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How to Have Fun in Vegas (As an Adult)

August 1, 2019 by Cubert

high roller las vegas

(This post contains affiliate links...) Las Vegas has the reputation of being a party city that never sleeps, filled with wild college students on spring break or young couples celebrating impending nuptials. While this … [Read more...] about How to Have Fun in Vegas (As an Adult)

Can Real Estate Help You Retire Sooner?

July 19, 2019 by Cubert

Zion - Help you retire early

No matter how long ago you started your career, it's never too early — or late — to start thinking about retirement. Along with the traditional savings method your bank or workplace will provide, you should also consider more … [Read more...] about Can Real Estate Help You Retire Sooner?

How Being a Sports Fan Affects Your Life

July 12, 2019 by Cubert

how being a sports fan affects your life futbol

One of the fastest ways to consume time and money is to be a fan of big-money sports. Especially this time of year, when American football is in full swing, sports fandom is off the charts. Let's explore how being a sports … [Read more...] about How Being a Sports Fan Affects Your Life

How Much Does a Disney Cruise Cost?

June 28, 2019 by Cubert

donald is stuck!

I have been blown away by the mouse. Mickey did me in with his charm. His friends were complicit. Donald, Goofy, Pluto, Minnie... They all got to me. This post debates whether the high cost of a Disney cruise is worth it. So … [Read more...] about How Much Does a Disney Cruise Cost?

My Top 10 Tips for Airbnb Hosting

June 21, 2019 by Cubert

Jamaica river tour

Now that we're well into year 2, the Airbnb Experiment continues to generate solid returns. With summer just about fully booked, I figured by now I have enough experience to share some of my top Airbnb hosting tips. Before … [Read more...] about My Top 10 Tips for Airbnb Hosting

Cubicle Blogger Transparency (Cubert’s Story)

June 7, 2019 by Cubert

financial transparency

Early Retirement Blogger Transparency: On occasion, I scrounge five minutes from life to read other blogs. It's not easy to keep up with the blogging Joneses, not when you work full time and have a family to pay attention … [Read more...] about Cubicle Blogger Transparency (Cubert’s Story)

Starting a Business After Retirement

May 31, 2019 by Cubert

tap room

Early retirement is now within reach. In less than a year I could pull the plug. But I need something to occupy my brain and keep productive. Is starting a business after retirement a good idea? I've got the raw materials … [Read more...] about Starting a Business After Retirement

An Honest Review of the FitBit Charge 3

May 24, 2019 by Cubert

Is a Fitbit Worth It

This thing on my wrist. Why did I choose to put it there? What possible good can come from strapping on some electronic tagging device to my person? After logging thousands of steps, I'm debating is having a Fitbit Charge 3 … [Read more...] about An Honest Review of the FitBit Charge 3

How to Be a Property Manager as a Side Gig

May 17, 2019 by Cubert

playground girl

Ever wondered how to be a property manager in addition to holding a day job? What is it like to personally manage a handful of real estate rentals and get your fingernails dirty? It's easier than you might think. Today, we'll … [Read more...] about How to Be a Property Manager as a Side Gig

The Biggest Retirement Mistakes to Avoid

April 28, 2019 by Cubert

Cornhole

Today's post just scratches the surface of a very broad and deep topic "How to Avoid the Biggest Retirement Mistakes". A bunch of earlier posts I've fired off into the ethos of FIRE pantheon with a handful of views point to … [Read more...] about The Biggest Retirement Mistakes to Avoid

It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work

March 11, 2019 by Cubert

classic Lego space man

Of course, it doesn't have to be crazy at work, right people?!? Although the last three or four weeks have been nothing short of crazy for this part-time blogger and full-time corporate animal. The wages of promotions are … [Read more...] about It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work

Moving to Minnesota? What You Can Look Forward To

March 4, 2019 by Cubert

moving to minnesota for psycho suzi!

Happy Monday, everyone! In honor of meteorological spring, today's guest post ponders whether a certain blogger (a certain golden nameplate winner, in fact) should consider moving to Minnesota. I'm grateful as heck for the … [Read more...] about Moving to Minnesota? What You Can Look Forward To

How to Avoid Having an Asshole Boss

February 25, 2019 by Cubert

asshole bosses

Bad bosses are a part of life. It's almost a prerequisite for existence in today's society, where holding a job is pretty much required, and for a decent part of one's life. Countless bosses who bully are lurking among us. … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Having an Asshole Boss

Getting Promoted Complicates Retirement Plans

February 18, 2019 by Cubert

long path to getting a promotion

And so, it happened. Finally. Got a promotion. Yippee!! I am stoked. It feels good to be appreciated and acknowledged for all the hard work and persistence. Ironically, I fear that getting promoted complicates my early … [Read more...] about Getting Promoted Complicates Retirement Plans

Minimalist Home Theater Options

February 11, 2019 by Cubert

Cheap Home Theater for Minimalists

There's never enough room in a small house. If I want to buy a Foosball table, I'm screwed. If Mrs. Cubert wants to bring home a rowing machine, we'd have to lose our second family room. Finding a cheap minimalist home … [Read more...] about Minimalist Home Theater Options

How Our Homemade LEGO Death Star Saved Us $500

February 4, 2019 by Cubert

LEGO Stormtroopers

The nice thing about the occasional Polar Vortex is the unplanned bonus time you get to spend with your kids (building a Lego Death Star!) Last week, the kids' school was canceled four out of five days due to the extreme … [Read more...] about How Our Homemade LEGO Death Star Saved Us $500

The Many Unheralded Benefits of Being Your Own Boss

January 28, 2019 by Cubert

be your own boss

I sense a theme emerging of late: Cubert going off the deep end, pontificating on workforce rah-rah crap. Cool! Buckle in for another one of those, cuz today I'm writing up some meaty two-sentence paragraphs on how to be your … [Read more...] about The Many Unheralded Benefits of Being Your Own Boss

Simon Sinek and Millennials in the Workplace

January 21, 2019 by Cubert

simon sinek

Simon Sinek. The one guy who might convince you to keep your day job and tuck away those grand notions of early retirement. You may have heard of Mr. Sinek, especially if you've seen his YouTube talk about the problems with … [Read more...] about Simon Sinek and Millennials in the Workplace

How Much Money Can You Make on Airbnb?

January 14, 2019 by Cubert

Zion National Park

I'm happy to report that the inaugural year of our vacation rental investment concluded in December with excellent results. Curious how much money can you make on Airbnb? Let's dive in... We made about $12,000 in net … [Read more...] about How Much Money Can You Make on Airbnb?

2018 Household Spending Revealed

December 17, 2018 by Cubert

average household spending

Let's just get it out there from the get-go: This is NOT a bragging kind of post. Far from it. This past year we spent a lot of money concerning our 2018 household spending. We didn't go off the deep end and buy matching … [Read more...] about 2018 Household Spending Revealed

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