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Guest Post: Unique Side Hustles that Can Make You Financially Free
Today we have a special guest post from Dustin Anthony at Thrive Neighbor. A good refresher on how to make some side income despite...
Gary Grewal
May 9, 20244 min read
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Happy 2024! Will the Economic Tides shift this year?
(In Northern CA, we have to savor fall and the Holidays at the same time, our peak colors occurred between Thanksgiving and Christmas...
Gary Grewal
Jan 25, 20245 min read
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August Update: Another Update to a Post More Relevant Than Ever
It's smoothie season, which means anytime I'm close to a JuiceLand, we are going I am not sure what's going on this summer, or why so...
Gary Grewal
Aug 3, 20235 min read
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July Update: Is Cash the New Crypto?
Summertime means getting back out on the water! Well friends, here we are in the middle of 2023, which means it is summertime! Remember...
Gary Grewal
Jul 20, 20236 min read
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June Update: Where Did all the Money Go?
(One of the most beautiful libraries I've been to, in Austin..one of the best beneficiaries of taxes!) Here we are in the thick of...
Gary Grewal
Jun 15, 20235 min read
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April Update: Are People Losing Interest in FIRE?
Recently, a few other FI blogger have been lamenting at the fact that readership on their blogs is in decline, and has been so for a...
Gary Grewal
Apr 13, 20234 min read
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March Update: March Money Madness and Job Changes!
Don't you just love that view? We're lucky in the lush foothills of Placer County to be blessed with a bounty of produce all year long,...
Gary Grewal
Mar 16, 20234 min read
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Everything Wrong with Discounts (Senior, Child, and More)
So with the holiday season and inflation, in full swing, many consumers are trying to find ways to ease the pain whenever they open up...
Gary Grewal
Dec 8, 20224 min read
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Finding FI-Friendly Happiness During the Holidays
How do you celebrate the holidays? Do you go all out and decorate the minute Halloween is over like the Queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey?...
Gary Grewal
Dec 1, 20224 min read
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Why Thanksgiving is one of the Best Holidays for your Finances
Happy Thanksgiving Frugal Financial Fives Fanatics (wow, look at that alliteration, actually, who says alliteration in everyday life)...
Gary Grewal
Nov 24, 20223 min read
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5 Reasons You Should Talk About Money With Your Friends
Talking about money is "tacky" or "taboo". Ever heard of these phrases? From the time we are young and innocently ask our uncle, "how...
Gary Grewal
Oct 20, 20225 min read
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5 Things to Get Rid of in Fall and What to Buy Instead
Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning we will get a commission (at no cost to you) if you click through and make a...
Gary Grewal
Oct 6, 20225 min read
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5 Things you Can and Should Buy without being Materialistic
Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning we will get a commission (at no cost to you) if you click through and make a...
Gary Grewal
Sep 29, 20226 min read
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Modern Consumerism; What It Was, What It Is, How We Got Here, & What We Can Do About It
This week I want to share a special article with you all that appeared on Medium.com via Authority magazine this week, published by Drew...
Gary Grewal
Sep 15, 20221 min read
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Travel is Overrated: Here's What to Do Instead
Yes, I said it. It's my blog and I can say whatever I want. Travel is Overrated! There, it's out there. I feel so much better. Why is it...
Gary Grewal
Sep 1, 20226 min read
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Why There's Never Been a Better Time to Check Your Discretionary Spending
Before you shrug and claim "Oh great, another talking head telling me to cut the latte's to prepare for a recession" I will tell you that...
Gary Grewal
Aug 25, 20225 min read
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Why There's Never Been a Better Time to go Car Free
For those of you that have been with us for a while now, you know how much I love cars. There are about 3 chapters dedicated to them in...
Gary Grewal
Aug 18, 20225 min read
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3 of the Best Employee Benefits You Didn't Know You Had
Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning we will get a commission (at no cost to you) if you click through and make a...
Gary Grewal
Aug 4, 20225 min read
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5 Things You Didn't Know You Can Negotiate
No, no, don't worry. I'm not saying you should try to haggle the price of a latte, especially from our amazing local coffee shops. Though...
Gary Grewal
Jul 28, 20226 min read
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Inflation and Recession: What to Consider Before you Quit or become Unemployed
We all know how much the media is talking about inflation, every day, and in seemingly every story. Now, I know they report on what's...
Gary Grewal
Jul 7, 20224 min read
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