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Reduce Your FI Target With Bank Bonuses
Investments

Reduce Your FI Target With Bank Bonuses

Posted on November 16, 2020November 15, 2020 by Stop Ironing Shirts

If you’ve been following my monthly income reports since leaving work, you may have noticed the occasional bank account signup bonuses for $200 – $500. …

What’s Going On In The Housing Market?
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What’s Going On In The Housing Market?

Posted on August 31, 2020November 20, 2020 by Stop Ironing Shirts

I’m writing this in August of 2020 and the last six months of the housing market have surprised me.   All of the statistics indicate…

Q1 2020 Portfolio Update
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Q1 2020 Portfolio Update

Posted on May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 by Stop Ironing Shirts

Q1 Portfolio Review: Well that was a wild ride! Asset Allocation: As of March 31st, 2020, our portfolio was sitting at 95% Equities and 5%…

The REIT Index verses Individual REITs
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The REIT Index verses Individual REITs

Posted on March 26, 2020March 29, 2020 by Stop Ironing Shirts

Today’s question comes from a conversation that I’ve repeated multiple times with readers.  What is the difference between investing in the REIT Index (VNQ) verses…

The Market:  This Is What Panic Feels Like
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The Market: This Is What Panic Feels Like

Posted on March 15, 2020March 15, 2020 by Stop Ironing Shirts

This week in March will be one everyone remembers.   Specifically for me this pandemic will be up there with my adult life events with…

FIRE and the Market Drop
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FIRE and the Market Drop

Posted on February 28, 2020March 5, 2020 by Stop Ironing Shirts

It looks like February 2020 is going to deliver the price of admission for everyone owning the equity markets:  We’ve experienced a nice slow climb…

Howard Marks Memo Summary:  You Bet
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Howard Marks Memo Summary: You Bet

Posted on January 30, 2020January 30, 2020 by Stop Ironing Shirts

My favorite investor to follow is Howard Marks.  There’s some unique insight that can be taken from the works of most successful investors and I…

2019 Year End Portfolio Review
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2019 Year End Portfolio Review

Posted on January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 by Stop Ironing Shirts

2019 was an incredible year for the market.    In the years leading up to quitting my employment, I agonized over leaving the comfort and…

December Dividend Report
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December Dividend Report

Posted on January 3, 2020January 3, 2020 by Stop Ironing Shirts

Dividend and Interest income make up a portion of our investment return. While our ultimate goal is total return, dividends and interest represent returns paid…

The Financial Planning Pitch From Our Bank
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The Financial Planning Pitch From Our Bank

Posted on December 16, 2019December 16, 2019 by Stop Ironing Shirts

Have you ever gone into the bank or received a loan from the bank and had them try to introduce you to their investment division?…

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