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Early Retirement Tips to Reach the Finish Line

By Cubert - May 18, 2020 - Updated on September 25, 2022

early retirement tips - push harder

"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 a happy hour on hold. The notion of being stuck in a cubicle (or, during a … [Read more...] about Early Retirement Tips to Reach the Finish Line

Optimize Your Airbnb With the Book “Get Paid for Your Pad”

By Cubert - May 4, 2020 - Updated on September 29, 2022

Get Paid for Your Pad

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 … [Read more...] about Optimize Your Airbnb With the Book “Get Paid for Your Pad”

Tips for Airbnb Hosts Setting Up Their First Rental

By Cubert - April 27, 2020 - Updated on October 20, 2022

kids on a train

Finding the market supply of long-term rentals incredibly tight, we decided in late 2017 to invest in a condo in Northern Michigan. This wouldn't be a long-term rental. Nope. In this summertime tourist hot spot, we'd … [Read more...] about Tips for Airbnb Hosts Setting Up Their First Rental

Never Take Your Car to the Dealership for Repairs!

By Cubert - April 13, 2020 - Updated on September 25, 2022

Never Take Your Car to the Dealership for Repairs

Sometimes even the most reliable wheels on the road need maintenance. Here's a story where I almost learned the hard way why you should never take your car to the dealership. Not for repairs. Not for free coffee and … [Read more...] about Never Take Your Car to the Dealership for Repairs!

Rediscovering the Joy of Being a Homebody

By Cubert - March 25, 2020 - Updated on September 25, 2022

senior 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 … [Read more...] about Rediscovering the Joy of Being a Homebody

VTI or VTSAX: Stoically Investing in a Volatile Market

By Cubert - March 9, 2020 - Updated on October 18, 2022

back of boat docked in Naples

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 VTI or VTSAX: Stoically Investing in a Volatile Market

To Anyone Seeking Financial Independence

By Cubert - February 16, 2020 - Updated on October 4, 2022

boy staring at dragon statue

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 To Anyone Seeking Financial Independence

Why Time Management Is Important

By Cubert - February 3, 2020 - Updated on October 21, 2022

needle on red record

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 Why Time Management Is Important

Where Should I Put My Money for Retirement?

By Cubert - January 20, 2020 - Updated on November 7, 2022

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 for retirement? Having paid off cars, a … [Read more...] about Where Should I Put My Money for Retirement?

Stuck at the Early Retirement Crossroads

By Cubert - January 8, 2020 - Updated on October 21, 2022

retire or not retire in the woods

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 … [Read more...] about Stuck at the Early Retirement Crossroads

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CubertHello, I’m Cubert. I retired from Corporate America in June of 2023, at age 50. If you’re tired of the grind, check out the numerous posts here and decide for yourself if FIRE (Financial Independence / Early Retirement) is right for you…

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