September 2021: Update #3 on my 5 Minute Mile Goal

This is the 3rd monthly update on my goal to run a 5 minute mile (see post here). I’ll keep track of my training and progress here. Training I ran a little less this month as I was busy with real estate (4 closings in September) and life (kids). I joined Planet Fitness because they just … Read more

July 2021: Update #1 on my 5 Minute Mile Goal

This is the 1st monthly update on my goal to run a 5 minute mile (see post here). I’ll keep track of my training and progress here. Training This month, I’ve been training pretty consistently. It’s been really hot and humid. I try to get out in the mornings when I can, but sometimes I … Read more

Semi-Annual Financial (and Life) Update: June 2021

It’s been a couple months now since we hit the $1M net worth goal (read about it here). I decided I’m still going to track my finances, but just twice a year now. This is the 2021 mid-year financial update. I’m going to spend more time writing about other things going on in my life. … Read more

Thoughts on Becoming a Millionaire at 35

Like my catchy title? 😉 I’m following the lead of YouTuber TechLead, who uses the word “millionaire” in almost all his video titles. He has some interesting videos, and I find his dry humor amusing but also full of wisdom. After setting a goal 62 months ago to achieve a net worth of over $1,000,000, … Read more

Net Worth Update #62: April 2021

Well, here we are! Officially at a net worth of over a million bucks. It took 62 months to get here since setting this goal in February 2016 (starting at a net worth of about $311k). I’ve been faithfully keeping track of the monthly progress on this blog and writing a quick snippet of what’s … Read more

Net Worth Update #61: March 2021

Here’s net worth update #61. We had a pretty big jump in net worth this month. Here’s why. I had given conservative estimates for the valuation of the houses we own, but I increased the valuation to be more in line with the current real estate market (super hot). I also closed a little over … Read more

Net Worth Update #60: February 2021

Wow! This marks my 60th post, or my 5th year blogging. I really haven’t done a whole lot with it, but my adding a little bit once in a while over 5 years, there’s a decent amount of random content on this blog. Yes, the SEO could use some work. So could the graphics and … Read more