A few cool money wins this week!… – My insurance guy asked me to leave an online business review, in return for a $5 Starbucks gift card! I was going to leave a review anyway, but cheers to a free $5! Pumpkin spice, here we come! āļø – Remember those surf fins I found on Read more about A few quick money wins š°[…]
Earlier this year I cancelled my Amazon PRIME membership. Itās not because Iām disgruntled or didnāt enjoy their service. Iām actually a huge fan of Amazon. My reasons for cancelling were: I realized the ābenefitsā of PRIME membership can easily be found elsewhere – free shipping, fast shipping, convenience, streaming, etc. is not unique Read more about Dumping Amazon PRIME[…]
SUMMARY: Itās been 16 months Weāve opened 8 new credit cards Received $6,565 in signup bonuses and rewards travel We paid $457 in membership fees so far A whopping $149,000 in total available credit lines Starting credit score = 764 Current credit score = 810 Iāve been taking notes every time I applied for a Read more about Credit Card Hacking – Personal Summary, Timeline & Notes[…]
āDude, how much did it cost you to take a year off work?ā This is the question I asked my cousin many years ago. My cousin is now 35, lives in New Zealand, and has taken 2 separate 12 month career breaks to travel the world, spend time with family, and just enjoy Read more about How Much Does 1 Year Off Work Cost?[…]
Food is a necessity in life. Water is a necessity. Shelter is a necessity. These are the basic things we need to survive. But after these must-haves are covered, what is the next priority on the list? For my wife and I, itās alcohol. At least thatās what our annual spending reports tell us. Read more about Alcohol and Finances[…]
My wife is the nicest, kindest, and most caring person in the world. She deserves everything under the sun. And thereās nothing I wouldnāt do to increase her happiness. So when we first met 9 years ago, my mission in life was clear: āWhat my wife wants, my wife gets. Even if it kills Read more about My Wife Deserves a $2M McMansion[…]
I recently read a post by Fly to FI about ways to save money on liquor. It was written by a 22 y/o fire-walker, and he noted some excellent points. (Although young, Fly to FI has a cool blog and perspective, check it all outĀ here) I remember when I was 22. I pulled Read more about Saving Money on Booze – The Aussie Way[…]