Rubber band month What happened this last month? April was a relatively quiet month. I call it the rubber band month because while our investment balance went down quite a bit in March, it shot back up to the highest number yet this month. It just goes to show that you can’t predict these things,…
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FIRE Progress Report – March 2026
Impact of War and Uncertainty What happened this last month? We went from our highest investment balance last month to one that set us back about 5 months. It’s not unusual for there to be uncertainty in the world and in the markets, but the important thing is to stay consistent. Keep your eyes on…
FIRE Month Savings Progress Report for January 2022
Happy New Year! What happened this last month? The markets were down quite a bit at the end of January. That creates a great opportunity to buy and have significant future growth. Unfortunately, it also means that almost every one of our numbers was down for the month, with the exception of our average amount…
Disney World on a Budget: Resorts and Travel
To close out this series, let’s look at the resorts and the least expensive way to get there. Let’s start with getting to the resort. Some people prefer flying, while others would prefer to drive. If you can’t drive there in 2 days, it’s probably best to fly when you factor in days off of work…