more...] about My First Year of Blogging
How We Paid off Our Student Loans
By Josh at MoneyLifeWax.com Hey Cubert! Thanks for allowing me to guest post today. The personal finance / F.I.R.E. blogging community is truly special, as everyone aims to empower, educate and inspire others by … [Read more...] about How We Paid off Our Student Loans
That Time I Almost Joined the Peace Corps In Ukraine
Way back in late 2001, yours truly got laid-off. After being in the workforce for a little over five years after college, this came as a bit of a shock. I thought I had it all figured out, and was “well on my way.” Here's the … [Read more...] about That Time I Almost Joined the Peace Corps In Ukraine
How to Pay off Student Loans FAST
A couple of years back, we were sitting on roughly $135,000 in student loan debt. Are you in a similar place and curious about how to pay off student loans fast? Read on... The silver lining of student loan debt is that it … [Read more...] about How to Pay off Student Loans FAST
The Benefits of Free-Range Kids
Today's post is all about the economics and developmental benefits of free-range kids. While enjoying the lovely scenery here in northern Michigan, I've read up on Lenore Skenazy's hugely popular book first published in … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Free-Range Kids
How to Make Your House Look Like a Palace
As a bachelor, I spent the better part of my twenties not giving a rip about the interior decor of my apartment. A few relationships later, I came to understand the value of not living like a pig when it came to impressing … [Read more...] about How to Make Your House Look Like a Palace
How to Create a Simple Spreadsheet Budget
Here's a post for anyone who gets shivers down his or her spine at the prospect of regularly tracking his or her expenses. One of the most powerful tools for saving towards early retirement is the humble, simple, elegant … [Read more...] about How to Create a Simple Spreadsheet Budget
Are All BMW Drivers Assholes?
Is the BMW drivers stereotype true? Let's unleash the rant... I hate driving. I'd prefer to be riding my bike, but you know what, last night was softball night, and the team needed me there on time. Let's just call this a … [Read more...] about Are All BMW Drivers Assholes?
Successful Landlord Ten Commandments
A key part of our strategy to reach an early retirement relies heavily on the income from our four single-family rental homes. We've been fortunate to have super low vacancies in a market with very high tenant demand here in … [Read more...] about Successful Landlord Ten Commandments
Aeropress Review: The Perfect Low-Cost Coffee Maker
This post is an honest review (and love letter) of the Aeropress coffee maker. I'm convinced no reasonable person can function without coffee. Which is odd, considering how I got by without it until my mid-30s. I reckon … [Read more...] about Aeropress Review: The Perfect Low-Cost Coffee Maker