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How to Make Your House Look Like a Palace

August 18, 2017 by Cubert

How to Make Your House Look Like a Palace

As a bachelor, I spent the better part of my twenties not giving a rip about the interior decor of my apartment. A few relationships later, I came to understand the value of not living like a pig when it came to impressing … [Read more...] about How to Make Your House Look Like a Palace

My Simple & Elegant Excel Personal Budget Template

August 11, 2017 by Cubert

Hiker girl on a bridge

Here's a post for anyone who gets shivers down his or her spine at the prospect of regularly tracking his or her expenses. One of the most powerful tools for saving towards early retirement is the humble, simple, elegant … [Read more...] about My Simple & Elegant Excel Personal Budget Template

Why Are All BMW Drivers Assholes?

August 8, 2017 by Cubert

BMW Drivers Are Assholes

Is the stereotype true? Why are BMW drivers douchebags? Let's see if we can answer that profound question in a special Tuesday Rant, shall we? Oh, and disclaimer, I hate driving. I'd prefer to be riding my bike, but you know … [Read more...] about Why Are All BMW Drivers Assholes?

A Landlord Checklist to Ensure Rental Business Success

July 31, 2017 by Cubert

Landlord 10 commandments

A key part of our strategy to reach an early retirement relies heavily on the income from our four single-family rental homes. We've been fortunate to have super low vacancies in a market with very high tenant demand here in … [Read more...] about A Landlord Checklist to Ensure Rental Business Success

AeroPress: The Perfect Cubicle Coffee Maker

July 28, 2017 by Cubert

coffee grounds

This post is an honest review (and love letter) of the Aeropress cubicle coffee maker. I'm convinced no reasonable person can function without coffee. Which is odd, considering how I got by without it until my mid-30s. I … [Read more...] about AeroPress: The Perfect Cubicle Coffee Maker

Being Debt Free Can Be Costly

July 26, 2017 by Cubert

debt free lifestyle

Today's post Being Debt Free Can Be Costly is contributed by Amy Nickson, a passionate writer on finance. Amy is a professional blogger who has started her blog and also works as a contributor to the Oak View Law Group. … [Read more...] about Being Debt Free Can Be Costly

Early Retirement Diary Volume 1 (Minnesotans on FIRE)

July 24, 2017 by Cubert

early retirement diary - bubble fun

It turns out that Minnesota, and the Twin Cities especially, is home to a disproportionately high number of bloggers seeking (and writing about) an early retirement. This early retirement diary entry sheds a little light on … [Read more...] about Early Retirement Diary Volume 1 (Minnesotans on FIRE)

5AM Wake Up Call (The Upside of Starting Your Day Early)

July 21, 2017 by Cubert

5AM Wake-up Call

There goes Cubert again, promising some snake oil to his merry band of readers. Why would ANYONE in his or her right mind make a habit of getting up early to a 5AM Wake Up Call??? Let's dive into that topic, but be sure … [Read more...] about 5AM Wake Up Call (The Upside of Starting Your Day Early)

What Are the Benefits of Riding Your Bike to Work?

July 9, 2017 by Cubert

biking to work on my surly

I've been riding my bicycle to work for the past three years now, and have found several hidden benefits. We're going to get into how I started this fun little habit, and share all about how easy biking to work truly can … [Read more...] about What Are the Benefits of Riding Your Bike to Work?

Why Owning a Cabin Up North Is a Bad Idea

July 6, 2017 by Cubert

should i buy a cabin - hobbit house

While walking the halls at work just before the July 4th holiday weekend, I overheard more than a few colleagues chatting up their plans to head to the cabin. It got me wondering whether this idea of owning a cabin up north … [Read more...] about Why Owning a Cabin Up North Is a Bad Idea

Why Small Cars Are Better Than Big Cars

January 8, 2017 by Cubert

small car

A few years out of college I had my mind made up that I would buy an SUV. Not that I needed an SUV, as I had smooth-paved roads where I lived, plus I didn't need any hauling capacity. I just thought SUVs were cool. Let's … [Read more...] about Why Small Cars Are Better Than Big Cars

Credit Card Hacking: Travel on the Cheap

December 28, 2016 by Cubert

Dock

Avoiding big expenses and unnecessary upgrades, like fancy cars and large homes, is key for gaining the freedom to choose your field of work or even retire early. But sometimes big expenses are hard to avoid. What if there … [Read more...] about Credit Card Hacking: Travel on the Cheap

How to Retire Early on Less Than Six Figures

November 6, 2016 by Cubert

Retire on less than six figures

Most of the advice you’ll find on blogs like this one comes from authors who have achieved higher than average incomes. In many cases, incomes before retirement are in the six figures (or more) and both partners are high … [Read more...] about How to Retire Early on Less Than Six Figures

Early Retirement Due to Stress?

October 29, 2016 by Cubert

early retirement due to stress

The pursuit of early retirement due to stress is a topic near and dear to me. Stress is a constant companion that even "happy" people suffer from. It can emerge from a variety of sources, including relationships or even bad … [Read more...] about Early Retirement Due to Stress?

Plumbing 101: How to Save BIG Money with DIY Skills

October 22, 2016 by Cubert

boys at sink

A big chunk of our hard-earned money ends up in the greasy, grimy hands of plumbers, electricians, heating and air conditioning technicians, etc. Owning a house comes with maintenance costs that can amount to $4,000 or more … [Read more...] about Plumbing 101: How to Save BIG Money with DIY Skills

What to Do on Your First Day of Retirement

October 12, 2016 by Cubert

Mount Rushmore - daily retirement routine

If early retirement is your goal, it’s awfully easy to get caught up in the journey and the anticipation of escaping a dreaded day job. Still, with an eye on both present and future, there's nothing wrong with daydreaming … [Read more...] about What to Do on Your First Day of Retirement

Why Date Nights Are Important for Frugal Parents

October 3, 2016 by Cubert

at the cafe

So how do you keep a marriage strong while weathering the ups and downs of parenthood? I'm no expert, but I can tell you what we've learned over the last few years of raising our little tykes. The importance of date nights … [Read more...] about Why Date Nights Are Important for Frugal Parents

Why Small Houses Are Better Than Big Houses

September 28, 2016 by Cubert

why small houses are better

Back in the late fall of 2012, we learned we would become parents of boy/girl twins. Exhilarating days for us. Magical. We were far from thinking about the advantages of downsizing back then. We wanted to upsize! Soon we … [Read more...] about Why Small Houses Are Better Than Big Houses

How to Achieve a Zero Hour Work Week

September 25, 2016 by Cubert

abandoned cubicle

Are you curious about how to achieve a zero hour work week? Those of us aspiring to retire early are sometimes characterized as "cheap", "tightwads", and even flat-out crazy. If you're familiar with the Four-hour Work Week, … [Read more...] about How to Achieve a Zero Hour Work Week

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