2million's Personal Finance Blog

My Journey to Financial Freedom

September 3, 2013

August 2013 Net Worth Update (-$12,557)

Highlights for AugustOur properties are listed on our balance sheet based on their cost basis, not current market value. We did this while the real estate market was riding high and we continue to do it now during the...
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September 8, 2013

Free Museum Day 2013

The Smithsonian Magazine is holding Museum Day on 9/28/2013 which is a great opportunity to get 2 free tickets to any participating museum. You can sign up for free museum tickets here. For folks with young children this is a...
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September 12, 2013

Investment Performance August 2013 (-3.67%)

This is our monthly investment portfolio report. I view our ability to invest with above average rates of return as the most important factor in reaching our financial freedom goals. This investment report covers our taxable portfolio and IRA retirement...
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September 20, 2013

Buy The Cheapest Baby Crib

My wife and I have learned and experienced a lot in the past four wonderful years of parenthood. My advice to future parents out there - buy the cheapest baby crib you can find. I believe when you are...
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September 23, 2013

Financial Freedom & Healthcare

In the US at least if you mingle these 2 subjects you quickly find a quagmire. How can one become financially free before 65? Medicare kicks in at age 65 and takes a good portion of the healthcare cost burden...
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