Money and Finance
I expected a good month in January because my income was going to higher than normal, but with the markets going on a tear to start off 2013 I hit a pretty crazy number for a one month net worth increase. Especially since my net worth isn't some crazy high number, this was a very meaningful change. I had around $1,400 in combined 401k contributions and another $1,000 in ESPP withholding. The 2 heavy lifters though in January were over $8,100 in savings from my net pay and the markets. My latest round of ESPP shares were purchased adding to that position. With the markets going almost straight up and lifting my employer's stock as well that added to the big gain for the month.
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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 - January 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. Well the markets decided to take a bit of a breather and pull back some...
- Net Worth Update - March 2013
March was a much better month that I expected for my net worth. I actually almost topped February's increase and that was without having any extra contributions to my 401k for profit sharing or a ESPP purchase, so I'm quite pleased. I had...
- Net Worth Update - February 2013
I knew February would end up being a pretty good month with high than normal income and the profit sharing from my employer hitting my 401k. Considering the markets didn't have a repeat 5-6% gain, I got pretty close to topping January's personal...
- Net Worth Update - September 2012
September was an awesome month with a $10+k positive move in my net worth. That was my 3rd highest monthly increase since I've kept track and my 2nd highest for 2012. Over half of that was from my after-tax savings and the rest came from my 401k...
Money and Finance
Net Worth Update - January 2013
I expected a good month in January because my income was going to higher than normal, but with the markets going on a tear to start off 2013 I hit a pretty crazy number for a one month net worth increase. Especially since my net worth isn't some crazy high number, this was a very meaningful change. I had around $1,400 in combined 401k contributions and another $1,000 in ESPP withholding. The 2 heavy lifters though in January were over $8,100 in savings from my net pay and the markets. My latest round of ESPP shares were purchased adding to that position. With the markets going almost straight up and lifting my employer's stock as well that added to the big gain for the month.
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 - January 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. Well the markets decided to take a bit of a breather and pull back some...
- Net Worth Update - March 2013
March was a much better month that I expected for my net worth. I actually almost topped February's increase and that was without having any extra contributions to my 401k for profit sharing or a ESPP purchase, so I'm quite pleased. I had...
- Net Worth Update - February 2013
I knew February would end up being a pretty good month with high than normal income and the profit sharing from my employer hitting my 401k. Considering the markets didn't have a repeat 5-6% gain, I got pretty close to topping January's personal...
- Net Worth Update - September 2012
September was an awesome month with a $10+k positive move in my net worth. That was my 3rd highest monthly increase since I've kept track and my 2nd highest for 2012. Over half of that was from my after-tax savings and the rest came from my 401k...