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My First Year of Blogging

September 8, 2017 by Cubert

blogging for money

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

September 5, 2017 by Cubert

Get Out of Debt Fast

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

September 1, 2017 by Cubert

quit peace corps

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

August 29, 2017 by Cubert

Sunrise in Charlevoix

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

August 23, 2017 by Cubert

kids playing

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

August 18, 2017 by Cubert

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

August 11, 2017 by Cubert

Hiker girl on a bridge

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?

August 8, 2017 by Cubert

BMW Drivers Are 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

July 31, 2017 by Cubert

Landlord 10 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

July 28, 2017 by Cubert

coffee grounds

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

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CubertTired of the cubicle grind? Does retirement seem so elusive that you feel trapped? If so, let’s talk! Grab some popcorn, and follow Cubert’s journey. Serving up juicy anecdotes and more since September, 2016.

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