October has really taken a toll on me. Balancing family, work, and mental health has been challenging with everything that’s been going on. I’m almost embarrassed to admit it, but to protect my mental health and clear my head, I had to push myself to rejoin the gym. It’s been a goal of mine for
Hello all, I hope everyone has enjoyed the summer as it winds down. There’s not much time left before we settle back into our cold-season routine. I have some good news regarding the blog, and I want to thank you all. I’ve noticed a spike in traffic ever since I posted a review of my
Hey everyone! I hope you had a great and productive month. Here’s a view of my expenses for the month of July 2024 Mortgage $2000 Entertainment $702.74 Travel $701.47 Restaurants $179.26 Clothing/Shoes 37.70 Groceries $97 Mobile Phone $0 Internet $106.99 Gasoline/Fuel $50.06 General Merchandise $394.52 Total $4269.74 Dividends for July 2024 In July 2024, I
Hey, how’s everyone doing? It has been a year already since we purchased our first property. Can you believe that? Time passes by so quickly. During our house hunt, I recall my mother saying to me, “If you can handle the first year, you should be able to handle the remainder of the loan.” Having owned
The month of May has been a tough one for me, and I’m glad it’s over. I have to admit, I tried to lift my foot off the spending pedal, but it seems to bite me in return when it’s for things I need. For those who plan to buy a house, I would highly
Hey there, Spring! I’m wondering if anyone’s diving into spring cleaning yet. I’ve yet to tackle it, mostly because our garage is still packed with moving boxes waiting to be sorted. But on a brighter note, I treated myself to an electric dethatcher/sacrifier to spruce up my lawn. I can’t wait to see how these
Welcome to the second quarter. How’s everyone doing? I can’t wait to wake up and enjoy my coffee outside on the deck. For the month of March, my focus has been on working on small projects around the house, such as: . Removing the carpets. If we don’t remove it soon, one of us is
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
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