In my book, I have various expenses that deplete your net worth. One of those expenses was owning a timeshare. I don’t think they’re worth buying and I think they’ll delay your retirement goals in a negative way. Every once in a while, though, I like to test my truths. Is a timeshare presentation a… Read More: I went to a timeshare presentation so you don’t have… »
I’m updating my chart for the last time for y’all! We’re married and merging finances and Mark doesn’t want his business all over the interwebs for the world to see and know and discuss. Which, fair. In 2024, I spent substantially more than in the past few years. It was on a lot of things.… Read More: Updating my chart – 2024 edition »
My fiance and I are throwing a grand celebration soon. We’re in love and hope to remain that way for the rest of our lives and we’d like to profess that belief in front of everyone we know. What should I wear? Now that I kind of know how to sew, I understand why wedding… Read More: Finding a wedding dress – Let’s play a game »
Boyfriend is super generous and doesn’t charge me rent to live with him, so I feel like I have a large amount of disposable income. Here are a few things I’ve splurged on recently that I never would have bought before I retired. 1. Expensive contact lenses I’ve never been able to figure out a… Read More: Things I never would have bought while working toward early… »
All early retirements do not look the same. Your nest egg can vary widely. Obviously. Do you have $250,000 for your net worth and plan to take out $833/month, living in Thailand and working part-time somewhere? Or do you have $10,000,000 saved and plan to spend a whopping $32,000 a month? Someone in the comments… Read More: What kind of FIRE do you want? »
I didn’t write about pets in my book for habits draining your net worth, but I should have. Boyfriend has a cat named Curtis. He’s fabulous and cuddly and appreciative and also kind of a jerk. I love him, but he’s a massive expense and doesn’t bring in any income. Curtis is an indoor/outdoor fella.… Read More: Another habit draining your net worth – Pets »
I don’t check my portfolio very often because I’m still not back to my all time high from 2021 and I only like to look at the numbers when they’re really, really good or when they reach a new peak. But it’s time to update my chart, so I had to look, and the market… Read More: 2023 The year in review »
Have you read Die With Zero: Getting all you can from your money and your life by Bill Perkins? “When I say the words ‘die with zero,’ most people’s immediate reaction is fear.” Ha! When I told my sister I was reading this book, her initial reaction was fear, indeed, but I’m intrigued. The author… Read More: Do you want to die with money? »
Okay, full disclosure. My friend Z is one of the authors of this book (30-Day Stay: A Real Estate Investor’s Guide to Mastering the Medium-Term Rental) and I’m giving it a glowing review. But that’s because it’s good and useful and not just because I adore her. If you’re looking to invest in property, specifically… Read More: 30-Day Stay: A Real Estate Investor’s Guide to Mastering the… »
I used to make boiled eggs all the time. At least once a week, I would haul out my pot and boil some water on the stove and set a timer and then when they were done, I’d dump them into cold water to make them easier to peel. But Boyfriend has an automatic boiled… Read More: Do you ever wonder if you’re missing out by being… »