This would be a slightly depressing net worth post were it not for a new way of reckoning our progress towards FIRE!
August 2017 Financial Statement
I just wish we could share the amazing progress made toward huge life goals this month, but you will have to wait a while longer on that! In the meantime, our net worth increased modestly in July and August, primarily because we adjusted rental property assessments down.
On Having the Courage to Live
A popular quote by Mark Twain says that “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.” That has never been more true.
June 2017 Financial Statement
We saw some financial setbacks in May and June which resulted in our net worth creeping up fairly slowly. We spent tons of money– some optional, some not. Find out where the baby-related hole in the boat was the past two months!
New Life and the Urgent Quest for Freedom
How does bringing a new life into the world make our desire for financial independence an even more urgent quest? We chart our new course and begin our new adventure!
April 2017 Financial Statement
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March 2017 Financial Statement
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Buying Back My Own Car
A few months back, I did something stupid. Really stupid. On the way home from dinner with friends, I rear ended a car. Despite the very low speed of the collision, the rear bumper of the car I hit was…
December 2016 Financial Statement
Our December 2016 Financial Statement packs a serious punch! We increased our net worth by almost 10%, and have some exciting adventures coming up!
Loving the Financially Imperfect
My wife is financially imperfect– and that makes me love her more, work harder at our marriage, and think more deeply about how we overcome our problems.