Building Wealth, Strength, and Character
Here is where we currently stand: Total Net Worth: $784,000 Market appreciation helped us move up a bit quicker than expected, which obviously feels nice. However, this has me thinking that a downturn will temporarily feel awful. Regardless, we will stay the course. I am actively trying to think about our finances a little less. […]
Learning to save requires delayed gratification. You have money to spend, but you are intentionally choosing to put it aside. This can be very difficult, but once someone establishes the habit, delaying becomes second nature. In my own experience, the gratification part has been more difficult. Month after month, our net worth increases and, by […]
As the announcement of our annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) approaches, I’ve found myself thinking through the possible outcomes. It’ll likely land somewhere between 1% and 3%—already an improvement over last year, when I received 0% as a new hire. Still, with inflation averaging around 4% in recent years, it’s easy to feel like […]
I am nearing my 2 year work anniversary and last month I was able to completely pay off my student loans. In total, I graduated with just over 60,000 dollars in student loans in 2021. After a brief stint at a local factory while I awaited my physician assistant licensure to be fully authorized, I […]
As of May, 1st 2022. My net worth is -23795. This is how it is currently distributed. Checking: Current Value: 5820 Change from last month: N/A High Yield Savings: Current Value: 852 Change from last month: N/A 403(b): Current Value: 8041 Change from last month: N/A ROTH IRA: Current Value: 19738 Change from last month: […]
