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Why You Should Never Service Your Car at the Dealership

April 13, 2020 by Cubert

should i service my 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

March 25, 2020 by Cubert

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)

March 9, 2020 by Cubert

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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

February 16, 2020 by Cubert

seeking financial dragons

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

Retirement Time Management Ain’t Easy

February 3, 2020 by Cubert

time management

One of the obvious trade-offs with financial independence ("FI") is you work your tail off for some time to achieve leisure time later. A lot of folks fall into the trap of chasing more and more $$ and material things, and … [Read more...] about Retirement Time Management Ain’t Easy

Where Should I Put My Money for Retirement?

January 20, 2020 by Cubert

poker chips

While ambling along the path to near-retirement and dealing with all of the indecisions of late, another facet of personal finance emerges to dog me. Where should I put my money? Having paid off cars, a paid-off house, and no … [Read more...] about Where Should I Put My Money for Retirement?

Stuck at the Early Retirement Crossroads

January 8, 2020 by Cubert

retirement crossroads

This time of year is typically when the winter blues start to hit me. I've got too much to be grateful for to complain, but the slog of winter doesn't bring me a ton of joy. Some incredibly real and awful events happened to a … [Read more...] about Stuck at the Early Retirement Crossroads

How to Protect Your Home From Burglary

December 31, 2019 by Cubert

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Eventually, it'll happen. Your home or the home of someone you know will get broken into. There's never an ideal time for this. Just last week one of my tenants was burgled, on Christmas Eve no less. The nerve of these jerks! … [Read more...] about How to Protect Your Home From Burglary

Is Self Deprivation Keeping You From Enjoying the Journey?

December 17, 2019 by Cubert

self deprivation bicycle

The headlines are catchy. Some 20-something out there worked hard for 5 years to save $500,000 so he or she could retire early before 30. A noble, Instagram-worthy pursuit to be sure, but with it comes a brutal stretch of … [Read more...] about Is Self Deprivation Keeping You From Enjoying the Journey?

Golden Nameplate Awards – The Class of 2019!

December 9, 2019 by Cubert

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Greetings happy readers! I'm excited to unveil my favorite crew for 2019. More names to etch on the trophy - yay! For 2019, I've opted to focus on bloggers who've been instrumental in bringing exposure to THIS blog. This … [Read more...] about Golden Nameplate Awards – The Class of 2019!

Middle Manager Seeks Help with Career Indecision

December 3, 2019 by Cubert

career indecision coffee mug

I've got a new boss and it's not working out the way I'd hoped. This post tackles a serious career future indecision as early retirement lurks just around the corner. After several years of working for incredible humans, you … [Read more...] about Middle Manager Seeks Help with Career Indecision

The Last Jedi Sucks? (Some Redemption After Rise of Skywalker)

November 18, 2019 by Cubert

BB-8 says the last jedi sucks

How about this, readers? Just in time for the holidays, a post about why a Disney film from 2018 got me so fired up. Let's hash out the reasons why Star Wars The Last Jedi sucks. And then, we'll predict whether J.J. Abrams … [Read more...] about The Last Jedi Sucks? (Some Redemption After Rise of Skywalker)

What Are the Alternatives to Retirement?

November 4, 2019 by Cubert

get retirement right

It's been a bit of a slug-fest at work. These last few weeks have brought on a heavy dose of 11th-hour drama that's quite typical in the world of software delivery at large corporations. Sweating out another Sunday night has … [Read more...] about What Are the Alternatives to Retirement?

Happy Money by Ken Honda: A Book Review

October 28, 2019 by Cubert

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Once in a blue moon, I get asked to review a new publication here on Abandoned Cubicle. It's a reasonable request since I get a free book out of the deal. If the book is decent, I get a few hours of entertainment. Even better … [Read more...] about Happy Money by Ken Honda: A Book Review

How to Survive When Winter Starts

October 24, 2019 by Cubert

hygge life

You must've seen this one coming. Not winter, but this post that's going to include crap about Denmark again. Apologies in advance, but I'm playing out the string on them fancy Danes once more. Let's see if we upper … [Read more...] about How to Survive When Winter Starts

How to Avoid the Sunday Scaries

October 14, 2019 by Cubert

fear of monday motivator

The weekend. We look forward to these two days of recurring freedom more than just about anything else. We've worked a long week and earned two days to recover. After some well-deserved R&R, Sunday evening rolls around … [Read more...] about How to Avoid the Sunday Scaries

How to Pay off Your Mortgage in 5 Years

October 12, 2019 by Cubert

house keychain

When considering the idea of mortgage paydown, first thing's first. Any super high-interest debts (like credit card balances) should be paid off first. For all other debts, I'm a fan of using the cash flow index method to … [Read more...] about How to Pay off Your Mortgage in 5 Years

TurnoverBnB: Making Airbnb Cleaning a Lot Easier for Hosts

October 7, 2019 by Cubert

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Finding a dependable cleaning crew for your Airbnb can be a difficult task. When you find a good cleaner, you then need to coordinate turnovers - making sure both the host and cleaning crew are on the same schedule. Thank … [Read more...] about TurnoverBnB: Making Airbnb Cleaning a Lot Easier for Hosts

How Much of Your Income Should You Save Every Month?

September 23, 2019 by Cubert

50s town model

This is a post that asks and attempts to answer the question, "How much of your income should you save every month?" For many, savings rates simply aren't a priority. While examining my handy dashboard excel budget last … [Read more...] about How Much of Your Income Should You Save Every Month?

How to Achieve a Debt Free Retirement Lifestyle

September 16, 2019 by Cubert

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Hello dear readers! Today's post, How to Achieve a Debt-Free Retirement Lifestyle comes to us from a blogger friend, Bernz JP, the mastermind behind Moneylogue.com. Every once in a while, even us stalwart personal financial … [Read more...] about How to Achieve a Debt Free Retirement Lifestyle

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