If you've read this blog recently, you've noticed that I blabber on about Tesla a lot. I bought the stock back in 2012 and it has since gone to the moon. Yay!I didn't buy the stock for any good reason. I just thought Elon Musk and electric cars were cool. Who needs an MBA from Wharton with reasoning like this?!?? But I digress...I drove a Model S way back in 2016 and … [Read more...] about Tesla Test Drive: Butt Y?
Stock Picking Experiment: Year 3 Update
In December of 2017, Dividend Growth Investor (DGI) asked me if I'd like to duplicate the famous Warren Buffett bet. For those unfamiliar, in 2008 Buffett famously challenged the hedge fund industry:Can you beat the S&P 500 over a 10 year period?Only one hedge fund accepted the bet and didn't do well. Buffett, and more importantly index investors, won.But, I'm a … [Read more...] about Stock Picking Experiment: Year 3 Update
2020 Review: Tesla Takes Off, Big Tech Dominates, And Friends
Yay, 2020 is over! We could all use a break from the drama. And the virus. But here in Colorado, life is still pretty good and I have much to look forward to in the new year. But, I'll save that for another time. First, we must discuss 2020.MoneyThis is supposed to be a blog about personal finance and early retirement, so let's start with money. From a financial … [Read more...] about 2020 Review: Tesla Takes Off, Big Tech Dominates, And Friends
December Performance Update, Day 2921: Up $156,573
My main goal* was to build an investment and cash portfolio of $1,120,000* ($1,000,000 to retire on and $120,000 to pay off the house) in 1500 days**, starting from 1/1/2013 and ending in February of 2017. I made my goal in 2016, my 1500 Days are over, and I’ve left my job. In the interest of openness, I’ll continue to share my numbers.Today I … [Read more...] about December Performance Update, Day 2921: Up $156,573
November Performance Update, Day 2890: Up $284,823 (Short-Term Silliness)
My main goal* was to build an investment and cash portfolio of $1,120,000* ($1,000,000 to retire on and $120,000 to pay off the house) in 1500 days**, starting from 1/1/2013 and ending in February of 2017. I made my goal in 2016, my 1500 Days are over, and I’ve left my job. In the interest of openness, I’ll continue to share my numbers.If you … [Read more...] about November Performance Update, Day 2890: Up $284,823 (Short-Term Silliness)