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Student Loan Forgiveness: Where Do We Go From Here?
By now, most of us are aware of the recent decision to cancel up to $10,000 in federal student loans ($20,000 if you're a Pell Grant...

Gary Grewal
Sep 8, 20224 min read
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Travel is Overrated: Here's What to Do Instead
Yes, I said it. It's my blog and I can say whatever I want. Travel is Overrated! There, it's out there. I feel so much better. Why is it...

Gary Grewal
Sep 1, 20226 min read
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Why There's Never Been a Better Time to go Car Free
For those of you that have been with us for a while now, you know how much I love cars. There are about 3 chapters dedicated to them in...

Gary Grewal
Aug 18, 20225 min read
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What to do if you are Laid Off, and How it can be a Blessing in Disguise
Now that the recession, bear market, and downturn have been flying off the lips of both the media and the general public, it's no...

Gary Grewal
Jul 21, 20225 min read
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Cancel Culture: How Serious it's Getting and How FIRE can Protect You from it.
Cancel culture isn't anything new, we know that. It's just gotten way, way more serious in the last few years. From the Me Too movement...

Gary Grewal
Jul 14, 20225 min read
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The Rise of the Modern Side Hustle
Hey friends, today I did a guest post on the perpetually-contentious topic of hustle culture, specifically side hustles, with my Colorado...

Gary Grewal
Jun 30, 20225 min read
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How to Save on Summer Travel in 2022 While Resisting Consumerism and Inflation
Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning we will get a commission (at no cost to you) if you click through and make a...

Gary Grewal
Jun 23, 20225 min read
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What Every Small Business Owner Should Know About Business Liabilities
The following is a guest post by Lyle Soloman at Oak View Law Group. Financial Fives assumes no responsibility for this content as it is...

Gary Grewal
Jun 16, 20226 min read
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How Proper Financial Planning can help you Navigate Stock Market Drops and a Recession
I hope as you're not reading this while lying in bed and shaking after looking at your investment portfolio. The S&P 500 Index is down...

Gary Grewal
Jun 2, 20225 min read
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UPDATE: Why You Shouldn't Beat Yourself Up during this Housing Market
This post may include affiliate links that Financial Fives receives compensation for, which helps us keep this blog going. Read more...

Gary Grewal
May 26, 20225 min read
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Beyond Retirement Podcast Episode!
This week I'd like to invite you guys to the coffee table with myself and podcast host, Jacquie Doucett. Jacquie is based in Canada and...

Gary Grewal
May 12, 20221 min read
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5 Ways to Earn Mental Health Dividends – Even When Times Are Tough
This is a guest post I did for the stealth man behind Accidentally Retired. Check it out and go read some his book reviews! We’ve had no...

Gary Grewal
Apr 28, 20227 min read
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Everyone Wants to Buy a House, but No One Wants to Pick Up a Hammer
You guys. It's rough out there. Let me just say that I empathize with anyone dealing with eye-watering rent increases, or worse, eviction...

Gary Grewal
Apr 14, 20225 min read
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How a Lifestyle that Embodies Sustainability can Help You Retire Early
If you’ve been following the FIRE movement, most certainly you’ve come across the term ‘minimalism’ while reading about the lifestyles...

Gary Grewal
Apr 7, 20227 min read
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The 3 Biggest Chunks of Your Budget, and how Sustainability can Save you Money on all of Them
Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning we will get a commission (at no cost to you) if you click through and make a...

Gary Grewal
Mar 17, 20225 min read
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MoneyFit Podcast Episode!
I'm excited to be featured as a guest on the Money Fit Show podcast, published this past Monday February 28th! This episode is entitled...

Gary Grewal
Mar 3, 20221 min read
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Finding FI Interview with Financially Alert
You guys, Michael over at Financially Alert has a very special place in the history of Financial Fives, and in my personal circle of...

Gary Grewal
Feb 17, 20221 min read
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Is Your Social Life Affecting Your Savings (or Lack thereof)?
If you’re in my generation, who grew up watching MTV’s Laguna Beach and The Hills, you know that was our version of Keeping up with The...

Gary Grewal
Feb 10, 20225 min read
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What Being Minimalistic Means and Why it Should be Your Theme for 2022
Why are we still talking about new year’s resolutions? If the last few years have taught us anything, it should be that you can’t control...

Gary Grewal
Jan 20, 20226 min read
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Podcast Announcement! My First Time Being a Podcast Guest
Well guys, if there was ever a good time to try something new, why not the start of the year?I first reached out to Melanie after reading...

Gary Grewal
Jan 13, 20221 min read
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