Of all the money apps I’ve used over my financial life, Mint was probably the most important. Most of you reading this probably know what Mint is, but for those who don’t, Mint was a financial tracking app that let you see all of your financial accounts in one place. I first signed up for […]
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Mokwheel Mesa Lite 2.0 Review – A Sneaky Fast Urban Commuter Bike
When it comes to commuting, ebikes are a game changer. One of the best decisions I think anyone can make is to get an affordable ebike and use it as a car replacement vehicle as much as possible. That’s why when Mokwheel reached out to me about testing the Mokwheel Mesa Lite 2.0, I jumped […]
Saying Goodbye To Financial Pup
Over 10 years ago, I met a girl who changed my life. We ended up going on some dates, got married, and now have 2 children together. But before all that happened, she had a dog she’d adopted just a few months earlier – a 10-month-old Beagle she got from the Humane Society. When I […]
Aventon Aventure 2 Review – Is This The Best Entry-Level Fat Tire Ebike?
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 […]
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 […]
How This Capital One Business Card Got Me $500 Cashback
The card_name is a business credit card I opened recently from Capital One. It appealed to me because it was a straightforward card, with 1.5 % cashback on every purchase and a simple welcome offer of $500 cashback after spending $4,500 in 3 months (Terms and Conditions apply). While I usually go for cards that […]
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 […]









