Every month since the beginning of 2011 I have shared how my net worth has changed in terms of month over month, year to date and since Jan 2011. I share just the change not the whole numbers. I am well aware of the negatives associated with this method, but it is the only way… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Personal Situation
Dealing With Forgotten Personal Finance Issues
Have you ever had that moment where momentum on all your financial goals halts because you somehow forgot about a planned bump in the road? I’m not talking about the surprises in life, like when a tree falls on your car or the basement floods. I’m talking when its 3 weeks till Christmas and you… Continue Reading
My Steps to a Healthier Life
What can I do today to make tomorrow better? I try to answer this question on days when I’m struggling to eat properly or on days when I feel cruddy because I’ve eaten poorly. Many people struggle day in and day out to eat the way they think they should eat. Whether it’s to lose… Continue Reading
August recap and September Goals
How did your $1000 Challenge go? Mine went phenomenally, but more on that after I address my other August goals. Read King Lear: Success! I actually read 2 other books as well, some investing book and The Well Trained Mind. $500 extra towards mortgage: Success! I hope to be able to add an extra $1000… Continue Reading
September 2012 Net Worth Update
Every month since January 2011 I have shared how my net worth has changed from the month before, year to date and even the growth since I started this experiment. I share just the progress and not the actual numbers.This absolute zero method has its obvious draw backs like you don’t know if I started… Continue Reading
Taking Your Income for Granted
Reflecting on his self chosen lack of employment income, Sam from Financial Samurai asked his readers the question “Do You take your income for granted?” the responses he received are fantastic and really got me thinking. As I read the post and all the comments all I could think is that, he (and his readers)… Continue Reading
