Welcome to the Cashflow Cookbook Blog: Fresh Ideas for Wealth & Wellness

Most money advice is dry, dull, or dripping with guilt. Not here. This is your spot for practical financial wellness tips that help you grow wealth—with no sacrifice.
You won’t find extreme budgeting plans or guilt-trips for grabbing a latte. Instead, you’ll get smart strategies to boost your cashflow, cut expenses painlessly, and build a richer life. No spreadsheets. No shame. Just results.
These posts are built for real life. Want to retire earlier? Free up $500 a month without blinking? Help your kids avoid money mistakes? Good. You’re in the right place.
We cover the stuff that matters:
– How to grow your money
– How to stop wasting it
– And how to build financial freedom without giving up the things you love
New articles drop regularly. Unless it’s ski racing season, the gang is going kayaking, or I have an upcoming guitar jam. Each one is packed with clear advice, personal stories, and quick wins. All designed to help you spend smarter, live better, and worry less about money.
So dig in. Learn something new. And let’s get your money working for you—starting now.
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Clear the Runway: An easy plan to get organized for the new year
Everyone has advice about how to get your finances set up for the new year. Let’s start with getting organized. Less hunting for things, no avalanche of paper. Just everything at your fingertips!
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The 4 Hour Money Tax – And How to Reclaim It
A new study indicates that Americans spend four hours a day thinking about money. Reclaim that time, cut recurring costs, and grow wealth with simple steps.
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Live the life of your dreams
Many of us are held back by the false labels others have given us…or the ones we have given ourselves. As a result we live lives that offer a fraction of what they could be. It’s time to change that and live the life of your dreams.
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How many years will you need to work? Ask your savings rate
People often track multiple numbers in trying to build wealth and retire early. The most important one? Your savings rate. Learn more about what it is, easy ways to increase it, and the powerful effects if has on building wealth.
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Building a Secure Retirement (The Sleep Soundly Edition)
How to build a secure retirement with dividends and Social Security: grow your Dividend Fortress while you work, then live on rising income so you don’t have to sell shares. Your capital keeps compounding for emergencies, big purchases, and heirs—delivering calm, predictable cash flow and real peace of mind.
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How to Build a Dividend Fortress
Imagine money heading your way every year. Growing faster than inflation. And protected by the security of a fortress. Sound too good to be true? Read on!
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Imagine a Government Bond That Pays 320% Interest
If you could buy a government bond that paid a guaranteed 320%, would you rush to buy it? Of course! But there are numerous ways to get similar guaranteed returns. Sound interesting?
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Freeze Fraudster Part 2
Want to save yourself from the pain of identity theft? Here are more tips to protect you.
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Freeze Fraudster! How to Stop Identity Theft Cold
Identity theft is exploding, but one simple move — freezing your credit — can block scammers cold. Here’s how to do it for free in minutes
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Prescription Price Madness: How a $107 Pill Became Free
If you are paying for prescription drugs, you may be able to save 94%! Interested? Give this a read.
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Is Premium Vodka Worth It?
What’s the difference between $15 vodka and $50 vodka? I lined up a blind taste test to find out — and the results might surprise you.
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How I Cut My Electric Bill In Half
Any interest in slashing your electric bill? I thought so! Read on for some savings!
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The Silent Financial Leak You Didn’t Know You Had (Hint: It’s Your Credit Score)
A magic wand that lowers your car and home insurance premiums and your loan interest? Yep!
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We Saved $13,000 on Home Repairs Without a Toolbelt, Trauma, or Therapy
Some simple tips to lower the cost of future home repair projects. Worth a read.
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The Gas Saving Trick That’s Hiding Under Your Right Foot
Frustrated by the high cost of gasoline? Don’t want to check gas prices and drive around town to save pennies? Turns out there is an easier way!