• Saving

    Save Money Today: Mr. Rebates

    In my last post, I introduced you to a brilliant way to easily save money each time you shop online using Rakuten. Today, I’ve got a similar online shopping helper to show you: Mr. Rebates. It takes just minutes to sign up and you’re on your way to having more…

  • Saving

    Save Money Today: Rakuten

    If you’re like me, you hate shopping. More likely, you’re not like me, and you fall somewhere on the Don’t Mind It → Can’t Live Without It spectrum. Wherever you fall, I’ve got a way to make shopping slightly more enjoyable with just a few mouse clicks. You can save…

  • Financial Updates

    March 2021 Financial Update

    Another month in the books so it’s time for another FIby35 Financial Update post. March was quite generous overall, as the S&P 500 closed near an all-time high (yet again), Mrs. FIby35 received her annual bonus, and we’re experiencing the first signs of Spring here in Minnesota. Let’s see how…

  • Travel

    Travel Hack Recap: Cancun, Mexico

    At long last, I’ve scoured the Spreadsheet archives to unearth the total cost of our travel hack of Cancun, Mexico back in November 2020. We spent an entire week relaxing on the beautiful beaches of the Hotel Zone, including several days with some good friends (and future FI travel buddies).…

  • Travel

    Travel Hack Recap: Colorado

    The time has finally come for me to make my first attempt at what an actual travel hack looks like since I’ve now teased the monetary benefits a few times now. Admittedly, the details are a little fuzzy since I didn’t know at the time that this would ever make…