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July Update: Is Cash the New Crypto?
Summertime means getting back out on the water! Well friends, here we are in the middle of 2023, which means it is summertime! Remember...

Gary Grewal
Jul 20, 20236 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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13 Service-Based Side Hustles to Make Extra Money
Today's post is from our friend Marc over at VitalDollar.com. Given so many are growing uneasy about their jobs, I thought it would be a...

Gary Grewal
Aug 11, 20226 min read
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5 Things You Didn't Know You Can Negotiate
No, no, don't worry. I'm not saying you should try to haggle the price of a latte, especially from our amazing local coffee shops. Though...

Gary Grewal
Jul 28, 20226 min read
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Inflation and Recession: What to Consider Before you Quit or become Unemployed
We all know how much the media is talking about inflation, every day, and in seemingly every story. Now, I know they report on what's...

Gary Grewal
Jul 7, 20224 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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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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How I made $200 in 2 Hours Driving Luxury Cars
If you’ve been with me for a while, or read Financial Fives - thank you - then you also probably know about my love for cars. Growing up,...

Gary Grewal
Jan 6, 20225 min read
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The Future of Remote Work: How to Choose Your Next Host City
When I first came across David's Fiology workbook, I thought it would be a Financial Independence book geared for analytical biology...

Gary Grewal
Dec 2, 20216 min read
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The High Cost of Going Green? Why The Illusion of Cheap Disposables isn’t that Great for Your Wallet
So the plastic waste documentary, The Story of Plastic, recently became widely shared, and for good reason. It couldn’t have been better...

Gary Grewal
Oct 21, 20214 min read
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5 Ways to Save Money During the Fall
Fall is here! Sorry PSL fans, Pumpkin Spice isn't the best thing to look forward to in Fall IMO. This is my favorite season because the...

Gary Grewal
Oct 7, 20215 min read
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Why the Toyota Prius is the BEST Car for Nomad Life
So my original plan was to make a video about this so I can actually SHOW you why I feel so strongly about my Prius. Mind you, it’s not...

Gary Grewal
Sep 30, 20215 min read
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5 Ways Being an REI Member Can Cut Costs AND Your Carbon Footprint,
“Are you an REI member?” is the newest question to determine your elite status among the upper crust of millennials. (Kidding, Patagonia...

Gary Grewal
Sep 23, 20215 min read
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A Fun Way to Earn Extra Money, Have a Blast, and get Free Food
Did that title catch your attention? Good! Surely, you’ve heard of a thing called “Brand Ambassador”, which Wikipedia defines as “a...

Gary Grewal
Jul 22, 20214 min read
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Why I Don't Support the RE Part of the FIRE Movement
Most everyone knows what FIRE stands for, but just in case you’ve recently gotten into this arena, it stands for Financial Independence...

Gary Grewal
Jul 7, 20214 min read
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It's Financial Literacy Month! Plus 5 Easy Ways to Save on Travel
April is Financial Literacy month! A great reminder to check out all the informative resources available through your local library,...

Gary Grewal
Apr 7, 20214 min read
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CNBC Interview! How One Millennial Built his Net Worth to $500,000 by age 31
BIG announcement! Financial Fives has been featured in the coveted CNBC Select community! So honored to have our story shared with...

Gary Grewal
Mar 16, 20211 min read
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5 Ways Staying Healthy Will Save You Money
January is almost over! Thank goodness, I never cared for the month where it's the dead of winter and the holidays are over. Fortunately...

Gary Grewal
Jan 27, 20213 min read
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