As usual, at the beginning of the year I laid out a series of major and minor goals. Now as the year comes to a close it’s time to look back to see how things shook out. I’ve done this every year since starting this blog and while sometimes I’ve hit all my goals, sometimes… Continue reading 2023 Year in Review
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My Goals for 2023
As we careen headlong into 2023 I’m reminded of how optimistic I was going into 2022. I was riding high on the 2021 wave and looking ahead at some great possibilities for the year. Today’s post will not be as optimistic. These are my goals for 2023. Major Goals Minor Goals
2022 in Review
As the saying goes, “If you want to make God laugh, make a plan.” Early in the year I posted my (mostly) financial goals for 2022. Looking back on those goals makes me realize how optimistic I was coming into this year…and what a shit-show 2022 turned out to be! So without much preamble, lets… Continue reading 2022 in Review
My (Mostly) Financial Goals for 2022
Before I started writing my goals for 2022, I thought it was important to look back at previous posts. Last year my focus was on maxing out the mega backdoor Roth contribution and funding a major renovation. In 2020, my goals were to pay down my mortgage, increase my investment contributions, and fund a major… Continue reading My (Mostly) Financial Goals for 2022
2021 Goals Review
Here we are at the end of 2021 and boy has this been a slow year. Between the never ending backyard renovation, a major work project, and my kids making each day feel like a week, I feel like I’ve aged five years this year. So I’d like to take this opportunity to look back… Continue reading 2021 Goals Review
My Financial Goals for 2021
On the heels of a surprisingly successful 2020, I find myself firmly in what’s referred to as “the boring middle.” Strange as it sounds to say, I’m running out of things to do! Or at least, I’ve put everything that I can on autopilot, I’ve taken care of all the baby steps and some of… Continue reading My Financial Goals for 2021
2020 Year in Review
Is it over? Can we call 2020 complete now? Every month, right after I get paid on the 15th, I enter all of my account information into my net worth spreadsheet. I’ve been doing this for about a year and a half despite my belief that net worth isn’t a great indicator of financial shape.… Continue reading 2020 Year in Review
My Financial Goals for 2020
What a crazy and productive year 2019 was! If anyone were to look back at the money we laid out on home improvements and repairs, they would balk, saying we’re spending far too much and saving far too little. Having laid out roughly $61,200 in home improvements and repairs in one year, I’d love to… Continue reading My Financial Goals for 2020
A Look Back at 2019
At the beginning of 2019 I set out a number of goals for my financial life. Over the course of the year I hit some goals, added some, and changed some. Lets take a look back and see how I did. 2019 Goals Maximize ESPP Contribution – Status: Complete – This was one of my minor… Continue reading A Look Back at 2019
My Financial Goals for 2019
Last year I had but one tiny little financial goal: Pay off the student loans. We accomplished that goal during our very expensive May 2018 “spending spree” when we sent a lump sum payment of $34,865.80 to our loan servicer, eliminating the last of our college loans for good. To celebrate that huge financial milestone, we… Continue reading My Financial Goals for 2019
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