Jun 29What it Was Like Purchasing My First Life Insurance PolicyA few weeks back, I reviewed a platform called Everplans that helps you organize important documents and info for your loved ones lest anything happen to you. On the heels of that, I penned a post all about preparing your finances for after your death. During the process of writing…4 min read
Jun 29Excalibur Hotel Room ReviewFunny story: although my wife and I got married at the Excalibur in Las Vegas, we never actually stayed there. So, when we were looking for a cheap place to stay as part of our latest Vegas trip, we decided to finally give the place a shot — despite the…8 min read
Jun 22How to Create a Portfolio of Rewards CardsWhen I was in my early 20s, I made the classic mistake of getting a credit card and using it as though the things I was buying with it were free. Naturally, this caught up with me and, once I finally paid down the balance, I swore off credit cards…10 min read
Jun 15“Things That Matter” Audiobook ReviewA couple of years back, I reviewed the book The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own by Joshua Becker — a popular blogger (Becoming Minimalist) that I’ve continued to be a fan of. After reading it, I was inspired to start my own journey…3 min read
Jun 15Crockfords Las Vegas (Resorts World)You’re not going to believe this but, recently, my wife and I spent more time in Las Vegas. Having returned, it’s now time to continue my ongoing Las Vegas Content Bonanza™. Today, I’ll be taking a look at the Crockfords hotel located at the new Resorts World complex on the…10 min read
Jun 14Finance After Death: Preparing for the Eventual and InevitableIn the past, I’ve written about a number of Money Milestones that are usually pretty exciting ones to reach. Today… not so much. Instead, let’s talk about a different kind of Money Milestone: dying. Yes, dying — that thing none of us wants to talk about but that all of…5 min read
Jun 8Everplans ReviewAs I’ve detailed many times before, I have a metric ton of bank accounts these days thanks to my duties as a FinTech reviewer. Because of this, every so often, my wife will see a new debit card come in the mail and half-jokingly ask, “So, how am I supposed…6 min read
Jun 3Top Credit Cards for Summer Fun — Travel, Entertainment, and MoreWhile sticklers for what the calendar says might push back on this statement, summer is here! And, with it, all of the summer fun — much of which we’ve missed out on in recent years — is here as well. From travel to concerts to amusement parks and beyond, there’s…7 min read
Jun 1“Part-Time for a Reason”A couple of weeks ago, I had a chance to catch up with an old friend of mine I knew from my days in Los Angeles. Among the many topics we covered as we sat at an outdoor shopping center for the better part of three hours was her work…Personal Finance4 min read
Jun 1Aparthotel Adagio Serris (Hipark) Hotel ReviewIt’s now been a couple of years since I started doing these Travel Tuesday columns, which have now included a number of hotel reviews. Naturally, as a result, when I stay at hotels these days, I know pretty much from the jump that I’ll be writing a review about it…7 min read