It was a beautiful day in May two years ago when I stumbled upon a pile of old computer parts in a parking garage. It felt like it was Christmas again. I don’t mean adult Christmas, but child Christmas, when you could still feel the magic of the season and couldn’t fall asleep on Christmas …
Unless you live somewhere like San Diego, a significant amount of your utility bills will go towards maintaining your living space at a comfortable temperature. There are ways to minimize these expenditures to help you save more money for or during your early retirement. The temperature in your house is determined entirely by the laws …
If you follow my strategy I guarantee you will get back more money from slot machines than you put in. You should also keep in mind it’s all for fun. When you are gambling you should never expect to win big bucks and this will likely not even get you to break minimum wage for …
DealDash is a site where you can pick up useful items for less than you can buy them anywhere else. It’s also a site where you are more likely to pay much more for an item than it is worth. There are really only a few rules for winning an auction: Bid against people who …
If you’d like to stay at a nice hotel without breaking the bank, a good option is to use Priceline or Hotwire. Both sites offer opportunities to book a hotel room for below market rate. However, the condition is that you will not know the name of the hotel until after you book. They do …
The best part of being very early retired is the ability to get up and go whenever you want. No need to schedule vacation time months in advance and then return immediately back to the office after your vacation is over. One of the biggest hurdles to traveling is the expensive hotels you need to …
Last night I saw a Suns Vs. Lakers basketball game at the Talking Stick Arena in downtown Phoenix. The whole thing was a very enjoyable and inexpensive experience thanks to some planning ahead and preparation. The first part is buying tickets. Personally I don’t care that much where I sit so I got the cheapest …
Modding older generations of video consoles is a great way to maximize their usability in the modern age. I also use collecting and modding older consoles to experience the magic of those systems I missed out on for their original run. When I was growing up I had a Super Nintendo and a Nintendo 64, …
One of the easiest ways to save money on heating and cooling your home is by turning off your AC or heater while you are not around or less picky about the temperature. This is especially relevant in Phoenix where the SRP power company allows you to use plans where you get discounts for not …
I recently moved to Phoenix Arizona during the hottest part of the year. There are many things I have noticed after surviving 100º+ heat. It’s not as bad as it seems and millions of people live through it every year without problems. Here are a few recommendations on how you should be prepared. First, never …