Overall We officially became millionaires in August! We passed our net worth milestones of $1,000K, $1,010K, $1,020K and $1,030K. Our net worth increased $42,629.34 from last month to a total of $1,033,051.25 (see spreadsheet screenshot).   Such a blessing! Retirement Accounts Our retirement accounts are comprised of our 401(k)s, our Roth IRAs and our Traditional IRAs.  We contribute 8% to my wife’s 401(k).  My wife’s company matches up to 6% of her 401(K) contribution Read more [...]

Overall July was one of the best months for our net worth. We passed our net worth milestones of $910K-980K this month. Our net worth increased $87,101.96 from last month to a total of $990,421.91 (see spreadsheet screenshot).   Retirement Accounts Our retirement accounts are comprised of our 401(k)s, our Roth IRAs and our Traditional IRAs.  We contribute 8% to my wife’s 401(k).  My wife’s company matches up to 6% of her 401(K) contribution and chips in an additional Read more [...]

Overall June was another outstanding month for our net worth.  Our net worth increased $23,981.82 from last month to a total of $903,319.95 (see spreadsheet screenshot).   Retirement Accounts Our retirement accounts are comprised of our 401(k)s, our Roth IRAs and our Traditional IRAs.  We contribute 8% to my wife’s 401(k).  My wife’s company matches up to 5% of her 401(K) contribution (100% vested when deposited) and chips in an additional 5% on top of the match Read more [...]

Overall May was another amazing month for our net worth.  Our net worth increased $60,778.03 from last month to a total of $879,338.13 (see spreadsheet screenshot).  The main driver was 3 years of my wife’s 401K company match vesting this month. Retirement Accounts Our retirement accounts are comprised of our 401(k)s, our Roth IRAs and our Traditional IRAs.  We contribute 8% to my wife’s 401(k).  My wife’s company matches up to 5% of her 401(K) contribution Read more [...]

Overall April was a HUGE improvement over last month for our net worth.  Our net worth increased $52,140.57 from last month to a total of $818,560.10 (see spreadsheet screenshot).  Such a blessing! Retirement Accounts Our retirement accounts are comprised of our 401(k)s, our Roth IRAs and our Traditional IRAs.  We contribute 8% to my wife’s 401(k).  My wife’s company matches up to 5% of her 401(K) contribution (100% vested when deposited) and chips in an additional Read more [...]

Overall As expected, March was a rough month for our net worth.  Our net worth decreased $38,837.58 from last month to a total of $765,419.53 (see spreadsheet screenshot).  Retirement Accounts Our retirement accounts are comprised of our 401(k)s, our Roth IRAs and our Traditional IRAs.  We contribute 8% to my wife’s 401(k).  My wife’s company matches up to 5% of her 401(K) contribution (100% vested when deposited) and chips in an additional 5% on top of the Read more [...]

Overall February was a tough month for our net worth.  At one point during the month, we passed our net worth milestones of $850K.  By the end of February, our net worth had plummeted.  Our net worth decreased $42,828.74 from last month to a total of $804,257.11 (see spreadsheet screenshot).  Retirement Accounts Our retirement accounts are comprised of our 401(k)s, our Roth IRAs and our Traditional IRAs.  We contribute 7% to my wife’s 401(k).  My wife’s Read more [...]

OverallJanuary was an amazing start to 2020! We were blessed to pass our net worth milestones of $830K and $840K this month. Our net worth increased $17,380.49 from last month to a total of $847,085.85 (see spreadsheet screenshot). Retirement AccountsOur retirement accounts are comprised of our 401(k)s, our Roth IRAs and our Traditional IRAs. We contribute 7% to my wife’s 401(k). My wife’s company matches up to 5% of her 401(K) contribution (100% vested when deposited) and chips in Read more [...]

Overall December was another HUGE month for our net worth.  Our net worth increased $29,555.75 from last month to a total of $829,705.36 (see spreadsheet screenshot).  We passed our net worth milestones of $810K and $820K in December!  We nearly passed $830K too!  What a great way to end the year!  Retirement Accounts Our retirement accounts are comprised of our 401(k)s, our Roth IRAs and our Traditional IRAs.  We contribute 7% to my wife’s 401(k).  Read more [...]

Overall November was another amazing month for our net worth.  Our net worth increased $13,211.02 from last month to a total of $800,149.61 (see spreadsheet screenshot).  So happy to pass our net worth milestones of $790K and $800K!  Retirement Accounts Our retirement accounts are comprised of our 401(k)s, our Roth IRAs and our Traditional IRAs.  We contribute 7% to my wife’s 401(k).  My wife’s company matches up to 5% of her 401(K) contribution (100% vested Read more [...]