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.Call Me … [Read more...] about April 2021 Performance Update: Call Me Cacafuego
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February 2021: Rays Of Light, Even If We’re Down $84,411
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.Rays Of … [Read more...] about February 2021: Rays Of Light, Even If We’re Down $84,411
January 2021: Up $236,821
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.After an … [Read more...] about January 2021: Up $236,821
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