Comments on: Net Worth Update: $339,921.97 (Down $40,000!!!)

By: Derek

Derek — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 16:59:17 +0000

-10%, ouch! You’ll get it back soon I’m sure.

By: Tushar @ Everything Finance

Tushar @ Everything Finance — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 17:20:21 +0000

Ouch, that must have hurt – $40K is a LOT of money. But you are still ahead, and that’s what counts. Your biggest net worth hit is because you were paying cash for things, so it’s much better than taking on debt.

By: J. Money

J. Money — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 14:46:07 +0000

In reply to Jane Savers @ Solving The Money Puzzle. For sure. I mean, you gotta play to win, right? And *someone* will! The trick is just doing it responsibly and not blowing all your money on something that will more than likely never ever happen.

By: Jane Savers @ Solving The Money Puzzle

Jane Savers @ Solving The Money Puzzle — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 02:35:07 +0000

In reply to J. Money. There is a lottery draw in Canada this Friday for $50 million. That would fix all of my retirement problems. It is easy to understand why people keep buying lottery tickets. If you think you don't have much chance at getting ahead then it is easy to be drawn to a chance at a dream.

By: J. Money

J. Money — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 02:33:51 +0000

In reply to Slackerjo.

Haha…

She actually doesn’t want me telling people what her topic is exactly right now (maybe cuz we’ll jinx it?) but I am allowed to say it has something to do with politics :)

As for the mohawk, I must say I’m pretty impressed. I heard VA is quite conservative but the most I’ve gotten is a handful of finger points and some “oooooh look at that!” from a gaggle of 8 year olds :) It got me into much more trouble over in the DC area than here so far, if you can believe that.

By: J. Money

J. Money — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 02:23:08 +0000

In reply to Kacie. Oh yeah, as soon as we're ready to start investing in it again I'm totally checking out VA's plans and soaking up those benefits. I love me some free money!! :)

By: J. Money

J. Money — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 02:22:07 +0000

In reply to Jessica. It def. could have been a bad idea, but either way it is what it is now and just praying it goes in our favor. The sucky part is we have to wait years and years for us to find out! :)

By: J. Money

J. Money — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 02:20:43 +0000

In reply to Financial Samurai.

Yeah, you’re def. right – I am being hard on myself. But I guess we have to be in order to keep things on track, eh? I don’t think I could stomach leaking more cash anytime soon though, even IF the potential in the market is good. That’s our last resort as a security blanket, haha…

By: J. Money

J. Money — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 02:18:48 +0000

In reply to John S @ Frugal Rules. I hate you :)

By: J. Money

J. Money — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 02:18:27 +0000

In reply to Holly@ClubThrifty. If you end up trying out a test yourself, let me know :)