Most vanlifers have a budget. Very few have a buffer. That's why most vanlifers don't last two years. Here's the EA-backed financial framework that changes that — and why the build order matters as much as the amounts.

I started van life for under $14,000 — van, conversion kit, power station, and fridge included. Here's the exact breakdown, plus the repair reality nobody talks about when you buy a high-mileage vehicle.

Van life can be more affordable than traditional living — but only if you plan for the disasters, not just the daily expenses. Here's the budgeting system I use now, and the one I wish I'd started with from day one.

If you're over 45 and worried your professional experience doesn't translate to remote work — it does. Here's how to position yourself for remote work that funds van life, without starting from scratch.

Coffee shops are great — but sometimes you want a different vibe, or you have a 9-pound co-pilot who needs to come along. Here are my go-to spots for working remotely on the road, plus what to know about connectivity and practicality at each one.

A standard auto policy covers four of the seven insurance coverages a full-time vanlifer needs. The other three, your conversion, your belongings, and roadside assistance, are the ones you have to go get on purpose. What to ask, and what to fix this week.