Money and Finance
While cash flow is more important when it comes to financial independence, it's still good to look at the balance sheet too, which is why I provide these net worth updates. What a difference a month makes. The S&P 500 rebounded from January's decline to give a 4.3% increase during February. Since more and more of my net worth is tied to the movements of the markets I see larger swings in my net worth based on how the markets perform. As a dividend growth investor I'm not overly concerned with the short-term gyrations as long as the dividend stream remains in tact, but the markets' effect is noticeable. January was a bit disappointing for my net worth with a decline of $1,000, but February helped to make up for the slow start to the year. I had just over Well the markets decided to take a bit of a breather and pull back some during late January. I had just over $7,100 in after-tax savings from my paycheck, around $950 in ESPP contributions, $1,300 in 401k contributions counting the employer match, and like every February my employer's profit sharing 401k contribution goes through which provided another $5,600. The rest of the changes were due to dividends received and changes in the stock market. All in all February saw a $25,657.26 increase in my net worth.
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- Net Worth Update - October 2014
While cash flow is more important when it comes to financial independence, it's still good to look at the balance sheet too, which is why I provide these net worth updates. The S&P 500 had a whirlwind month declining at much as 5.5% to start...
- Net Worth Update - August 2014
While cash flow is more important when it comes to financial independence, it's still good to look at the balance sheet too, which is why I provide these net worth updates. The S&P 500 was surged 3.77% during August and crossed the 2,000 mark...
- Net Worth Update - June 2014
While cash flow is more important when it comes to financial independence, it's still good to look at the balance sheet too, which is why I provide these net worth updates. The S&P 500 was up again this time adding 1.9% during June. Since...
- Net Worth Update - May 2014
While cash flow is more important when it comes to financial independence, it's still good to look at the balance sheet too, which is why I provide these net worth updates. The S&P 500 was up 2.1% during May. Since more and more of my net...
- Net Worth Update - April 2014
While cash flow is more important when it comes to financial independence, it's still good to look at the balance sheet too, which is why I provide these net worth updates. The S&P 500 was essentially flat for the month increase 0.50%. Although...
Money and Finance
Net Worth Update - February 2014
While cash flow is more important when it comes to financial independence, it's still good to look at the balance sheet too, which is why I provide these net worth updates. What a difference a month makes. The S&P 500 rebounded from January's decline to give a 4.3% increase during February. Since more and more of my net worth is tied to the movements of the markets I see larger swings in my net worth based on how the markets perform. As a dividend growth investor I'm not overly concerned with the short-term gyrations as long as the dividend stream remains in tact, but the markets' effect is noticeable. January was a bit disappointing for my net worth with a decline of $1,000, but February helped to make up for the slow start to the year. I had just over Well the markets decided to take a bit of a breather and pull back some during late January. I had just over $7,100 in after-tax savings from my paycheck, around $950 in ESPP contributions, $1,300 in 401k contributions counting the employer match, and like every February my employer's profit sharing 401k contribution goes through which provided another $5,600. The rest of the changes were due to dividends received and changes in the stock market. All in all February saw a $25,657.26 increase in my net worth.
Read more »
- Net Worth Update - October 2014
While cash flow is more important when it comes to financial independence, it's still good to look at the balance sheet too, which is why I provide these net worth updates. The S&P 500 had a whirlwind month declining at much as 5.5% to start...
- Net Worth Update - August 2014
While cash flow is more important when it comes to financial independence, it's still good to look at the balance sheet too, which is why I provide these net worth updates. The S&P 500 was surged 3.77% during August and crossed the 2,000 mark...
- Net Worth Update - June 2014
While cash flow is more important when it comes to financial independence, it's still good to look at the balance sheet too, which is why I provide these net worth updates. The S&P 500 was up again this time adding 1.9% during June. Since...
- Net Worth Update - May 2014
While cash flow is more important when it comes to financial independence, it's still good to look at the balance sheet too, which is why I provide these net worth updates. The S&P 500 was up 2.1% during May. Since more and more of my net...
- Net Worth Update - April 2014
While cash flow is more important when it comes to financial independence, it's still good to look at the balance sheet too, which is why I provide these net worth updates. The S&P 500 was essentially flat for the month increase 0.50%. Although...