How to Withdraw Retirement Funds Early
Using the Roth conversion ladder to withdraw retirement funds early and without penalty is a popular strategy of the FIRE movement. While we are not calling ourselves FIRE, a lot…
Is the AMEX Platinum Worth the Annual Fee?
As a (more actionable) follow-up to the beet story, this post will share how we crunched the value of one card that we have in our wallet, the $695 annual…
Should I close my Annual Fee credit card?
A year after opening a new credit card and receiving an initial signup bonus (SUB) of points or miles, many in the travel rewards hobby are faced with the question:…
Stay in an overwater villa in the Maldives for free
In our last post we shared how we scored round-trip business class flights for two to the Maldives for $800. This post will share how we stayed in an overwater…
Fly your wife business class roundtrip to the Maldives for $800
What if I told you that you could fly you and your wife to the tropical, secluded island nation of the Maldives while enjoying the ridiculous treatment of the business…
How COVID has affected our spending
No matter what you budgeted, what you actually spent tells the story. So as we approach a year into this ‘new normal,’ we wanted to share a comparison of our…
How Much Does Your Life Cost?
The thought has likely already crossed your mind. Maybe not in these exact words, but in concept. How much does your life cost? With the pandemic spreading worldwide and forcing…
Using Credit Card Travel Rewards
The fun part of managing your money responsibly is... spending it! For many, including us, traveling to new places is one of the highlights of each year. Sometimes those are…
The Architect vs. The Waiter
One title conjures images of design splendor, masterful planning, and enviable professional status. The other delights his diners by bringing them extra bread and butter. One path is the traditional,…