Typical. Just typical.
Happiness Through Luxurious Frugality and Financial Independence
The Layoff Chronicles, pt1
At 8am yesterday, that dreaded 15-minute "Touch Base" hit my calendar. The one with my manager, and their manager. I spent my two-hour warning pulling all the important stuff "just in case." No one was surprised when my system access was turned off shortly after the meeting's conclusion (because of that pesky risk of corporate sabotage).
The Power of a High Income
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.
Goodbye, Truck
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.
Hooray, Roth IRA!
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.
Think Twice, Say Nothing?
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.
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