Net Worth

August 2022 Net Worth Update (+$4,875.99)

Overall

August was a neutral month for our net worth. Our net worth increased $4,875.99 from last month to a total of $1,331,929.18 (see spreadsheet screenshot). 

Retirement Accounts

Our retirement accounts are comprised of our 401(k)s, our Roth IRAs and our Traditional IRAs.  We contribute 6% to my wife’s 401(k) and her company matched 4% and chips in an additional 6% at the end of the year.  This month, she contributed $881.30 to her 401(k).  Since I do not work, I did not contribute anything to a retirement account.  The total balance of our retirement accounts increased $16,281.30 from last month to a total of $503,952.38  

Brokerage Account

Currently, our brokerage accounts consist of stocks and cryptocurrency (I prefer to track crypto in the “Brokerage Accounts” field rather than “Cash & Savings Accounts”).  The total current value of our brokerage accounts is $132,223.04, down $18,851.44 from last month.

Cash & Savings Account

Cash and savings accounts consist of a small sum of cash at home, our online savings accounts balance and stablecoins that we earn interest on. It does not include our checking account balance that we use to pay our bills each month.  Our savings increased $1,701.92 this month to a total of $12,592.98.

College Savings Accounts

Our kids have 529 Plans through Vanguard.  This month, we contributed $1,500 to our son’s 529 Plan and it increased $3,592.96 from last month to a total balance of $50,458.92.  We contributed $1,500 to our daughter’s 529 Plan and it increased $2,871.61 from last month to a total balance of $33,385.36. Our total 2022 contributions so far are $1,500 for our son and $1,550 for our daughter.

Home                                                      

For our home value, we use the $528K purchase price that we paid in July 2016.  Current comps in the area are ~$897K and falling fast.  We paid off our home in September 2021.

Vehicles

My wife drives a company vehicle and has a company gas card.  I drive a 2017 SUV (~90K miles) that we own and it is paid off.  In addition, we own a 2013 ski boat that is paid off.

Credit Card Balance

All of our credit card debt is paid in full each month.

Income Statement

July 2022 Income Statement

In July, we had an an incredible income month and a pretty average expense month. 

Our total net income in July was $31,675.42. My wife started a new job making $190K/year (also a $12K sign on bonus, $40K in annual bonuses and $45K in company stock).  Her old company gave her a final paycheck of $4,204.03 net and cashed out her vacation for $12,302.89 net.  She started her new job part way through July and received $4,724 net in regular paychecks and received a sign on bonus of $12,100 gross (7,734.58 net).  We earned $44.40 in interest income from our savings accounts and stablecoins.

This month, our expenses totaled $9,893.36. Large expenses include $15,981.25 to pay off Wells Fargo credit card, $608.90 for clothing, $566.42 in vacation costs, and $513.91 for medical/prescriptions.

Next month my wife will have her first full month of paychecks at the new company.

Net Worth

July 2022 Net Worth Update (+$80,802.70)

Overall

July was a great month for our net worth. Our net worth increased $80,802.70 from last month to a total of $1,327,053.19 (see spreadsheet screenshot). 

Retirement Accounts

Our retirement accounts are comprised of our 401(k)s, our Roth IRAs and our Traditional IRAs.  We contribute 6% to my wife’s 401(k) and her company matched 4% and chips in an additional 6% at the end of the year.  This month, she contributed $881.30 to her 401(k).  Since I do not work, I did not contribute anything to a retirement account.  The total balance of our retirement accounts increased $35,053.76 from last month to a total of $487,671.08.  

Brokerage Account

Currently, our brokerage accounts consist of stocks and cryptocurrency (I prefer to track crypto in the “Brokerage Accounts” field rather than “Cash & Savings Accounts”).  The total current value of our brokerage accounts is $151,074.48, up $23,655.29 from last month.

Cash & Savings Account

Cash and savings accounts consist of a small sum of cash at home, our online savings accounts balance and stablecoins that we earn interest on. It does not include our checking account balance that we use to pay our bills each month.  Our savings increased $1,179.61 this month to a total of $10,891.06.

College Savings Accounts

Our kids have 529 Plans through Vanguard.  This month, we contributed $0 to our son’s 529 Plan and it increased $3,428.31 from last month to a total balance of $46,865.96.  We contributed $0 to our daughter’s 529 Plan and it increased $2,232.12 from last month to a total balance of $30,513.75. Our total 2022 contributions so far are $0 for our son and $50 for our daughter.

Home                                                      

For our home value, we use the $528K purchase price that we paid in July 2016.  Current comps in the area are ~$921K.  We paid off our home in September 2021.

Vehicles

My wife drives a company vehicle and has a company gas card.  I drive a 2017 SUV (~88K miles) that we own and it is paid off.  In addition, we own a 2013 ski boat that is paid off.

Credit Card Balance

We started July with a $15,981.25 balance on a 0% credit card and we were able to pay it off before the end of the month.

Income Statement

June 2022 Income Statement

In June, we had an average income month and very low expenses. 

Our total income in June was $8,539.70.  In addition to my wife’s regular paychecks, she received $212.07 company reimbursement for internet and toll roads.  We earned $37.62 in interest income from our savings accounts and stablecoins.

This month, our expenses totaled $5,538.86. This is pretty misleading because we received a $6,150 refund for a cancelled vacation. We have begun to book new vacation plans but only spent a few hundred on it so far.  Large expenses included $2,260.15 for home owners insurance, $827.24 for medical/prescriptions, and $944.79 for clothing.

Next month my wife begins a new job making $190K, a $12K sign on bonus, $40K in annual bonuses and $45K in company stock.  So proud of her!

Net Worth

June 2022 Net Worth Update (-$135,326.74)

Overall
June was another down month for our net worth as markets continue to fall. Our net worth decreased $135,326.74 from last month to a total of $1,246,250.49 (see spreadsheet screenshot). 

Retirement Accounts
Our retirement accounts are comprised of our 401(k)s, our Roth IRAs and our Traditional IRAs.  We contribute 6% to my wife’s 401(k).  My wife’s company matches up to 6% of her 401(K) contribution and chips in an additional 3% on top of the match at the end of the year (vests over 5 years).  This month, she contributed $812.58to her 401(k).  Since I am unemployed, I did not contribute anything to my retirement accounts.  The total balance of our retirement accounts decreased $65,295.83 from last month to a total of $452,617.32.  

Brokerage Account
Currently, our brokerage account consists of stocks and cryptocurrency (I prefer to track crypto in the “Brokerage Accounts” field rather than “Cash & Savings Accounts”).  The total current value of our brokerage accounts is $191,184.38, down $61,006.41 from last month.

Cash & Savings Account
Cash and savings accounts consists of a small sum of cash at home, our online savings accounts balance and stablecoins that we earn interest on. It does not include our checking account balance that we use to pay our bills each month.  Our savings increased $928.84 this month to a total of $9,711.45.

College Savings Accounts
Our kids have 529 Plans through Vanguard.  This month, we contributed $0 to our son’s 529 Plan and it decreased $3,770.40 from last month to a total balance of $43,437.65.  We contributed $0 to our daughter’s 529 Plan and it decreased $2,297.95 from last month to a total balance of $28,281.63. Our total 2022 contributions so far are $0 for our son and $50 for our daughter.

Home                                                      
For our home value, we use the $528K purchase price that we paid in July 2016.  Current comps in the area are ~$930K.  We paid off our home in September 2021.

Vehicles
My wife drives a company vehicle and has a company gas card.  I drive a 2017 SUV (~85K miles) that we own that is paid off.  In addition, we own a 2013 ski boat that is paid off.

New Vehicle Fund
I combined our new vehicle fund with our taxable brokerage accounts. 

Credit Card Balance
Normally, all of our credit card debt is paid in full each month, however, we used a 0% credit card to pay for just over $23,590 of our income taxes.  This allowed us to keep some cash in the bank for emergencies. The card is 0% for 15 months and the current balance is $15,981.25.
 
Income Statement

May 2022 Income Statement

In May, we had another good income month with pretty reasonable expenses. 

Our total income in May was $13,379.22.  In addition to my wife’s regular paychecks, she received an $8,252 gross ($4,816.37 net) quarterly bonus and $238.02 company reimbursement for internet.  We earned $35.37 in interest income from our savings accounts and stablecoins.

This month, our expenses totaled $8,607.67.  Large expenses included $2,235.39 on groceries, $1,100.20 for medical/prescriptions, and $1,081.50 for household items.

Next month should be a typical income and expense month.

Net Worth

May 2022 Net Worth Update (-$76,037.42)

Overall

In May, was a tough month for our net worth as markets continue to struggle. Our net worth decreased $76,037.42 from last month to a total of $1,381,577.23 (see spreadsheet screenshot). 

Retirement Accounts

Our retirement accounts are comprised of our 401(k)s, our Roth IRAs and our Traditional IRAs.  We contribute 6% to my wife’s 401(k).  My wife’s company matches up to 6% of her 401(K) contribution and chips in an additional 3% on top of the match at the end of the year (vests over 5 years).  This month, she contributed $1,307.70 to her 401(k).  Since I am unemployed, I did not contribute anything to my retirement accounts.  The total balance of our retirement accounts decreased $16,151.45 from last month to a total of $517,913.15.  

Brokerage Account

Currently, our brokerage account consists of stocks and cryptocurrency (I prefer to track crypto in the “Brokerage Accounts” field rather than “Cash & Savings Accounts”).  The total current value of our brokerage accounts is $191,184.38, down $61,006.41 from last month.

Cash & Savings Account

Cash and savings accounts consists of a small sum of cash at home, our online savings accounts balance and stablecoins that we earn interest on. It does not include our checking account balance that we use to pay our bills each month.  Our savings increased $1,417.34 this month to a total of $8,782.61.

College Savings Accounts

Our kids have 529 Plans through Vanguard.  This month, we contributed $0 to our son’s 529 Plan and it decreased $111.55 from last month to a total balance of $47,319.60.  We contributed $50 to our daughter’s 529 Plan and it decreased $19.49 from last month to a total balance of $30,736.48. Our total 2022 contributions so far are $0 for our son and $50 for our daughter.

Home                                                      

For our home value, we use the $528K purchase price that we paid in July 2016.  Current comps in the area are ~$934K.  We paid off our home in September 2021.

Vehicles

My wife drives a company vehicle and has a company gas card.  I drive a 2017 SUV (~85K miles) that we own that is paid off.  In addition, we own a 2013 ski boat that is paid off.

New Vehicle Fund

Our new car fund is intended to cover future vehicles for our family.  Contributions are invested in cryptocurrencies. We track these crypto investments separately for our others (see brokerage account above). This month, we contributed $0 to our new car fund and it decreased $782.87 from last month to a total of $2,297.95.  Our total 2022 contributions so far are $700.

Credit Card Balance

Normally, all of our credit card debt is paid in full each month, however, we used a 0% credit card to pay for just over $23,590 of our income taxes.  This allowed us to keep some cash in the bank for emergencies. The card is 0% for 15 months and the current balance is $17,981.25.

Income Statement

April 2022 Income Statement

In April, we had the perfect balance of a good income month and low expenses. 

Our total income in April was $12,820.67.  In addition to my wife’s regular paychecks (4.05% raise kicked in mid April), she received a third “extra” paycheck and $192.72 company reimbursement for internet.  We received $115.87 in insurance reimbursements and earned $47.00 in interest income from our savings accounts and stablecoins.

This month, our expenses totaled $7,128.37.  So good to see!  Large expenses included $313.07 for medical/prescriptions, and $259.09 for vacation expenses.

Next month my wife should receive quarter bonus of $8,268 gross.  We hope to apply most of it to our 0% credit card balance.

Net Worth

April 2022 Net Worth Update (-$138,462.03)

Overall

In April, we was a tough month for our net worth.  Most markets seem to be down right now. Our net worth decreased $138,462.03 from last month to a total of $1,457,614.65 (see spreadsheet screenshot). 

Retirement Accounts

Our retirement accounts are comprised of our 401(k)s, our Roth IRAs and our Traditional IRAs.  We contribute 6% to my wife’s 401(k).  My wife’s company matches up to 6% of her 401(K) contribution and chips in an additional 3% on top of the match at the end of the year (vests over 5 years).  This month, she contributed $1,218.87 to her 401(k).  Since I am unemployed, I did not contribute anything to my retirement accounts.  The total balance of our retirement accounts decreased $52,450.07 from last month to a total of $534,064.60.  

Brokerage Account

Currently, our brokerage account consists of stocks and cryptocurrency (I prefer to track crypto in the “Brokerage Accounts” field rather than “Cash & Savings Accounts”).  The total current value of our brokerage accounts is $252,190.79, down $58,214.56 from last month.

Cash & Savings Account

Cash and savings accounts consists of a small sum of cash at home, our online savings accounts balance and stablecoins that we earn interest on. It does not include our checking account balance that we use to pay our bills each month.  Our savings increased $826.60 this month to a total of $7,365.27.

College Savings Accounts

Our kids have 529 Plans through Vanguard.  This month, we contributed $0 to our son’s 529 Plan and it decreased $4,811.53 from last month to a total balance of $47,319.60.  We contributed $0 to our daughter’s 529 Plan and it decreased $3,127.32 from last month to a total balance of $30,755.97. Our total 2022 contributions so far are $0 for our son and $0 for our daughter.

Home                         

For our home value, we use the $528K purchase price that we paid in July 2016.  Current comps in the area are ~$922K.  We paid off our home in September 2021.

Vehicles

My wife drives a company vehicle and has a company gas card.  I drive a 2017 SUV (~85K miles) that we own that is paid off.  In addition, we own a 2013 ski boat that is paid off.

New Vehicle Fund

Our new car fund is intended to cover future vehicles for our family.  Contributions are invested in cryptocurrencies. We track these crypto investments separately for our others (see brokerage account above). This month, we contributed $0 to our new car fund and it decreased $595.84 from last month to a total of $3,080.82.  Our total 2022 contributions so far are $700.

Credit Card Balance

Normally, all of our credit card debt is paid in full each month, however, we used a 0% credit card to pay for just over $23,590 of our income taxes.  This allowed us to keep some cash in the bank for emergencies. The card is 0% for 15 months and the current balance is $19,340.04.

Income Statement

March 2022 Income Statement

In March, we had a pretty extreme income month and expense month. 

Our total income in March was $15,160.59.  In addition to my wife’s regular paychecks, she received a quarterly bonus of $11,160 gross ($6,513.64 net) and $246.03 company reimbursement for internet.  We received $327.34 in insurance reimbursements and earned $148.46 in interest income from our savings accounts and stablecoins.

This month, our expenses totaled $90,870.14  Our largest cost was taxes ($58,444 federal and $21,360 state) from selling cryptocurrency to pay off our mortgage last year.  Other large expenses included $2,366.14 in vacation costs, $741.88 for six months of car insurance, and $709.71 for medical/prescriptions.

Next month my wife should receive a 4.05% raise bringing her salary to $176,060.  She also earned $7,500 in company stock (vests over 4 years)! 

Our path to financial independence and retiring early.