I’m writing this while getting some sun on my porch in México City. Writing is always more fun with a nice view 🙂 . Another month has flown by so let’s see what I got up to in February!
Category: Net Worth Update
The Month Of México: January 2026 Recap
Damn Time – can you slow down for a hot second 🙂 ? I’d appreciate it.
Somehow the first month of 2026 is over before I’ve gotten used to writing 2026. I spent the month living up to my new Snowbird status and heading to the sunny beaches of México and escaping the snowstorms of the northeast US.
I’m currently writing this while watching dolphins frolic off the coast of La Paz in Baja California Sur. I think snowbirds might be on to something 😉 . So let’s see what I got up to in January!
The Month Of Festive Cheer: December 2025 Recap
Happy New Year! 2025 is complete and time continues to hold no meaning 🙂 . I’m writing this while watching snow fall on my idyllic little town. It’s quiet and beautiful here, which is a nice contrast to the festive madness that encompassed December. So let’s see what I got up to!
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2025 Financial Review: Investment Withdrawals, Dividends And The Future
This is only my second time writing a post like this. In retirement I’ve posted about my spending, my income and that’s basically it.
But I wanted a place to talk about my money moves in general and sum everything up for the year, so that’s what this new annual post is. So let’s look at my overall financial picture and see what the future holds!
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The Month Of Thanks: November 2025 Recap
I’m writing this post while looking at the gorgeous fall leaves outside my NY apartment window. It’s a fully Knives Out vibe here and I am loving it. So let’s see what I got up to this month!
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The Month I Became A Millionaire: October 2025 Recap
I’m writing this while looking out at the sun rising over the Rocky Mountains. Adorable birds are chirping and I’m curious what wildlife we’ll spot today (recent favorites included hawks, turkeys and deer).
Colorado has been an interesting first stop after being overseas for months. And it’s been a busy month so let’s get into it!
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5 Years Of Early Retirement: Finances, What’s Changed And What’s Next?
How have I now been retired longer than I held my longest job? Longer than I was in college? Literally how 🙂 ? I have no idea, but it’s true. Time is flying and I’m celebrating completing Year 5 of my early retirement!
So to commemorate the end of my 5th retired year and get pumped for the 6th, I wanted to go over where I’ve been, what I’ve spent, any revelations I’ve had, and what’s next in retirement 🙂 . Let’s get into it!
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The Month Of Iceland: September 2025 Recap
I’m writing this while looking at the sun rising over Iceland as adorably short legged Icelandic horses graze in my front yard and a variety of birds start their day playing in the lake nearby. Literally, what is my life?!? But before I get ahead of myself, let’s see what I got up to this month.
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