When it comes to ebike styles, fat tire ebikes are one of my favorites. The big tires and large frames typically make for a comfortable ride. They’re also a versatile style of bike, able to handle a lot of different use cases. And since ebikes have motors that help move the bike, the rolling resistance […]
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Insights After Nearly Ten Years Of Side Hustling With Rover
The other day, I was looking at my Rover account and noticed that I’m coming up on nearly 10 years of watching dogs on Rover. It’s crazy how fast time flies! I started Rover back in June of 2015, just trying out this new app I’d heard about. At the time, I had a four-year-old […]
January 2024 Side Hustle Report – $710.64
January was a decent month for side hustling. Here’s a look at what I was able to make side hustling in January 2024.
How Much Have I Spent On My Electric Cargo Bike After 5,000 Miles?
Recently, I hit a major milestone on my Urban Arrow electric cargo bike – I crossed the 5,000-mile mark on it! I bought this bike in October 2022 as a car replacement vehicle, primarily to get my kids around. When I got this bike, my second child was just about to be born and I […]
Why Do I Like M1 Finance? Because It Removes Friction.
M1 Finance is an app that I talk about a decent amount on this blog. It’s good because lately, it’s been offering great signup bonuses for new users. And while I think everyone should take advantage of the signup bonus when there’s a good one (and as I’m writing this right now, they’re offering $250 […]
Varla Pegasus Review – Is This The Fastest Affordable Commuter Scooter?
The Varla Pegasus is one of the more interesting scooters in my electric vehicle fleet. I think of it as a commuter scooter, but it offers a lot more power compared to other commuter scooters, with the ability to hit a top speed of 28mph. It also has excellent range – I took this scooter […]
5+ Years Of Restaurant Mystery Shopping – And How You Can Do It Too
Restaurant mystery shopping is a life hack I use that seems to fall under the radar. I first started mystery shopping over 5 years ago, doing only a few mystery shops to get the hang of it. As I got more comfortable with them, I started doing them more frequently. I’m now at a point […]
November and December 2023 Side Hustle Report = $1,349.70
Another year of side hustling and gig economy work is in the books, but I still need to recap November and December 2023’s side hustle income before we can close the books on 2023. Here’s what my numbers look like for each of those months: Side Hustle Income for November 2023 Airbnb/Rental Income: $2,400 (not […]
Sohamo A3 Mini Ebike – Why I Love This Tiny Bike
The Sohamo A3 Mini Ebike is a mini ebike from Sohamo that I think is amazing, offering great power and speed in a small form factor. I’ve been riding the Sohamo A3 for a while now, putting it through its paces and seeing how it performs. So far, my experience has been great and I […]
Opening Southwest Cards To Earn The Southwest Companion Pass Again
Editors Note: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here. Every two years (around the end of the year), my wife and I have the same credit card routine – one of us applies for two Southwest credit cards, typically a personal card and a business card. Who opens these […]