We’ve made it to the final month of the year! I hope everyone had a fantastic December and enjoyed the holiday festivities.
Despite our best efforts to stick to a budget during the holidays, it’s easy to end up spending more than planned. Sometimes, it’s not by choice but a reflection of rising costs and the ongoing impact of inflation.
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Here’s a Look at My Expenses for December 2024
| Mortgage | $2000 |
| Groceries | $71.30 |
| Restaurants | $0 |
| Home Improvement | $71.17 |
| Chlothing | $49.95 |
| Automotive | $13.44 |
| Mobile Phone | $0 |
| Internet | $109.99 |
| Gasoline/Fuel | $80.07 |
| General Merchandise | $230.40 |
| Total | $2626.32 |
Dividends for December 2024
In December 2024, I received $114.27 in dividend income from the following companies:
| Months | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Div Income | $37.46 | $38.92 | $91.36 | $45.49 | $39.72 | $65.20 | $84.10 | $43.25 | $65.71 | $81.37 | $42.64 | $114.27 |
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
IBM (IBM)
Exxon Mobil (XOM)
AGNC (AGNC)
Microsoft (MSFT)
RTX Corporation (RTX)
Realty Income (O)
Coca-Cola (KO)
VF (VFC)
Bank of America (BAC)
Vanguard Total Stock Market (VTI)
Vanguard S&P 500 (VOO)
Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend (SPHD)
My portfolio has been a happy camper this year.
Looking Ahead with Intel
With all the negative news surrounding Intel and its struggle to keep up with competitors, I still believe the company has the potential to turn things around. Intel’s challenges might deter some investors, but I’m okay taking the risk. I’ll continue cost-averaging and holding my position, as I don’t foresee the company going out of business anytime soon.
That’s a wrap for 2024! Thanks for being part of this journey. Wishing you all the best in the new year. See you in 2025!
