Happiness Through Luxurious Frugality and Financial Independence
When I started my new job in 2019, I "restarted" my 401k. Six years later, I've hit a quarter million in my account---a number that finally feels substantial to me. But unlike my Roth IRA, sheer brute force was the driver. With the pedal to the metal, the dollars accumulated twice as fast.
My fabulous 8-year-old paid-off truck is dead---through no fault of hers or mine. The fault lies with Hurricane Helene, who flooded our neighborhood. We're still picking up the pieces.
Hip-hip hooray! My Roth IRA hit a quarter million! It feels like such a substantial number. Sharing a deep dive of the values over the 14 years it took to get here, with a hefty dose of commentary.
The more I learn, the less I know—because I continue to learn just how much is out there. You don’t know what you don’t know, but you have to listen to learn.
Do I want to be a wizard? Heck yes, I want to be a wizard! And money (and poor choices?) allowed me the opportunity to throw spells at enemies, explore the wizarding world, and become the magical creature I was always meant to be. #winning
Building a frugal box makes so many aspects of money management effortless. This weekend, I jet-setted across the country for a spa day with my stepsister. Sounds luxurious and quite expensive, doesn't it?
