March 2022 – $182k in a Bear Market

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Woah… How the heck is it March 2022 already?!!!

  • Oil is at historic high prices
  • Russia is currently at war with Ukraine – Many are watching anxiously wondering what this is going to mean for international relations. Hoping it isn’t a precursor to WW3..
  • There are still lots of issues in the supply chain related to Covid and there may be some new ones related to exports that come out of Ukraine, such as Neon and the global semiconductor industry.
  • I recently got promoted at my job and got a raise to go with it. I’m excited for both.
  • Had a cavity and got my filling redone. The bill was pretty cheap thanks to my dental coverage, I think $35.
  • Down about 7 pounds thanks to some experimenting I’ve had with Intermittent Fasting and consuming a bit less calories than I used to.
  • My stepdad recently turned 70. I didn’t get to celebrate with him and my mom in person but I wished him well and ordered some dessert.
  • My friend’s father passed away on Monday. I met him once in July spoke briefly. He was in poor health but still friendly to me.
  • One of the bartenders at Round-Up a local bar here in Dallas passed away in a car accident on his way back from Oklahoma. I will miss seeing his friendly face around. I saw him less than a week before he died. R.I.P. Lee (https://dallasvoice.com/round-up-employee-lee-williams-killed-in-wreck/)

3/1/22:
401K $152,603.32
Roth IRA $20,323.80
M1 Acct $4,859.06
Crypto $1,397.33
Buffer Fund $1,375.27
HSA $1,408.55
Total $181,967.33

1/29/22:
401K $157,097.16
Roth IRA $20,788.63
M1 Acct $4,690.51
Crypto $1,360.29
Buffer Fund $1,000.27
HSA $1,408.55
Total $186,345.41

My overall net worth is down, but but but… It’s only down $4,378 or 2.3% Month-Over-Month. Including matching, $2,700 per month to that total. At the current rate I’ll hit $1M in 11 years or before I hit 50. Some upcoming larger expenses will be my portion of a rental in April, vet expenses, car maintenance (though I’m tempted to buy a new one you have no idea), starting to save for a wedding trip in August.

Here’s to the good life!

Drinking wine at a friend’s birthday party

Trying to excel in everyway possible and lot let myself down. Funny how much people freak out over what happens daily but today the market is up again 1.86% and AAPL is up 2.06%. Last night I watched a classic video by Mr. Money Mustache about staying the course. Perfect reminder to make decisions based on what will bring me the most happiness and thinking long term. Ok I better hurry up before I’m late to meet up with friends. 😀 How are you all doing?

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