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 death, as the saying goes… Welcome to a post that explores remedies to the nonsense many of us deal with day in, day out. A big part of what […]
The Pros and Cons of Telecommuting
Sitting in the basement all day doesn’t sound all that great, but as a new telecommuter, I’ll take it! The alternative is getting stuck in commutes, scavenging for parking spots, and paying too much for average corporate cafeteria food because I was too lazy to pack a lunch. Maybe after I put the laundry in […]
My Dividend Stock Investing Experiment: 8 Picks to Riches?
We’ve been riding the waves of a strong stock market and scorching hot housing market for several years now. Our investments are split roughly 50-50 between stocks and houses, and throwing more money at either isn’t all that appealing, especially with a probable recession looming. (and still looming. Is it here yet??) What’s a financially […]
The Airbnb Cash Cow
Our Airbnb condo continues to provide a strong and reliable stream of income. Thank you, pent-up pandemic demand! Since we opened our Airbnb Experiment for business back in 2018, the area has become even more popular with demand outpacing rental supply. That’s great news for short-term rental hosts, but it hasn’t come without a few […]
Dealing With Uncertainty When Retirement Is Near
The last couple of years have been nuts. I’ve got nothing to complain about and a lot more to contribute. Blogging just had to take a back seat for a while. Uncertainty gives life some spice, but it sure can take you out of a routine. Do you embrace uncertainty, or try to fight it? […]