Money and Finance
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 run and increasing the cash flow from my dividends. While I like to see the combination of a high savings rate and positive market moves increasing the value, a temporary 10% cut to my portfolio would be much appreciated. The change in value was due to around $1,240 in combined 401k contributions, $900 in ESPP withholding, over $6,550 in savings from my take-home pay, and then dividends, interest and market appreciation accounted for the rest.
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- Net Worth Update - September 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 declined 1.55% during September and crossed the 2,000 mark...
- 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 - 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 - 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 - July 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 markets surged higher again through July which when coupled with a very...
Money and Finance
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 run and increasing the cash flow from my dividends. While I like to see the combination of a high savings rate and positive market moves increasing the value, a temporary 10% cut to my portfolio would be much appreciated. The change in value was due to around $1,240 in combined 401k contributions, $900 in ESPP withholding, over $6,550 in savings from my take-home pay, and then dividends, interest and market appreciation accounted for the rest.
Read more »
- Net Worth Update - September 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 declined 1.55% during September and crossed the 2,000 mark...
- 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 - 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 - 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 - July 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 markets surged higher again through July which when coupled with a very...