Goal Progress: Update #31, September 2018

It’s been 31 months since we set a goal to pay off the mortgage (on our condo) and to have a net worth of at least $1M by 2020. This is the 31st update on the progress of the goal. If you’re wondering why we set this goal, click here. September was a busy month. We spent a good chunk … Read more

Goal Progress: Update #30, August 2018

It’s been 30 months since we set a goal to pay off the mortgage (on our condo) and to have a net worth of at least $1M by 2020. This is the 30th update on the progress of the goal. If you’re wondering why we set this goal, click here. We have another first this month. Last month was the … Read more

Goal Progress: Update #29, July 2018

It’s been 29 months since we set a goal to pay off the mortgage (on our condo) and to have a net worth of at least $1M by 2020. This is the 29th update on the progress of the goal. If you’re wondering why we set this goal, click here. This month marks a milestone for this blog. Since tracking … Read more

Goal Progress: Update #27, May 2018

It’s been 27 months since we set a goal to pay off the mortgage (on our condo) and to have a net worth of at least $1M by 2020. This is the 27th update on the progress of the goal. If you’re wondering why we set this goal, click here. We crossed over the $600k point this month. Looking back … Read more

Goal Progress: Update #26, April 2018

It’s been 26 months since we set a goal to pay off the mortgage (on our condo) and to have a net worth of at least $1M by 2020. This is the 26th update on the progress of the goal. If you’re wondering why we set this goal, click here. I started commuting 3 days/week and joined the gym at … Read more

Goal Progress: Update #25, March 2018

It’s been 25 months since we set a goal to pay off the mortgage (on our condo) and to have a net worth of at least $1M by 2020. This is the 25th update on the progress of the goal. If you’re wondering why we set this goal, click here. Financial progress for most people should be slow and boring, … Read more

How Long Does It Take to Close on a House?

You’ve made an offer on a house, and it’s been accepted. Congratulations! You are now “under contract” to purchase a house. But when can get you get the keys and actually move in? In other words, “How long does it take to close on a house?” According to realtor.com, a recent study found it now … Read more

Goal Progress: Update #24, February 2018

It’s been 24 months (2 years!) since we set a goal to pay off the mortgage (on our condo) and to have a net worth of at least $1M by 2020. This is the 24th update on the progress of the goal. If you’re wondering why we set this goal, click here. Wow. 2 years! I know I haven’t posted … Read more