September is done. As far as I am concerned: Good riddance! It’s been an adventure to say the least and I am happy to welcome Fall! Grumpy commentary aside, how did we do last month?
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Progress Update 8: A Blind Squirrel Finds a Nut and Changes Abound
July wasn’t messing around. It was a month of changes in a number of areas. Let’s just call it financially dynamic. Join me as I unpack the happenings from the month that was and come see how the Heartland on FIRE household fared in July.
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Progress Update 7: Back to Zero
Just like that, half the year is gone! Triple digit heat indices are once again the norm and the garden is bursting with veggies. So, how did things shake out for the Heartland on FIRE household in June?
Progress Update 6: 529 Shuffling and Crazy Tenants
Welp, it seems like Spring lasted about 2 days. In last month’s post Spring was just arriving, now we’ve gone straight to Summer in no time flat. It’s time for the monthly net worth update. Did our net worth number grow as fast in May as Spring changed to Summer?
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The 401k Race: How We Placed Our Bet
A 401k is a powerful tool for reaching financial independence. But there is a decision to make. Should we invest our 401ks using pre-tax dollars or using a Roth 401k? It’s kinda like betting on horses. [Read more…] about The 401k Race: How We Placed Our Bet
The Great Financial Migration Part II
Back in March, we decided to bite the bullet and transfer our investments from Edward Jones to Vanguard. You can read Part I of this adventure HERE. At the time of that post, we had just initiated the transfers. I wanted to give an update on where things stand and what my thoughts are on the process. [Read more…] about The Great Financial Migration Part II