Do you remember your first time on an airplane? I still remember my first flight. My family was headed from Texas to Phoenix for a family reunion. Good vibes, good times, and this 8 year old’s very first airplane trip. What struck me the most about my first flight? The violence. Or should I say, […]
Archives for December 2020
VENMO SCAM ALERT: What to do if you “accidentally” get sent $1,000 from a stranger.
A few weeks ago, I was sitting around minding my own business when… CHA CHING! $1,000 fell into my lap. Normally I love that “cha-ching” sound effect Venmo makes, but in this case, it might as well have been an alarm bell on a Venmo scam. I had no idea who this person was, or […]
This Chart Will Tell You How Much Every $1 You Invest Will Be Worth by Age 60
When I first started investing money, one of the most exciting ideas was the concept that every dollar I saved could be worth so much more money in the future. But exactly how much more? I thought it’d be fun to find out. For some #ThursdayMotivation (is that a thing?) I ran some calculations to […]
Net Worth Update: November 2020 (Almost 13%!)
Hey Money Wizards! Welcome to the second to last net worth update of 2020. Regular readers know that every month, I share my progress towards a roughly $1 million portfolio and (hopefully!) an early exit from the working world. I’m currently 30 and hoping to retire by age 35, so let’s check it out! Life […]
