Hello, friends. Hope the new year has been treating you well. *Cries into bowl of ramen* Just kidding, almost. Bad news first. My trial separation is becoming a permanent one. After lots of thinking, time apart, and therapy, the differences in our life dreams might be deal breakers. There have been some devastating conversations to…
Category: Budgeting
End of Career Break Financial Wrap Up
Whew! What a year it’s been. And it’s not even over yet. My career break will officially be over on October 17. I’ll be starting a new job that day– not necessarily the one I thought I’d be getting into (more details in my last post)– but I’m actually really looking forward to it. Here’s…
Mid Career Break Update
An update from the mid-point of my career break
Our April 2022 Budget Post-Resignation
I got my last paycheck from work– this is how I’m budgeting for my first full month of being unemployed!
Financial Snapshot at the Start of My Career Break
I got my final paycheck! Here is our financial standing as I continue into my first full month of a career break.
5 Things I’m Doing to Prepare for My Career Break
I’ll be leaving my job next month and am feeling almost ready after taking these 5 main steps!
My Projected FIRE Timeline
Wondering when you can expect to reach $1 million net worth? I found a handy video that shows you how to build a spreadsheet with projections.
2021 Q2 Review and YTD Numbers!
It’s YTD wrap-up time! I’m really proud of our accomplishments for this first half of 2021. I think I also have a good idea of focal points for the second half. Read more to see our numbers!