The markets are still doing well and you can really see it in the growth of my work 401k. The growth nearly doubled from last month. We had a little more than normal in our 401k deposit this month because I received a little more than normal Christmas bonus. Every little bit helps and I’m…
Author: John
“Owning” Your Home
I was listening to a podcast today and the question was asked “Do you rent or do you own”. I’ve been asked that same question several times over the years, both in person and on paper. For 2 decades I’ve answered “I own”, but what really is owning your home? Like me, nearly everyone that…
Saving for the future – December
This month in savings we were able to save our normal $500 with an additional $250. We also added an additional $39 because Christy likes even numbers (it’s actually $22,000 and change, but when the change is over 50¢ I round up) and we earned $11.12 in interest. In vacation we saved our normal $200…
Stripping Cast Iron
With our new glass cooktop (the first we’ve ever had) I’ve been reading all about the thousands of ways you can screw it up. The most discouraging was to not use cast iron. Our Emeril cast iron that we use everyday had a lot of build up on the sides from over the years. We…
Working Toward Retirement – November
With the election out of the way (pretty much) and news of a COVID vaccine, the markets have been doing pretty well. A couple things happened this month to increase our deposits. Aside from the pay increase I mentioned last month, our increase to 10% in my work 401k took affect on my last check…
Saving for the future – November
It’s been a busy month. Between work and the kitchen remodel, it’s hard to find time to keep up with my weekly posts. I don’t know how Christy does it. She has a full time job (schooling and raising the kids), she has been working on the kitchen too, and she always finds time to…
COVID HALLOWEEN
With all things 2020, Halloween is no different. A Covid Halloween has thrown a few wrenches into our normal seasonal traditions. We used to always go to Conte Farms in Tabernacle, NJ for all things picking, which was great. The kids always enjoyed getting blueberry ice cream at their shop after blueberry picking and apple…
Working Toward Retirement – October
The markets have turned in our favor for the month of October. We had growth of $3,344, versus the $89 we had in September. This month we increased our contributions to my work 401k because I was able to get a significant increase in my compensation. It is still far, far less than what I…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
I love Spring. It’s great when the temperatures start to rise and you can come out of hibernation. I also love Summer. Grilling out, going to amusement parks with the kids (pre-COVID), having plenty of daylight into the evening to extend all the fun. But the most wonderful time of the year, the one that…
Saving for the future – October
Before I get into our savings this past month, I wanted to thank my wife. As we are in the middle of our kitchen makeover, aside from being physically busy with that and everything else that makes up life, I am also very mentally preoccupied with it. I go to bed thinking about the next…