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You hear about it all the time—the economy. It’s in the headlines, in political debates, and in your social media feed. But let’s be honest, most of the time, when people talk about the economy, it sounds like they’re speaking a different language. For those of us in the military community, life is already full of acronyms, paperwork, and constant change. Add in economic terms like “GDP,” “monetary policy,” or “inflation expectations,” and it can […]
Our budget seems to be taking on water, but we’re sailing into summer with an adventure on a boat and lots of free fun in May! Continue reading Sailing Into Summer (May 2025 Update) at TicTocLife.
I’m a pretty healthy person as a 30-year-old. I get my fruits and veggies in. Exercise at least 4 times a week. Get a lot of great sleep. Regularly shower and brush my teeth. I also do not smoke or do drugs other than the occasional cocktail when socializing. All of that, plus great genetics and a robust immune system, means I don’t really need to worry about declining health for at least several years. […]
Tweet The sinews of war are infinite money. Marcus Tullius Cicero, Phillipics V This is my one hundred and third monthly portfolio update. I complete this regular update to check progress against my goal. Portfolio goal My objective is to maintain a portfolio of at least $3,000,000. This should be capable of producing an annual income from total portfolio returns of about $103,500 (in 2025 dollars). This portfolio objective is based on an assumed safe withdrawal rate of 3.45 […]
Here is a helpful list of items you might want to include in your July budget! The post IS YOUR JULY BUDGET READY? appeared first on a life on a dime.
The Fourth of July is approaching, with images of fireworks, hot dogs, hamburgers, and apple pie. It’s a favorite time in our household, except for the apple pie, as my husband is allergic to apples. Typical events, such as baseball games, concerts, and family reunions, are planned. America: Greatest Country in the World This time of year is a particularly good time to take pride in being an American, despite our country’s faults. When you’re […]
I’ve always nursed a secret author crush on Jonathan Franzen. His tales of dysfunctional families, timely narratives dissecting interpersonal politics and his writing as a committed birder have endeared him to me over the years. After devouring his novel Crossroads, which mentions the area where I live, I sent him an email via his publisher pointing out that a bird he wrote about would not have been in the nearby neighborhood he described. Only my […]
Reading Time: 3 Minutes Hola amigos! Been a crazy crazy few months – I know I have been slacking in regards to this blog dear readers, but strewth it’s been a whirlwind. Mainly to do with juggling two young ‘uns, the business and a whole raft of other bits and pieces which make this life oh so interesting. Finally have about 5 minutes to breathe, so Imma gonna punch out a short snappy post to […]
Today is June 28, 2025. Although passive income through dividends and option premiums is my focus when it comes to investing, I decide to do a post about my current net worth. What is net worth? Simply put, net worth is calculated by adding up all assets and subtracting the total of all liabilities. Net worth is sometimes referred to as shareholder’s equity. Assets and liabilities are part of the balance sheet.Assets Savings The savings […]
Are you a UK renter and struggling to establish some credit? Then, the renting report is one of the simplest and non-debting ways that you may have been neglecting. Your monthly rent is one of the largest transactions you do each month. However, that payment is substantially ignored by credit agencies. But, with the help of budgeting apps, it is now possible to transform those payments into a credit builder with absolutely no credit cards […]