You know how I’ve been yapping on and on about how I’m determined to retire when I’m 50? Looks like I have to tack on another 5 years. Take a look at this list of retirement milestones that I put…
Money Monday: How Soon Can I Retire?
Did anyone see in the news that Bruno Mars’s Filipino mom died of a brain aneurysm…at the age of 55?! She was a dancer so I have to believe she was fit and otherwise healthy. When I hear about people…
Money Monday: Do Not Retire in California
Hello everyone, I want to thank everyone again for your support. I am still working through every email and comment. Haven’t even gotten to the voicemails. I am still emotionally exhausted. I go to bed around 10pm if that’s any…
Surefire Way to Save on Hotel or Rental Accommodations
This strategy isn’t for the faint of heart. This is for all you OCD types who are willing to take risks and take great pride in stretching your hard-earned dollars. I have been itching to go on vacation ever since…
Money Monday: Buy Less Shit
I’m on a spending diet and I encourage you to join me in this effort to buy less shit. After clearing out a condo filled with crap and trying to make the best use of our storage in a 1-bedroom…
Tax Strategy for the Homeless
Now that I’ve lost my housing tax shelter, I’m scrambling to get our finances in order: I had my tax exemptions set to 10 yet I still always ended up with a tax refund. Have now decreased my tax exemptions so…
Money Monday: Real Estate Bubble
Hey people, if you haven’t noticed, we are experiencing a housing bubble: skyrocketing rents, zero inventory, and astronomical offers in terms of both volume and price. This is not the time to buy. Back away, people. Back away! I’m completely…
Money Monday: Advertising
My site is now setup to take sponsors. It’s super easy. Just click on the Advertising page above and there will be links to the pricing and setup. All my metrics are up-to-date too. My first sponsor is Carlaban which…
Money Monday: Finding a Business Partner
Let’s make a deal! Anyone interested in becoming my business partner? The more we rent places out and experience first-hand how owners bring in a a steady high rental income, the more I’m convinced that this is the path to…
Money Monday: Retirement Property for the Price of a Car
Did anyone see this article today in the NYTimes about retirement condos in Florida? The woman featured in the article recently purchased her 2-bedroom condo for $26,900. Are you kidding me? Can we all make a pact to buy one…