We love to travel, but we also love to save money. The nine resources below detail how we accumulate and redeem miles and points to travel for a fraction of…
Harvesting credit card signup bonuses is one of the quickest ways to accumulate travel miles and points. The bonuses typically require spending some minimum amount--usually $1k to $5k--over some time…
Travel rewards harvesting (travel hacking) has become one of our favorite hobbies. We enjoy the strategy of deciding which credit cards to open, when to open them, and how best…
Credit card travel reward harvesting has become one of our favorite hobbies. The return on time and money (normal spending) is phenomenal, and once you adopt a system (which I…
Disorganization was one of the biggest hurdles we overcame when starting to pursue financial independence (FI). Maintaining our existing personal and financial responsibilities was cumbersome; digging in deeper to optimize…
Do you travel a lot for work and use various rewards programs? Do you open travel rewards cards to harvest the signup bonuses? If so, managing your travel rewards can…
To understand your progress towards financial independence (FI), you need to compare the current state of your finances to your financial goals. Setting financial goals can be exciting, because it…
Keeping track of your existing passwords is a chore, and pursuing financial independence (FI) will likely encourage you to open new accounts. These new accounts will require even more login…
Brewing coffee at home is quite affordable, and using fresh ground beans is amazing. But buying a bulky, expensive, and underwhelming electric coffee grinder is not amazing. Manual coffee grinders…
Tired of paying for a cell phone? If your employer provides you with a work phone, Google Voice can help eliminate your personal cell altogether. What is Google Voice? Google…