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Should I Buy a Cabin Up North?

By Cubert - July 6, 2017 - Updated on October 21, 2022

should i buy a cabin - hobbit house

While walking the office halls before the July 4th holiday, I overheard some colleagues chatting up their plans to head to the cabin for the weekend. It got me contemplating the question: should I buy a cabin up north? … [Read more...] about Should I Buy a Cabin Up North?

Big Cars vs Small Cars: Why Smaller Cars Are Better

By Cubert - January 8, 2017 - Updated on October 19, 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 Smaller Cars Are Better

Credit Card Hacking 101: Free Travel With Reward Points

By Cubert - December 28, 2016 - Updated on September 28, 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 Card Hacking 101: Free Travel With Reward Points

5 Top Budget Hacks, Just in Time for the Holidays

By Cubert - November 22, 2016 - Updated on September 26, 2022

bike on the beach

Saving up for early retirement requires a good amount of effort earning extra money, while also reducing expenses. Some figure that latter part is a real drag. In truth, there’s no real sacrifice at all in terms of impact to … [Read more...] about 5 Top Budget Hacks, Just in Time for the Holidays

Can I Retire Early Earning Less Than Six Figures?

By Cubert - November 6, 2016 - Updated on October 10, 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 – Abandoned Cubicle

By Cubert - October 29, 2016 - Updated on October 13, 2022

broken desk in the desert

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

Save Big Bucks With DIY Plumbing Skills

By Cubert - October 22, 2016 - Updated on October 4, 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 … [Read more...] about Save Big Bucks With DIY Plumbing Skills

Pondering My Daily Schedule in Early Retirement

By Cubert - October 12, 2016 - Updated on October 19, 2022

Mount Rushmore

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

Why Date Nights Are Important for Frugal Couples

By Cubert - October 3, 2016 - Updated on October 13, 2022

why date nights are important

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. Why date nights are important … [Read more...] about Why Date Nights Are Important for Frugal Couples

Smaller Home vs Bigger: Why Small Houses Are Better

By Cubert - September 28, 2016 - Updated on October 19, 2022

small house vs big house

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...   Small House vs Big … [Read more...] about Smaller Home vs Bigger: Why Small Houses Are Better

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