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 […]
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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 […]
Sisigad Arrow Max Scooter Review – An Agile Urban Scooter for Modern Mobility
When it comes to scooters, you sometimes just need a solid, well-built, decently fast scooter to get you around. The Sisigad Arrow Max is an entry-level scooter that does exactly that. I’ve been riding it around a bunch lately – and so far – I find it to be a fun, affordable scooter that works […]
The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express – A Place To Put All My American Express Points
This post is part of a new series I’m starting where I write about the recent credit cards I’ve opened and my thinking/rationale behind getting the card. I open a lot of credit cards each year – typically 12 or more cards between me and my wife. I figure it might be helpful for some […]
Increasing My Net Worth By $45,000 . . . With Credit Card Points?
Over the past few years, I’ve accumulated a ton of credit card points. I was recently reminded of how many points I’ve amassed when I went to book some flights for our international summer trip next year – we’re flying to France to catch the tail-end of the Olympics, then taking a train over to […]
