Hi there.  I’m late again, as ever these days.  As busy as we were in Q3, that shouldn’t be surprising.  Click on in if you are interested in seeing what we were up to.  You can check the latest and greatest info on the Track Our Progress page. First, the numbers: Net Worth: End of Quarter 3 Balance: $1,639,288 Up $79,0696 from Quarter 2. Year to Date (YTD): Up $307,450 (23.1%) Since January 2018 (this is […]

Many young freefincal readers appear to be overconfident about their equity investments. This could spell trouble for their dreams. I hate to break it to you, but there is no proof that long-term equity investing will always give you “good returns”. All those arguments about the economy growing and the equity market reflecting those returns… The post How Overconfidence in Equity Could Hurt Your Investment Portfolio! appeared first on freefincal.

Back in September I asked ChatGPT how to make chicken curry in our slow-cooker (aka Crock Pot). I didn’t use the first recipe it gave me – I had it refine the recipe until I was happy with the results. I made it, and, while my kids didn’t like it (they’re 4 and 6 and don’t like trying new foods) my wife enjoyed it. I’m making it again today, so I figured I’d copy the […]

The post 20 Work at Home Companies With an A+ BBB Rating appeared first on The Work at Home Wife. In today’s digital landscape, the shift toward remote work is more pronounced than ever. However, finding reliable and legitimate work-from-home opportunities can be challenging, particularly for those new to the remote work scene. This article aims to ease that challenge by highlighting 20 companies that are not only thriving in the remote work environment but […]

VA Home Loans, which are backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, are among the best options for veterans looking to purchase or refinance a home. They offer several advantages over conventional mortgages, including lower interest rates and 0% down payments. But most buyers have to pay a funding fee in order to use this benefit. Those who pay it typically just add it to their loan balance. Key Takeaways: Purpose and Requirement: The VA […]

Tired of the Lemonade Stand idea? Check out 100 new and unique ways to make money as a kid. Why did I choose to write a list of 100 ways to make money as a kid? Because finding ways for kids under 13 to make money is kind of difficult. And the lists you can find online? Well, it seems to be the same thing over and over again. Not only will your child find […]

You look out the window of your home each night after dinner, staring across the street at your neighbors. You long for their fancy cars, their manicured lawns, and even the vacations they seem to take several times a year. You’re not alone. I often look out my window, too — staring at the gorgeous homes and cars — wondering how they manage to pay for them. After all, we live in the same neighborhood, […]

The S&P 500 is up 27% in 2024. We’re quickly closing in on a 30% gain for the calendar year. How rare is that feat? It happens more often than you would think. Here’s a look at every calendar year return on the S&P 500 going back to 1928: The 30% gains are highlighted. By my count, there were 18 years in which the stock market finished with a gain of 30% or more. So that’s roughly 20% of the tim…