Net Worth Update September 2026

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. […]

Net Worth Update August 2026

It has been several years since our last net worth update. A lot has changed in our lives, but our strategy for building wealth has remained the same. Here is where we currently stand: Total Net Worth: $756,000 This officially marks another quarter-million-dollar milestone. I’m currently setting aside money for our Roth IRA contributions, but […]

A Thought on Coast FIRE – Creating Your Own Raise

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 […]