Hobby to Side Hustle
I have cash in my wallet for the first time in years. Cash is an inconvenient and increasingly obscure way to pay. Your coffee can get...
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The Frankly Four
We're a family of four that can't settle into ordinary life. And it seems to be getting worse.
We save our money and time for adventures and fun. This blog keeps us motivated.
We hope it will motivate you too.
TheFrankly_Steve
Jan 11, 20223 min read
Dad, Are You Beating the Market?
Recently my son asked “Dad, are you beating the market?” I listen to investing podcasts in the car so he had heard the commentators...
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TheFrankly_Steve
Dec 29, 20215 min read
Fool-Proof, Hands-Free Sourdough Bread
I’m not a baker. I don’t cook with precision. I can’t follow a recipe without cutting a corner or adding some ingredients. You can see...
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TheFrankly_Steve
Dec 2, 20215 min read
Rent an RV! - It's Fun and Frugal
RVs became popular during the pandemic as people yearned to get out of their houses without leaving their bubble. We love traveling by RV...
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TheFrankly_Steve
Nov 14, 20216 min read
Why graduate students need an IRA - even if it hurts
I opened an IRA as an undergraduate, at my mother’s urging. I worked 40 hours each week in a restaurant and went to school full-time. I...
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TheFrankly_Steve
Sep 12, 20215 min read
Pet Stocks for Fun and Profit
I follow Warren Buffet’s advice whenever possible. One bit of advice from Mr. Buffet is to invest in companies you can understand. The...
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TheFrankly_Steve
Aug 25, 20214 min read
Open a Roth IRA. Ignore the ‘Tax-Bracket Fallacy’
An IRA is an easy and critical tool for growing wealth and reducing taxes. Everyone needs one but you need to choose whether a...
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TheFrankly_Steve
Aug 2, 20214 min read
Highs and Lows of Insulin Pump Stocks
Over 34 million people in the United States have diabetes and cases are increasing around the world. There are two primary forms of...
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TheFrankly_Steve
Jul 31, 20214 min read
How We Took a Half-Price Trip to Seattle
We spend less on things we don’t value so we can spend more on things we love. Travel is one of those things. But this doesn’t mean we’re...
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TheFrankly_Steve
May 23, 20214 min read
How I Invest In Crypto Without The Crazy
I don’t buy cryptocurrencies. They make me nervous and confused. Cryptocurrencies have no inherent value. You can't eat them or hold...
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TheFrankly_Steve
Apr 22, 20212 min read
My Pandemic Mushroom Pets
Mushrooms are delicious and thought to have health benefits. More people are venturing beyond white button mushrooms to try other more...
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TheFrankly_Steve
Feb 14, 20212 min read
Eat Your Chicken and Have Stock Too
We are Costco members and certainly get our money’s worth. The money we save on coffee and half and half more than covers the cost of...
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