Spring 2021 Update

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It is April, and Spring is here. The weather is warming up, the grass is growing, and projects are starting to pile up around the house. My portfolio is currently enjoying an all time high, and we are continuing our search for a rental property. I have been keeping busy with both home and the […]

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Personal Financial Update, September 2020

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It’s been a few months since I’ve done a personal update. I do have some big financial news to report. We’ll get to that in a bit. It’s hard to believe that summer is over. Today is actually the first day of fall. The nights are getting chilly, and the leaves on the trees are […]

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Personal Financial Update, July 2020

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It’s time for another personal financial update, July 2020. It’s the middle of July, but it certainly doesn’t feel like it. No fireworks, or street fairs, or concerts this year. The virus has definitely changed our world. I’m looking forward to the day that this is all behind us and things are normal again. But, […]

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Personal Financial Update June 2020

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June has arrived and with it my personal financial update, June 2020. Our pool is open, the garden is planted, and we were able to do our first kayak trip of the season on the river near our cabin. The world is still in turmoil, as the coronavirus is still infecting millions of people, and […]

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Personal Update May 2020

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It’s hard to believe that it is already May. It would appear that things are starting to return to normal, as certain businesses are beginning to reopen. Granted, there is still a long way to go, but it is nice to see some progress. Here is a brief personal update as we head into Spring. […]

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Personal Financial Update, April 2020

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April has arrived and with it some welcome warmer weather.  I gave my lawn tractor a tune up a few days ago in anticipation of the coming mowing season, and I started to clean out some of the mulch beds around the house.  Work on our cabin continues with new electrical outlets and switches installed, […]

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First 7 Things to Do After Becoming Debt Free

February 2020 By Leave a Comment

Debt is extremely common and comes in many different forms. There are numerous reasons as to why an individual might choose to take on debt. Someone might get a mortgage to buy a home. Someone might get an auto loan to cover the cost of a new car. Someone may need help covering their medical […]

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Personal Financial Update Part 2, JAN 2020

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January 2020 is already coming to an end.  I can’t complain too much, as this winter has been mild for the most part.  I haven’t had to plow my driveway yet or shovel much snow.  Heating costs are also keeping low this winter.  So, how are my finances fairing as we head towards February?  Here […]

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Personal Update 1, January 2020

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Welcome to 2020.  I hope that all of you are achieving all your goals and have mapped out a plan for the year ahead.  Things are starting out well for me.  With the record highs in the markets my portfolio is sitting at near highs as well.  I’ve also seen some more debt reduction since […]

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Personal Financial Update. Oct. 2019, Part 1

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October is upon us, and so is the chilly weather.  I had to light a fire in the wood stove while I was doing some work at our camp this past weekend.  I’m starting to price oil, as I will need to fill the tanks for the furnace soon.  I also need to buy propane […]

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