Another month, another update. A few random comments. Good Reads/Listens/Watches Bikepacker “Dan Cycles the World” kayaks the Darien Gap (link). His channel is probably the most inspiring/entertaining thing I’ve watched in a long time. Life FC1 seems to be enjoying college. While it was a weird adjustment period, we’re adjusting to the new ... Read more| Frugal Professor
Disclaimer If you use my link, both you and I get a $25 referral credit. I didn’t include this link at first, but a reader emailed asking for it. Since it seemed silly to withhold a $25 benefit from readers, I’ve added it — you’ll just have to take my word that my opinions are ... Read more| Frugal Professor
Another month, another update. A few random comments. Good Reads/Listens/Watches Not much. Life FC1 started college. On our drive West, FC1 and I stopped for a 4-day, 45-mile backpacking adventure in WY. She seems to be enjoying college so far. I was in denial (and probably still am) that she is gone. The ... Read more| Frugal Professor
Another month, another update. A few random comments. Good Reads/Listens/Watches Scottie Scheffler, the world’s best golfer by a decent margin (reminiscent of Tiger Woods), talks frankly about the triviality of the sport and how unfulfilling fame/success is (link). A week after the interview, he won the British Open (one of the four majors) in ... Read more| Frugal Professor
On September 4, 2024, US Bank made big news with their announcement of an “industry-leading” card purported to earn 4% on all purchases (screenshot below). The card started accepting applications on November 14, 2024. In the ensuing 8.5 months, it has been almost comical to behold the meteoric (and inevitable) implosion of this card.| Frugal Professor
Last month, I received an email from a reader (shared anonymously with permission):| Frugal Professor