Money and Finance
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 a little over $1,460 in combined contributions to my 401k and another $1,000 to my ESPP plan. The really big contributor for the gain was my high income combined with a very high savings rate. I was able to sock away just under $7,600 from my take home pay, with almost $7,000 going straight to the portfolio. The rest of the changes was due to the markets or other transactions within the portfolio and of course the dividends received.
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- Net Worth Update - March 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 with just a 0.6% increase....
- 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...
- Net Worth Update - October 2013
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 almost 4.5% in October which helped to lift most...
- Net Worth Update - May 2013
Despite a rough last trading day of May, the markets continued their climb higher. As more and more of my net worth becomes tied to the markets, the gyrations have a greater effect on the value of my net worth. In the end, I'm focused on the long...
- 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...
Money and Finance
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 a little over $1,460 in combined contributions to my 401k and another $1,000 to my ESPP plan. The really big contributor for the gain was my high income combined with a very high savings rate. I was able to sock away just under $7,600 from my take home pay, with almost $7,000 going straight to the portfolio. The rest of the changes was due to the markets or other transactions within the portfolio and of course the dividends received.
Read more »
- Net Worth Update - March 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 with just a 0.6% increase....
- 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...
- Net Worth Update - October 2013
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 almost 4.5% in October which helped to lift most...
- Net Worth Update - May 2013
Despite a rough last trading day of May, the markets continued their climb higher. As more and more of my net worth becomes tied to the markets, the gyrations have a greater effect on the value of my net worth. In the end, I'm focused on the long...
- 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...