Offsetting Income Tax
Everyone likes making money, but there are different types of income you can receive. Active, or ordinary, income is what most people experience. Getting money from working a job. This can also include interest income or…
Wi-Fi: I Don’t Need This Pain
I am a homeowner and someone who is "tech-savvy." I want to make the lives of my family easier, so I know that when I introduce technology into the household, it needs to "just work." We…
Sega CD FMV Game Prices
A year ago, I started planning a possible Sega CD FMV gaming series. I am curious to see how prices have changed and if now is a good time to start collecting. RankTitleL24L25C24C251Road Avenger ($)$34.11$30.07$200.14$143.281Tomcat Alley…
Getting My Nerves Checked Out
I have talked about my nerve issues in the past. I went to the doctor once but after ditching my multivitamin, I saw improvement. I told my doctor again about a new issue I had where…
Going to See the Cubbies Again
After five years on the waitlist, my Dad got season tickets for the Cubs in 2011. I was still in Colorado, and he was in Pittsburgh. We met in the middle for a few games, then…
A Day in the FIRE Life
When I tell people that I am retired at the age of 43, the general response is either, "that's so cool," or "what do you do all day?" Well, here's a typical Tuesday for me: 6:30am:…
FAFSA For Real 2025
The time has finally come for my oldest to apply to college. The FAFSA opened on October 1st, and now I have to actually fill it out and verify my years of assumptions. They actually opened…
My Post-Mint Financial Toolkit
I talked about finding a new money tracking system once I found out that Mint was going away. Mint was a huge part of my life as I was constantly tracking our finances and budget. I…
So I Bought a Rivian
In 2014, My 2003 Honda Accord got rear-ended. I bought my Dad's 2007 Accord from him and have been driving it for the last 11 years. I thought about getting a new vehicle last year and…
What to Consider in Retirement Locations Part Two
Now that I have all the categories identified, I need to determine how important each factor is. Step 1: The Dealbreakers This is the easiest part. These are the non-negotiables, the bouncers at the front door…