Disclaimer: some links may be affiliate links. They help offset the cost of keeping this blog running! Why do I do a monthly status report? I find it best to do a monthly status report for a few reasons. It helps me evaluate how I did the previous month. Did I hit a target reduction in spending or did I go way over budget for […]
MEGA MILESTONE: $100K
GUYS! LOOK!!! I HIT $100k NET WORTH!! In case you couldn’t tell, I am SUPER PUMPED I hit the 6 figures milestone. Me and Jeremy renner are super excited $100K! I just can’t believe it’s actually here! I started out in 2014 at the age of 23 with a net worth of $10k. In 2.5 years (or 30 months or 900ish […]
Monthly Status Report: April 2016
Why do I do a monthly status report? I find it best to do a monthly status report for a few reasons. It helps me evaluate how I did the previous month. Did I hit a target reduction in spending or did I go way over budget for a particular category? Did I earn more? What was my overall savings rate? It helps keep me accountable. How can […]
Savings: Year Two
This week marks my second year of savings! April 2014 is when I officially ramped up my FI plans after I finished getting all the household necessities. I thought it’d fun to look back over the last 12 months and see what I’ve learned, some fun stats and pretty pictures. What I’ve Learned Any costs occured while traveling […]
A Year Without Cable
A year ago, I canceled the cable portion of my media bill. I was FREEEEEEEEEEEEE! I was so happy, I could’ve flown away. Actually, it kind of made me miserable for awhile. I called them up with the intention of them extending my 12 month promo price, which they stalwortly refused to do. The best they could offer me was […]
Monthly Spending Report: May 2015
The month of May has come and gone at lightning speed. From starting out the month celebrating my best friend’s wedding to closing it out by cramming all my stuff in a U‑Haul, it’s been quite the month. The wedding went wonderfully, the dresses were beautiful and the smiles abounded. I’m not sure I can talk so […]