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 the FIRE pantheon with certifiable mistakes … [Read more...] about The Biggest Retirement Mistakes to Avoid
Moving to Minneapolis? A Vibrant City on the Rise
Carl here, from 1500 Days to Freedom... Before I headed off to Camp FI Midwest, I had some time to spend in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. Before I get into my Minneapolis meanderings, allow me to go back in time for a … [Read more...] about Moving to Minneapolis? A Vibrant City on the Rise
How to Deal With Bad Bosses (and Avoid Becoming One)
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 … [Read more...] about How to Deal With Bad Bosses (and Avoid Becoming One)
How Getting Promoted Delays Retirement Plans
And so, it happened. Finally. Got a promotion. I am stoked. It feels good to be appreciated and acknowledged for all the hard work and persistence. Here's the catch - yours truly is angling for early retirement. Now I'm left … [Read more...] about How Getting Promoted Delays Retirement Plans
Our Rockin’ Minimalist Home Theater Setup
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 Our Rockin’ Minimalist Home Theater Setup
How to Build a LEGO Death Star With Random Bricks
The nice thing about the occasional Polar Vortex is the unplanned bonus time you get to spend with your kids. Last week, the kids' school was canceled four out of five days due to the extreme cold. Sure, it was trying in … [Read more...] about How to Build a LEGO Death Star With Random Bricks
How to Be Your Own Boss in Corporate America
We've all probably seen the studies or heard of them. If you've got a good boss, you're likely to like your job. If you've got an a-hole sitting across that desk, watch out. Your stress is probably going to spike and … [Read more...] about How to Be Your Own Boss in Corporate America
Simon Sinek on Millennials in the Workplace
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 … [Read more...] about Simon Sinek on Millennials in the Workplace
How Much Can You Make With Airbnb? (An Experiment)
I'm happy to report that the inaugural year of our Airbnb Experiment concluded in December with excellent results. How much can you make with Airbnb? Well in our case, we made about $12,000 in net revenue for the year … [Read more...] about How Much Can You Make With Airbnb? (An Experiment)
2018 Household Spending Revealed
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 … [Read more...] about 2018 Household Spending Revealed
