It’s been almost two months since my last posting, so a lot has happened. According to my calculations, the dividend portfolio is approximately 12-18 months away from meeting minimum income expectations. Essentially in 2022/2023 I’ll have achieved financial freedom and will no longer “need” to work. This does, however, carry some assumptions. … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Save Money
It’s been a while since my last post. I’ve had some personal issues to deal with that have since been resolved. These past issues got me thinking about my next topic. For instance, I took a big hit in my taxes which resulted in no refund. Shortly after, I found out I needed to replace my furnace if I wanted to install a central air unit. A … [Read more...]
Goals for 2019 and Beyond
It was a wild ride towards the end of 2018. We briefly entered a bear market and roared back over the last two weeks. Because of all this volatility it was hard to focus on my goals for the new year. Overall, the fundamentals of my strategy haven’t changed much. I began this blog by discussing how I plan to invest $2000 a month into the market. … [Read more...]
Be Frugal
To continue investing we need capital. And to obtain capital we need an income and the ability to save money. I’d like to spend at least one post discussing frugality and the need to minimize expenses. As for myself I drive a 23-year old Buick Riviera. The house I just bought is 700 square feet, is low maintenance, and only cost $53,000. With … [Read more...]