More than any other time, senior citizens still drive. Hey, as long as they can pass the test, age doesn’t matter. Besides, a lot of elderly individuals love their independence, something a car provides. But because car … [Read more...] about A Quick Retirement and Auto Insurance Explanation
The Herb That Could Change Your Life
No matter what our age, health, or goals in life, we all want to feel our best. For many years foreign cultures have known the value of herbs as medicine. The best part is taking a more natural approach to health has fewer … [Read more...] about The Herb That Could Change Your Life
How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep
In the United States, more than 10% of adults struggle with insomnia. There can be different reasons for this debilitating disorder. You might be kept awake by the stresses of life, or you might have a work schedule that … [Read more...] about How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep
One Retiree’s Gluten-Free Journey (A Guest Post)
My gluten-free journey began almost ten years before I retired after a half-hearted internet search resulted in a life-changing "eureka" moment. For years I had been plagued by a shockingly itchy, blistering rash that popped … [Read more...] about One Retiree’s Gluten-Free Journey (A Guest Post)
6 Ways to Stay Fit, Healthy, and Awesome After Retirement
Generally speaking, people who retire early tend to already make physical fitness and wellness a priority. After all, it can be difficult to maintain the stamina required to power through a career at an above-average pace … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Stay Fit, Healthy, and Awesome After Retirement
How to Love Who You Are (During and After a Pandemic)
One of the things 2020 has taught us, is that life is too short to not love who you are. This pandemic became a humbling reminder that at the end of each day sometimes the small things we sweat are not what truly makes us … [Read more...] about How to Love Who You Are (During and After a Pandemic)
What Is a Smart Locker (and Do You Need One?)
Since the pandemic is not going away any time soon, more people are shopping online, and relying on e-commerce to get what they need. Whether it be textbooks, prescriptions, retail, or pretty much millions of products online, … [Read more...] about What Is a Smart Locker (and Do You Need One?)
Hobbies to Keep Your Brain Active During Retirement
For those who have recently reached retirement age, staying occupied, and keeping the brain healthy are two significant concerns. Thankfully, multiple studies have connected taking up a hobby with increasing and maintaining … [Read more...] about Hobbies to Keep Your Brain Active During Retirement
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Early Retirement Needs
The original Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a useful lens for deciding if early retirement is a means to an end or simply an escape hatch from stress. At this point, I'll take all the help I can get to figure this sh*t out. … [Read more...] about Maslow’s Hierarchy of Early Retirement Needs
How to Accept Foreign Currency Payments for Your Airbnb
Right now, international travel isn’t exactly on the menu. In case you’ve been living under a rock, COVID-19 has ground air travel to a standstill. However, the day will come when travelers once again head abroad. When … [Read more...] about How to Accept Foreign Currency Payments for Your Airbnb
Do We Need to Retire, or Just Slow Down?
Over the years my job has fluctuated between periods of slowness and boredom and periods of mass hysteria and weekend-marathon testing calls. Part of what makes the field of software delivery so appealing is the decent pay. … [Read more...] about Do We Need to Retire, or Just Slow Down?
Top Digital Skills You Can Learn from Home
Let's all fight for justice and work together to solve massive inequalities in our world. We can't afford to be passively supportive, and clearly, the "old ways" of operating in our society aren't working. We need everyone to … [Read more...] about Top Digital Skills You Can Learn from Home
A Few No-Nonsense Tips for Retiring Early
"I can't retire. Not yet anyhow." A colleague fast approaching 65 shared that sentiment over beers about a year ago, long before COVID-19 put happy-hour on hold. The notion of being stuck in a cubicle (or, during a pandemic, … [Read more...] about A Few No-Nonsense Tips for Retiring Early
Get Paid for Your Pad: How to Optimize Airbnb Listings
If you've recently taken the plunge into Airbnb hosting, you'll quickly find yourself swimming in a proverbial sea of variables. Everything from pricing strategy to marketing and finding a reliable cleaner. It's exhausting, … [Read more...] about Get Paid for Your Pad: How to Optimize Airbnb Listings
Airbnb Host Checklist for Condo Conversions
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Airbnb hosts have been dealing with unprecedented cancelations and concerns over the long-term viability of their investment. Obviously everyone's focus needs to be kept on physical distancing … [Read more...] about Airbnb Host Checklist for Condo Conversions
Is Airbnb Profitable for Hosts?
The COVID-19 outbreak has presented a big challenge for Airbnb and its legion of hosts. We're now in year 3 as hosts and despite the pandemic, we remain cautiously optimistic. At this point in 2020, our Airbnb is profitable … [Read more...] about Is Airbnb Profitable for Hosts?
Why You Should Never Service Your Car at the Dealership
Sometimes even the most reliable wheels on the road need maintenance. My wee Honda Fit is no different. Sure, I enjoy pedaling my bike around town and even commute with that trusty two-wheeler, from time to time. But my Fit … [Read more...] about Why You Should Never Service Your Car at the Dealership
Rediscovering the Joys of Being a Homebody
Restrictions, curfews, and isolation are fast becoming a normal part of life since the COVID-19 outbreak took root here in the U.S. A little over one week has passed since social-distancing was introduced and several public … [Read more...] about Rediscovering the Joys of Being a Homebody
How to Invest in a Volatile Market (And Not Freak Out)
Volatile markets are the new normal, thanks to the COVID-19 outbreak. This creates some opportunity for investors in a time of real concern. I don't mean to diminish the incredibly awful specter of this virus, but I'm … [Read more...] about How to Invest in a Volatile Market (And Not Freak Out)
An Open Letter to Anyone Seeking Financial Independence
I'm not a financial expert. I've never worked in the banking, finance, or investment industry. I'm an arm-chair advice dispenser trying to keep money from being a source of worry in my life. This is an open letter to folks … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to Anyone Seeking Financial Independence