Jo, the little sister of a close friend, announced her wedding this summer. Little did we know, it would be a destination wedding. The celebration of Jo’s engagement was filled with joy and excitement. It was during this event that we were introduced to a game called Flippy Cup for the first time. Flippy Cup,
This February passed by swiftly. The stock market appears to be soaring, with the S&P 500 up by 8%, and my portfolio has already surged by 9%. While it’s gratifying to witness, we must remember that this rally is likely temporary, yet I remain fully invested. Now, let’s delve into my dividend income and expenses
After the holiday shopping era, what an amazing feeling to receive a check for almost a thousand dollars! I’ve been urging you not to overlook those unclaimed funds. There might be a check waiting for you too. It came in handy for me—I managed to pay off my credit card balance and invest some. I
$30,564 (Taxable account) Happy New Year 2024!!! Welcome to the fourth year of my financial journey. Every year, I take the time to reflect on my finances and life goals in a year-in-review. I believe more positive events occurred last year than negative ones, but I acknowledge that I still have a long journey ahead
How’s everyone doing as 2023 comes to a close? As we bid farewell to the year, December has given me the opportunity to reflect and recalibrate my goal projects. Lately, I’ve found inspiration in Gary Vaynerchuk’s lectures and his insights into the realm of social media. Before we delve further, let’s take a moment of
How’s everyone doing? November is one of my favorite times of the year. I know you’re wondering why. For the most part, everyone is whining in the holiday mood. Family members who you haven’t seen in months or years travel from all over the world to spend Thanksgiving with you. Sadly, things shouldn’t be that
I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to address a lapse in our regular updates that you may have noticed. It has come to my attention that I unintentionally missed the last two months’ updates on our website. With the hustle and bustle of recent events, time seems to
With so many options to pick from in the stock market, making informed decisions can be the key to unlocking your financial goals. The choice between two great ETFs such as SPY (SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust) and VOO (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF) is one such decision that has the potential to significantly impact your
“Embracing Change: Reflecting on Time, Income, and the Pursuit of a Productive Workspace” Have you ever found yourself wondering where the time has gone? It’s a sentiment many of us share as we watch the seasons change and our lives evolve. Today, I’m taking a moment to reflect on my own journey, from the excitement
If dividend investing is not the best passive income, then I don’t know what is. I look forward to every month to see how much more it will increase from the same period one year apart. I’m not even close to my dividend goals, and I get excited to see how my portfolio is progressing.