I am not telling you what you should do. This is advice I am giving to me for myself. Things I would tell my younger self on how to reach FI. AMFM’s Basic Guide to Achieve Financial Independence Other things that can help: Yes, these images are AI generated by Gemini. I don’t know why […]
Discounted Summer or Annual Passes to Maximize Your Free Time on Summer Break or in Early Retirement
Here is a roundup of summer or general passes that can be maximized by early retirees or anyone with plenty of free time. Early retirees, those with a summer break, flexible schedules, or stay at home parents can all get maximum benefit from these deals. White Water Center (Charlotte) – $159 An annual pass to […]
Utilizing InstaCart and DoorDash Credit Card Credits
InstaCart The two Chase Ink cards I opened to pay for a new roof netted me $900 each in Chase points with no annual fee and 0% interest for 12 months. A perk I haven’t fully been using is the 3 month Instacart+ and a monthly $20 Instacart credit. Also, I just realized that despite […]
The Case for Chase: Is Sapphire Reserve Worth It Without Sign-Up Bonus?
Chase Sapphire ReserveAnnual Fee: $795 1. Hotel Edit Credit – $500/250/0It appears harder to use these credits than AmEx and limited to possibly only the priciest of options. Although, a Reddit thread does show some reasonable prices. 2. Travel Credit – $300/300/300A non-behavior altering, instant $300 value toward the $795 annual fee is a good place […]
American Express Platinum: Is It Worth the Annual Fee?
Reviewing the benefits and value I get from the AmEx Platinum. Is it worth keeping after the first year?
Will We Be Eligible For ACA Subsidies in 2026?
Our plan for health insurance and hopefully getting some ACA subsidies in 2026.
Penthouse Blues: Urban Parable (The FI Poem)
There once was a couple who did love their lifeIn no time at all, they were man and wifeThey sat on their porch outside their first floorBut by 4 o’clock, the sun was no moreThey both loved the sun, the warmth felt so niceWhen he mentioned they move, they didn’t think twiceAn upgrade’s in order, […]
The Power of Compound Interest
Despite being raised believing that Andre the Giant was the eighth wonder of the world, it turns out it was actually compound interest. I was fortunate to be smitten with it upon someone first showing an example of the difference in can make in meeting your retirement goals. In case there are those that have […]
What do I miss about going to work?
The picture above is the sweet poster my wife made me on my last day of work. What I Miss About Going to Work…hmm. If my last job had been working at CVS, the answer would be not a damn thing. However, my last full-time job and current per diem position actually does possess a […]
A Typical Day In Post-FI Life (Day 4)
Many people are curious what I do with my time now that I’m working less. So here is a typical day. The morning plays out much like it did when I was working second shift with a few variations. First, since I’m not staying up as late, I am starting the day about two hours […]