Sometime in 2014, our little family of 4 decided that we'd spend the holidays alone this year. Everyone we know is scattered and we wanted to sit back after a hectic 2014 and relax for a bit.In the fall, Mrs. 1500's family announced that they were coming by us for the holidays. Ummm, OK, at least we don't have to go anywhere.At the same time, my mother started … [Read more...] about Performance Update 24/50: December (with a bonus roadtrip)
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Performance Update 23/50: November to Remember
My main goal is to build a portfolio of $1,000,000 in 1500 days with no debt*, starting from 1/1/2013. Every month, I provide an update on my status. My goal for 2014 is to get my portfolio up to $768,536. Because we saw exceptional returns in 2013, I have accomplished this goal as well as my goal for the end of 2015.First, I must apologize for the awful title of this … [Read more...] about Performance Update 23/50: November to Remember
Performance Update 22/50: October asterisk overload edition
My main goal is to build a portfolio of $1,000,000 in 1500 days with no debt*, starting from 1/1/2013. Every month, I provide an update on my status. My goal for 2014 is to get my portfolio up to $768,536. Because we saw exceptional returns in 2013, I have accomplished this goal as well as my goal for the end of 2014 and 2015.Last month, I wrote about how boring my … [Read more...] about Performance Update 22/50: October asterisk overload edition
Performance Update 20/50: Awesome August
My main goal is to build a portfolio of $1,000,000 in 1500 days with no debt*, starting from 1/1/2013. Every month, I provide an update on my status. My goal for 2014 is to get my portfolio up to $768,536. Because we saw exceptional returns in 2013, I have accomplished this goal as well as my goal for the end of 2015. Time to look back on the month of August.My portfolio … [Read more...] about Performance Update 20/50: Awesome August
Performance Update 18/50: June Swoon
My main goal is to build a portfolio of $1,000,000 in 1500 days with no debt*, starting from 1/1/2013. Every month, I provide an update on my status. My goal for 2014 is to get my portfolio up to $768,536. Because we saw exceptional returns in 2013, I have accomplished this goal. Time to look back on the month of June.June was another good month. I started at … [Read more...] about Performance Update 18/50: June Swoon