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Matthew Stelter So picture this… It’s still dark outside, I’m in my truck’s cab, sipping my trusty Costco Kirkland House Blend. It used to say “Roasted by Starbucks” on the bag, but now it’s gone. Kind of like when Pepsi ditched its classic logo for that awkward off-center smiley face thing back …
It was already dark on Thursday night when my son, Ethan, and I pulled up to the cottage on Hamlin Lake that our family rented for Labor Day weekend. My wife and my other two kids had arrived a few hours earlier and already started settling into our quaint little …
Imagine this… Donald Trump, leader of the free world, brokering peace talks between Russia and Ukraine like it’s just another Manhattan real estate flip. Except the outcome doesn’t result in another high-rise hotel or golf course – instead, it’s about eternal life with Heaven as the ultimate destination. Donald Trump …
Most of the time, history is hidden in old dusty books (or internet archives) or locked away behind glass cases in a museum. Our experience at the Battlefield at Manassas was different. History walked right up to us in the form of an older gentleman who happened to be a …
Nothing says “perfect timing” like dropping a few thousand dollars on a luxury mattress… only for it to arrive the exact morning you leave for vacation. That’s exactly what happened when my wife, Susie, and I ordered the Puffy Royal Luxury Mattress. After 18 years of sleeping on our trusty-but-tired …
Remember when Dollar Shave Club (DSC) shook up the shaving industry back in 2012? With their hilarious and edgy “Our Blades Are F***ing Great” video, they disrupted the market, promising quality blades at an unbeatable price. I was one of the many who fell for their charm—and their blades—and proudly …
This article was written with the assistance of AI and inspired by the words of Connor Boyack. Alright, folks, gather ’round as we gear up for the 4th of July festivities. It’s time for a little history lesson that will undoubtedly have you shaking your head and rolling your eyes. …
Most company 401K plans have just a handful of investment options to choose from. The number can vary greatly, depending on your company. But an average 401K plan typically offers somewhere between 10 and 30 investment choices. Compare this to the over 10,000 mutual funds and exchange-traded funds that are …
This post was originally published on dumbpassiveincome.com on September 7, 2022. I am re-publishing this post here with updated numbers that are closer to our current life situation in mid-2024. The greatest gift I can give to my wife, while we are both still alive and kicking, is peace of …
Is it possible to become rich and achieve millionaire status using “free” credit card points or cash rewards? The answer is yes. However, I doubt that it’s ever been done or that it ever will be done. For a person to accomplish this monumental feat, they would have to be …