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Location Independence: Hawaii Version

We’ve been back for a little more than a week now from Hawaii, and it’s time to evaluate another milestone in our location independence. We had easily accumulated close 100,000 points of various kinds using the Travel Hacking Cartel system over a few short months.  We also wanted to add a couple of lengthy flights to [...]

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Your Job: Why You Can’t Bring Yourself to Quit

Written and sent while we were recently traveling in Hawaii (I know, I know! and I’m going to illustrate this post with photos I took in paradise. . . because I can!), our latest email newsletter struck a chord with more readers than any of our others. (Subscribe at right or at the end of [...]

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Location Independence: Road Trip Version

During the build-up to Christmas last month, we blew right through the anniversary of our first six months of location independence. Things are working out great! We are extremely happy with our decision overall, and are excited to build further on this preliminary foundation. Last year as we were planning for Pete’s departure from his job, [...]

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You Need a Plan B

You Need a Plan B

Compelling Economic Reasons Why Playing It Safe Isn’t Working in Today’s Economy The economy – it’s on everyone’s mind. Even though there are bright spots, and even boom conditions – North Dakota, anyone? – for the most part, economic challenge is the reality. In the U.S., the Los Angeles Times reports the outlook is grim [...]

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Making Money Online: Be the Tortoise, Not the Hare

It’s easy to get caught up in the “make money online” frenzy. False claims are made every day by internet marketing “gurus.” Those of us who’ve been around a while know that there’s a self-styled, online “A” list that taints itself with sleazy tactics and recycled hype. While there are plenty of people who genuinely make [...]

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