Gary Grewal
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,...
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Gary Grewal
Nov 10, 20225 min read
The $2,900 Phone Call. Why Emails Sometimes Doesn't Cut It
Coffee and Conversation Anyone? Pull up a chair! If you came of age when the Vans Warped Tour was a summertime tradition and everyone got...
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Gary Grewal
Sep 1, 20226 min read
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...
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Gary Grewal
Aug 18, 20225 min read
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...
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Gary Grewal
Aug 11, 20226 min read
13 Service-Based Side Hustles to Make Extra Money
Today's post is from our friend Marc over at VitalDollar.com. Given so many are growing uneasy about their jobs, I thought it would be a...
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Gary Grewal
Jun 30, 20225 min read
The Rise of the Modern Side Hustle
Hey friends, today I did a guest post on the perpetually-contentious topic of hustle culture, specifically side hustles, with my Colorado...
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Gary Grewal
Jun 23, 20225 min read
How to Save on Summer Travel in 2022 While Resisting Consumerism and Inflation
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...
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Gary Grewal
Apr 28, 20227 min read
5 Ways to Earn Mental Health Dividends – Even When Times Are Tough
This is a guest post I did for the stealth man behind Accidentally Retired. Check it out and go read some his book reviews! We’ve had no...
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Gary Grewal
Apr 7, 20227 min read
How a Lifestyle that Embodies Sustainability can Help You Retire Early
If you’ve been following the FIRE movement, most certainly you’ve come across the term ‘minimalism’ while reading about the lifestyles...
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Gary Grewal
Feb 24, 20225 min read
I Bought a Car from Carvana - Here’s How it Went
If you’re like me, in the market for a used car these days, boy do I sympathize with you. I can’t think of a worse time to buy a car in...
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Gary Grewal
Feb 17, 20221 min read
Finding FI Interview with Financially Alert
You guys, Michael over at Financially Alert has a very special place in the history of Financial Fives, and in my personal circle of...
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Gary Grewal
Feb 10, 20225 min read
Is Your Social Life Affecting Your Savings (or Lack thereof)?
If you’re in my generation, who grew up watching MTV’s Laguna Beach and The Hills, you know that was our version of Keeping up with The...
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Gary Grewal
Jan 20, 20226 min read
What Being Minimalistic Means and Why it Should be Your Theme for 2022
Why are we still talking about new year’s resolutions? If the last few years have taught us anything, it should be that you can’t control...
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Gary Grewal
Jan 6, 20225 min read
How I made $200 in 2 Hours Driving Luxury Cars
If you’ve been with me for a while, or read Financial Fives - thank you - then you also probably know about my love for cars. Growing up,...
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Gary Grewal
Oct 14, 20214 min read
How to Resist the Urge to Splurge: Tis the Season for Overpriced Decorations
So that now fall is well under way (except if you’re in parts of CA or AZ where it’s still 85 degrees, and you’re sweating through your...
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Gary Grewal
Oct 7, 20215 min read
5 Ways to Save Money During the Fall
Fall is here! Sorry PSL fans, Pumpkin Spice isn't the best thing to look forward to in Fall IMO. This is my favorite season because the...
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Gary Grewal
Sep 23, 20215 min read
5 Ways Being an REI Member Can Cut Costs AND Your Carbon Footprint,
“Are you an REI member?” is the newest question to determine your elite status among the upper crust of millennials. (Kidding, Patagonia...
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Gary Grewal
Sep 9, 20216 min read
Interview with Jesse at Best Interest Blog!
Jesse Cramer, the Brains behind the Best Interest blog, invited me over for an interview to chat about Financial Fives, throwing it back...
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Gary Grewal
Aug 20, 20211 min read
My Awesome Gang Author Interview!
If you're the kind of person that loves interview-like podcasts or binge-watch the 73 Questions Series on Vogue, this post is for you!...
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Gary Grewal
Jul 22, 20214 min read
A Fun Way to Earn Extra Money, Have a Blast, and get Free Food
Did that title catch your attention? Good! Surely, you’ve heard of a thing called “Brand Ambassador”, which Wikipedia defines as “a...
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