Another three months down, another Net Worth Update. For the first time all year, I’ve had a drop in my net worth. This quarter, my net worth went down 4.35%. That’s a pretty substantial drop. So where did the money go? The first check is the investments. That’s the obvious solution. And there it is. …
YNAB is my preferred budget method. I’ve talked about it plenty of times, and I hope some of you have checked it out. I’ve been using YNAB since it was an Excel spreadsheet. Now that it’s a full application, with a mobile app to go along with it, I love it even more. But it’s …
This month, the first half of my property tax bill is due. The second half will come due in December. For many people with mortgages, this date passes without a thought. As part of their mortgage payment, they also pay into an escrow account. Every month, they pay 1/12th of their property tax and insurance …
September is here once again, and once again it is National Preparedness Month. This year, the theme is: Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today. Ready.gov has a lot of great resources available for your use. Do you have an emergency plan in place? Do you have an emergency kit? My plan is pretty …