November was another a great income month and a lower than usual expense month (see spreadsheet screenshot). Best of all, we learned that my wife will keep her job and not be part of her company’s layoff.
Our total income in October was $15,665.25. In addition to our regular paychecks, I received a third “extra” paycheck. I also received a monthly bonus of $1,250 gross ($730.82 net), $450 auto allowance and $100 holiday gift card. My wife also received a $923.10 auto allowance / Read more [...]
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In November, we dug our way back bit from our huge $19K decrease last month. Our net worth increased $3,853.30 from last month to a total of $685,994.57 (see spreadsheet screenshot).
Retirement Accounts
Our retirement accounts are comprised of our 401(k)s, our Roth IRAs and our Traditional IRAs. We contribute 5% to my wife’s 401(k). My wife’s company matches up to 5% of her 401(K) contribution and chips in an additional 5% on top of the match (both 100% vested when Read more [...]
October was a great income month and a high expense month (see spreadsheet screenshot).
Our total income in October was $16,986.62. In addition to our regular paychecks, my wife received a $2,250 gross ($1,524.87 net) supplemental bonus and a $250 gift card. I received a monthly bonus of $2,708.33 gross ($1,583.47 net). My wife also received a $1,370.46 auto allowance / mileage reimbursement and I received a $450 auto allowance. We earned $5.87 in interest income from our savings accounts.
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Ouch! October was a tough month for our net worth. It decreased $19,377.10 from last month to a total of $682,141.27 (see spreadsheet screenshot).
Retirement Accounts
Our retirement accounts are comprised of our 401(k)s, our Roth IRAs and our Traditional IRAs. We contribute 5% to my wife’s 401(k). My wife’s company matches up to 5% of her 401(K) contribution and chips in an additional 5% on top of the match (both 100% vested when deposited in March). This month, we Read more [...]
September was an amazing income month and a very high expense month (see spreadsheet screenshot).
Our total income in September was $20,260.50. In addition to our regular paychecks, my wife received a quarterly bonus of $10,159.17 gross ($5,964.95 net) and I received a monthly bonus of $1,666.66 gross ($977.19 net). My wife also received a $1,524.78 auto allowance / mileage reimbursement and I received a $450 auto allowance. We earned $5.89 in interest income from our savings accounts.
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September was very good month for our net worth. It increased $9,901.66 from last month to a total of $701,518.37 (see spreadsheet screenshot).
Retirement Accounts
Our retirement accounts are comprised of our 401(k)s, our Roth IRAs and our Traditional IRAs. We contribute 5% to my wife’s 401(k). My wife’s company matches up to 5% of her 401(K) contribution and chips in an additional 5% on top of the match (both 100% vested when deposited in March). This month, we contributed Read more [...]
We just passed our net worth milestones of $700,000! This years is starting to pick up! We passed our previous net worth milestone of $690,000 in September.
Our net worth is currently $700,319.99. We hope to reach the $710K milestone by November.
August was a good income month and a pretty terrible expense month (see spreadsheet screenshot).
Our total income in August was $13,804.42. In addition to our regular paychecks, I also received a monthly bonus of monthly bonus $1,833.33 gross ($1,071.87 net) and my wife received gift cards from her company worth $350. My wife also received a $1,004.42 auto allowance / mileage reimbursement and I received a $450 auto allowance. We earned $4.17 in interest income from our savings accounts.
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August was good month for our net worth. It increased $7,548.32 from last month to a total of $691,616.71 (see spreadsheet screenshot). Our retirement accounts passed $300K this month. Such a blessing!
Retirement Accounts
Our retirement accounts are comprised of our 401(k)s, our Roth IRAs and our Traditional IRAs. We contribute 5% to my wife’s 401(k). My wife’s company matches up to 5% of her 401(K) contribution and chips in an additional 5% on top of the match (both Read more [...]
