At the bottom of this post is a screenshot from the spreadsheet I was using in 2016 when I became serious about tracking my income, spending, and my investing. In hindsight I wish I had made these posts in real-time, as my situation was unfolding. I had intentions to do so, but, I was focused … Continue reading Catch Up Series: April 2016 Income, Spending and Investing
Catch Up Series: March 2016 Income, Spending and Investing
At the bottom of this post is a screenshot from the spreadsheet I was using in 2016 when I became serious about tracking my income, spending, and my investing. In hindsight I wish I had made these posts in real-time, as my situation was unfolding. I had intentions to do so, but, I was focused … Continue reading Catch Up Series: March 2016 Income, Spending and Investing
Catch Up Series: February 2016 Income, Spending and Investing
At the bottom of this post is a screenshot from the spreadsheet I was using in 2016 when I became serious about tracking my income, spending, and my investing. In hindsight I wish I had made these posts in real-time, as my situation was unfolding. I always had intentions to do so, but, I was … Continue reading Catch Up Series: February 2016 Income, Spending and Investing
Hitting the Brakes on My Savings Rate
Becoming obsessed with savings rate is not a unique experience. I'm willing to bet it's kept many of us awake at night after learning about its importance in the pursuit of financial independence. To me, it feels like something that I should have complete control over, but I'm not sure that's realistic. It's a love/hate … Continue reading Hitting the Brakes on My Savings Rate
Catch Up Series: January 2016 Income, Spending and Investing
At the bottom of this post is a screenshot from the spreadsheet I was using in 2016 when I became serious about tracking my income, spending, and my investing. In hindsight I wish I had made these posts in real-time, as my situation was unfolding. I always had intentions to do so, but, I was … Continue reading Catch Up Series: January 2016 Income, Spending and Investing
November 2014 Income and Spending
I thought it would be curious to start posting my income and expenses, on a monthly basis, both as a point of reference for you readers and as a way for me to publicly keep my shit in line...as best I can. Another month has come and gone. It's almost hard to believe that I've … Continue reading November 2014 Income and Spending
October 2014 Income and Spending
I thought it would be curious to start posting my income and expenses, on a monthly basis, both as a point of reference for you readers and as a way for me to publicly keep my shit in line...as best I can. I'm a little late to the game this month. I'm adjusting to my … Continue reading October 2014 Income and Spending
Learning to Love Being Wrong, Part 1.
Growing up I always felt relatively intelligent. My grades from various school tests, reports, projects and exams seemed to justify those feelings. I can remember receiving some praise around the house; the occasional "we're just so proud of you," and "keep up the good work" were thrown around. A funny thing started to happen though. I … Continue reading Learning to Love Being Wrong, Part 1.
September 2014 Income and Spending
I thought it would be curious to start posting my income and expenses, on a monthly basis, both as a point of reference for you readers and as a way for me to publicly keep my shit in line...as best I can. Anyway, without further ado, here are the numbers. INCOME Paychecks: $1199.89 Tips: $23.48 … Continue reading September 2014 Income and Spending
101 Pounds Later.
This morning I was greeted with a welcomed surprise, which inspired me to write this impromptu and likely poorly proofread post. I've had weight issues and problems for the majority of my life. Going all the way back to my early grade school days I always felt as if I was the "fat kid" in the class. I … Continue reading 101 Pounds Later.
The FI Guy 