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Hello everyone! Invariably, it’s been a minute since I’ve seen you, what with all the excitement and frenzied activity here at Fates on Fire over the past 8 months. In any event, we’re glad to be back and repositioned for 2025 and beyond. Here’s a brief overview of some of the critical accomplishments that occurred whilst the “Under Construction” banner has been flying over the site. BUSINESS REPOSITIONING After months of slogging through an exhausting […]
Close yur eyes and think of what the perfect day in retirement looks like to you. Are you playing with grandkids? Laying on a beach? Traveling the world with your best friend? Whatever the dream is, getting there requires a financial plan. And when it comes to retirement savings, women often lag behind men. That’s […] The post Retirement Planning Tips For Women appeared first on Bravely Go.
If you love books, BookTube, BookTok, or anything bookish, one of the festivals you’ll have to visit at least once is Yallfest. Held every year in Charleston, South Carolina, this festival’s bookish event caters to YA (young adult) book fans. Here’s what to expect at Yallfest, and believe me, you’re going to get addicted and want to come back over and over again. When does Yallfest happen? Yallfest happens in November, and typically the weekend after Veterans Day. The dates for next year’s event are usually announced a few weeks after the conclusion of the event for the current year. Yallfest is always held in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. There is a spinoff event called Yallwest which is always held yearly in Santa Monica, California. Yallfest Red Carpet Preview When is Yallfest 2025 happening? Yallfest 2025 will be held November 14-15, 2025, in Downtown Charleston, South Carolina. More South Carolina Content for your Trip: 3 Best Hotels in Clemson SC for a remarkable stay 7 Things To Do at Clemson University (Open to the Public) Amtrak Silver Meteor (Palmetto) Review Where is Yallfest held yearly? The headquarters of Yallfest are at Blue Bicycle Books at 420 King St, Charleston, SC 29403. The venues for panels change depending on capacity. Venues from 2024 include the Charleston Museum, the Charleston Public Library, a big tent near Blue Bicycle Books, and a few stores downtown. Bigger authors who need ticketed signings usually happen at the big tent on Fridays and Saturdays. First-come first first-served signings by other authors are spread out. Check the calendar or the newspaper to see the final venues. Expect Lines Everywhere Expect to queue (or line) up everywhere. If you want to get your book signed, then you can expect to queue up for hours at a time, especially if the author is a well-known one. Solo travelers (like me) use the time to talk to other folks waiting in line, and they become line buddies. These line buddies can help you hold your place in line if you need to use the toilet, and you can repay the favor by doing the same for the,m too! Aside from making line buddies, you can use the time to do something productive. I usually tend to write blog posts on the notes app on my phone, but other people prefer to use the time to catch up on some books they’re reading. Inclement weather awaits while you’re queued up Yallfest happens rain or shine. You could be in line for a signing or an ARC drop for a publisher, and it’s pouring down rain.
Nantes may not have the name recognition of more popular French cities, but we really enjoyed our stay there. It has a large art museum, a lively downtown, and excellent thrift stores. But the nice parks throughout the city are what stole the show. We were pleasantly surprised with both the quality and quantity of […] The post Nantes Knocks It Out Of The Park appeared first on Bonus Nachos.
When Fritz and I agreed to this experiment, we had no idea what to expect. Who knew my sparkle bomb of an idea (sharing my own thoughts on retirement on this blog) would, well, set off so many sparkles! Thank you for the warm welcome in the comments. I look forward to continuing the journey with all of you. As I said in our initial post, I want to share how my personal thoughts on […]
The Big Picture on Car Washes As Investments: Modern express car washes can generate 5–12% returns with minimal staffing and high automation. Car washes perform well during downturns as people maintain existing vehicles instead of upgrading. Accelerated and bonus depreciation allow significant tax write-offs, especially in the first year. Disclaimer The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or investment advice. Always consult a licensed real estate consultant and/or financial advisor about your investment decisions. Real estate investing involves risks; past performance does not indicate future results. We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy or reliability of the information provided. Our articles may have affiliate links. If you click on an affiliate link, the affiliate may compensate our website at no cost to you. You can view our Privacy Policy here for more information. [embed]https://youtube.com/watch?v=q4NmAG_Gr7E&feature=oembed[/embed] When most people think about diversification, they picture a pie chart split between stocks, bonds, and maybe some real estate. But if you’re only thinking in those broad strokes, you might be missing out on some of the most exciting and overlooked investment opportunities — ones that can offer both cash flow and appreciation. In a recent conversation with Whitney Elkins-Hutten, Director of Investor Education at PassiveInvesting.com and author of Money for Tomorrow, we explored one such niche: investing in express car washes. Yes, you read that right — express car washes. And no, we’re not talking about those quarter-operated stalls behind gas stations or the full-service locations with a dozen employees scrubbing down every car. Whitney’s talking about a totally different beast — the “Chick-fil-A of car washes.” What Makes Express Car Washes So Special? Modern express car washes are highly automated, environmentally conscious operations that can clean 400–500 cars a day with only 2–3 full-time employees. Equipped with long tunnels, barcode scanners, and water reclamation systems, they’re not just efficient — they’re cash-flow machines. Whitney explains that these facilities operate like a hybrid of a business and a piece of real estate, which means you get the benefits of both worlds: predictable income and potential property appreciation. (article continues below) Real estate investments? Awesome. Being a landlord? Less fun. Learn how to earn 15%+ on passive real estate investments in our free video course. Access Free Course But What About Recession Risk? Surprisingly, express car washes hold up exceptionally well during downturns. Data shows that during economic slumps — including the 2008 crash and the 2020 pandemic — people tend to take better care of their current cars rather than trade up. And that means more trips to the car wash. In fact, during the 2020 lockdowns, car washes became a form of family
The American Express Air New Zealand Airpoints Platinum Card is a premium credit card that rewards frequent travellers with Airpoints Dollars and other exclusive perks. I’d go so far as to say it is the best travel credit card currently available in New Zealand due to the highest Airpoints earning rate of 1 Airpoints dollar … Read more
Simple, DIY Market Day ideas for school that will teach kids so much about business, entrepreneurship, and making a profit. Looking for unique and sellable market day ideas for school easy enough for kids to make? You’re in the right place! Psst: My son just had his third grade market day – read to the end to find out what he decided to make and sell. It was such a fun idea! Market Day Ideas […]
Life has been too much fun and entertaining lately (the blog post “How to Un-FIRE yourself – Canada Edition” is still pending), hence we almost forgot to plan a small FIRE meetup. But after a quick call with Mrs Hoefnix and some feedback in a Slack FIRE group this weekend, there is an update! Here are the details for the upcoming June 2025 Fire Meetup! Also, keep your agenda open on November 15th, 2025. We (me and Mrs Hoefnix) are planning a bigger gettogether with presentations and breakout sessions. Location, details and tickets/registration to be confirmed later this month! Where? Due to logistical limitations from our end, and due to lack of time to look for other venues. We had to resort to the basic option. Hence, plan is to meet yet again at the La Place in Leiderdorp! Address: Persant Snoepweg 2, 2353 KA , Leiderdorp June 2025 Fire Meetup When? Sunday June 29th, 2025 from 13:00 onwards until…. (closing time is at 20:00) What to bring? Good spirits, a desire to talk money, investing and life. Don’t forget to bring a full wallet (Going out for food and drinks is not cheap these days). How to get there? By car (free parking), by bicycle (also free parking) or by public transportation (go to Leiden Central Station and take bus 182, exit at Munnikenbrug). See also the plot below. June 2025 Fire Meetup: Location Leiderdorp Registration? No registration required, you just show up! But letting us know if you are coming by comment or email is always appreciated! If the last few meetups are any indication, we should have about 20-25 people. Which is a big enough group to have good conversations and always somebody to talk to. See you on the 29th of June! The post June 2025 Fire Meetup appeared first on Cheesy Finance.
Here’s what I read in May. I read one book to my son – he’s still reading the Magic Tree House series by himself. I read 22 books to my daughter. I read fourteen books for myself, twelve of which are from the Magic Tree House series my son is reading. Books I Read to My Son Elbow Grease vs. Motozilla Books I Read to My Daughter Bible Stories A Touch & Feel Book Broken […]
In this post, I present you with two thought exercises. The first helps me get off the hedonic treadmill that I seem to be addicted to. The second helps me live bigger which I also struggle with. Exercise 1: Stepping Off The Hedonic Treadmill Hedonic treadmill: The hedonic treadmill, also known as hedonic adaptation, is […] The post Thought Exercises To Get Out Of Your Rut And Live Bigger appeared first on 1500 Days to […]
May was a strange month for my dividend income. Shockingly, we took a step back. Our dividend income dropped by 15% in May! In this article, we will review our total dividend income, learn why our income decreased, and then share a few other observations about our dividend income total. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Why I Invest in Dividend Stocks I invest in dividend stocks to grow a my passive income with dividend income. […]