As someone who writes in the personal finance/financial independence space, I’ve read a lot of stories about people pursuing financial independence and then leaving their careers. One interesting thing I’ve noticed is that people chasing financial independence often characterize themselves as being good at their jobs. You very rarely see someone say they want to […]
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GEN3 Outcross Review – A Good Fat Tire Ebike For Winter Commuting And Food Delivery
In This Post GEN3 Outcross: Brief Overview GEN3 Outcross Specs Unboxing And Assembling The GEN3 Outcross Using The GEN3 Outcross As A Winter Commuting Bike Using The GEN3 Outcross For Food Delivery And Gig Work The Things That Could Be Improved With The GEN3 Outcross Final Thoughts Ebikes are absolute game changers when it comes […]
February 2022 Side Hustle Report – $776.90
I’m a little late getting this month’s side hustle report out, but here it is for those of you waiting for it. February was a slow side hustle month for me. When you have a toddler and a busy family life, it gets pretty difficult to balance everything. Before we had kids, it was especially […]
Juno Referral Bonus – Step By Step Guide
Juno (previously known as OnJuno) is a fintech/neobank that is currently offering a $10 referral bonus plus 1,000 of JCOIN (worth about $50) if you open an account using a referral link and fund your account with $50 or more. The account has no fees or minimum balance requirements. Even better, the bonus posts soon […]
If You’re Going To Bet Big, Bet On Yourself First
Not too long ago, I discovered a Twitter account that looks at some of the cringy financial Tik Tok advice out there. It’s a lot of the things you would have seen (and still see) on YouTube and Instagram. Young, mostly white, mostly male influencers peddling crypto, NFTs, options trading, and various other get-rich-quick schemes. […]
Lean FIRE: The Option If You Just Can’t Wait To Escape The Grind
The FIRE movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early) works on a simple premise. Save and invest enough money and eventually, you’ll have enough that your investments can support your lifestyle. As the FIRE movement has grown and evolved over the years, different sub-categories of FIRE have been defined. I’ve written about two of my favorite types […]
The Evolution Of How I’ve Biked Over The Years – From Bikeshare To Ebikes
This is a bit of a different post compared to what I usually write, but I think there’s a subset of readers that might find this post interesting. Financial independence has always been about getting back more control of our lives. And when you think about it, bikes might be one of the first things […]
Workers Credit Union Savings Account – Earn 3.56% Interest On Up To $1,000
Workers Credit Union is a mega-high-yield savings account option that offers 3.56% interest on your first $1,000. I use it to store part of my emergency fund, allowing me to keep a good safety net, while also getting a solid return on my cash. I’ve written several posts about different mega-high-yield savings accounts that are […]
January 2022 Side Hustle Report – $1,009.05
Hi everyone. Once again, it’s time for another Financial Panther side hustle report. This time, we’ll be taking a look at what I was able to earn side hustling with gig economy apps in January 2022. Below is a breakdown of my gig economy earnings for last month. Side Hustle Income for January 2022 Airbnb/Rental […]
Fucare H3 Scooter Review – A Comfortable Commuter Scooter For City Living
In This Post Fucare H3 Scooter: Brief Overview Taking A Look At The Fucare H3 Scooter What I Like About The Fucare H3 Scooter Things To Think About With The Fucare H3 Scooter Using The Fucare H3 Scooter For Gig Work Final Thoughts I’m absolutely obsessed with electric micromobility. And one of my favorite ways […]
