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 sharing … [Read more...] about Student Loan Success Stories: The Pay Off
Peace Corps Ukraine: Why I Backed-out of My Assignment
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 … [Read more...] about Peace Corps Ukraine: Why I Backed-out of My Assignment
How to Pay Off Your 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 looking for any possible way to eliminate a crushing student loan debt? Read on... The silver lining of … [Read more...] about How to Pay Off Your Student Loans FAST
The Benefits of Raising Free Range Kids
Today's post is all about the economical and developmental benefits of raising free-range kids. Wait, where are those two rug rats? While enjoying the lovely scenery here in northern Michigan, I've read up on Lenore … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Raising 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 décor 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 Use an Excel Spreadsheet for Your Budget (w/Download)
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 for early retirement is the humble, simple, elegant … [Read more...] about How to Use an Excel Spreadsheet for Your Budget (w/Download)
BMW Drivers Are All A-holes (The Evidence is Overwhelming)
Generally, I'm not a fan of driving. I'd rather walk or ride my bike given the choice and considering the distance involved. Last night was softball double-header night, and the team needed me there on time, ready to … [Read more...] about BMW Drivers Are All A-holes (The Evidence is Overwhelming)
How to Make the Perfect Old Fashioned Cocktail
Folks, getting up at 5 AM every day has its perks. No more excuses for not producing high-quality, well-crafted content for our readers, most of the time... Put in a hard day's work and ready to unwind with a cocktail? … [Read more...] about How to Make the Perfect Old Fashioned Cocktail
Top 10 Landlord Tips for First Time Rental Owners
A key part of our strategy to achieve early retirement is 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 Minneapolis. This post … [Read more...] about Top 10 Landlord Tips for First Time Rental Owners
Using an Aeropress Is Easy and Inexpensive (Bye Bye Keurig)
I'm convinced that no reasonable person can function without coffee. Which is odd, considering how I got by without it until my mid-30s. I reckon something happens to sap corporate stooges of their youthful energy within … [Read more...] about Using an Aeropress Is Easy and Inexpensive (Bye Bye Keurig)