Going it alone. It's a familiar thing. We think we know what we're doing until a light bulb goes off. Sadly and so often, that bulb doesn't illuminate until we've failed at X, Y, or Z. That's why you need to build your … [Read more...] about Why You Need a Strong Team of Financial Advisors
Will You Regret Buying a Boat?
Summertime is magical. Snow seems like a dream it's so far gone. It's all about the sunshine, heat, and not having to grab a jacket on the way out the door. You go off on picnics, join a softball league, and find pristine … [Read more...] about Will You Regret Buying a Boat?
Why I Prefer Single Family Homes as Rentals
Why do I prefer single family homes as rentals in our real estate portfolio? There's a bunch of reasons, but overall, they quite simply WORK. Single family homes generally aren't typically what most think of with … [Read more...] about Why I Prefer Single Family Homes as Rentals
How to Prepare for Early Retirement
The last four years have been long ones. Not bad. Just long. This journey started well before the blog did. Back in the fall of 2014 I was tired, stressed, and felt trapped in a career I had come to depend on for our … [Read more...] about How to Prepare for Early Retirement
Living in Longmont CO: Rocky Mountain Paradise
Enjoying one's surroundings is a pretty fundamental, dare I say essential part of a balanced breakfast. Rich people flock to coastal California for never-ending sunshine, water, and arid warm temps. Many of us … [Read more...] about Living in Longmont CO: Rocky Mountain Paradise
3 Practical Ideas for a Cheap and Easy Dinner Party
Today’s guest post 3 Ways to Throw a Cheap and Easy Dinner Party comes from one of my favorite up-and-coming bloggers, Miguel, The Rich Miser! Miguel is a Florida lawyer residing in beautiful Miami. On his blog, Miguel and … [Read more...] about 3 Practical Ideas for a Cheap and Easy Dinner Party
How to Muster the Courage to Quit a Job You Despise
One year left of this cubicle life. This is the time when all of those crazy questions start to pop up. "What the hell am I doing?" or, "This is crazy. I can't afford to lose my paycheck!" or, "I'll be bored out of my … [Read more...] about How to Muster the Courage to Quit a Job You Despise
My 5 Month PRK Recovery Timeline (An Unexpected Journey)
Zap! Perfect vision. That's what I'd thought would happen. Instead, I'm biding my time in recovery for 11 weeks since my PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) laser eye surgery. Up until college I had "okay" vision. Then, … [Read more...] about My 5 Month PRK Recovery Timeline (An Unexpected Journey)
Instant Gratification: Life Is Not a Clickable Link
Have you ever tried instant coffee? I hope not. Take an amazing thing, coffee, put it in a 1-time use packet, mix it with a bit of hot water, and BOOM. You have one of the nastiest things out there. Instant coffee … [Read more...] about Instant Gratification: Life Is Not a Clickable Link
How to Do More Pull Ups (& Impress Your Friends)
Have you had enough of personal finance bloggers coming at you with their physical fitness makeovers? No? Awesome. Because I'm about to fire up a few paragraphs on how to do more pull ups, aided by a highly durable, … [Read more...] about How to Do More Pull Ups (& Impress Your Friends)
