Comments on: Net Worth Voyeur Time: $811,570.54 (-$28,673.45)

By: J. Money

J. Money — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 10:26:45 +0000

In reply to CP.

How true that is! And after 10 years of diligently tracking this stuff every month, i’m sure that’s exactly what’s happening to me too… Unfort in both directions though, as I def. don’t get as excited when it jumps most months like I used to :) Great insight.

By: CP

CP — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 00:12:19 +0000

I actually use moments like this to savor the loss. Not that I like losing money any more than the next person. But I use market losses like these to desensitize me in a way. The thought process being that the more I see larger losses in my investment portfolio, the more used to it I get and the more likely I’ll shrug off bigger losses during recessions. Stock goes down, comes back up, goes down, comes back up, rinse and repeat.

By: J. Money

J. Money — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 19:40:45 +0000

In reply to Sam.

Yup, that’s all I do!

Not saying it’s the 100% best way to go about it, but it’s been workings for me over the past 3 or so years anyways :) I love not having to think about it anymore and just keep pilling it up… Eventually I’ll probably diversify more and start picking up a bond fund or international fund w/ Vanguard, but as it stands it’s VTSAX only, all day every day!

By: J. Money

J. Money — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 19:39:21 +0000

In reply to MomofTwoPreciousGirls. That would definitely help motivate me more for sure :)

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 15:48:33 +0000

Same here too! I’m in the red for February. Hey, so every year do you just keep adding value in your Vanguard ETF (i.e. $20K)? I bought VIMSX mid of ’17 and was thinking of adding another $15K. What’s your view? Thanks!!!

By: MomofTwoPreciousGirls

MomofTwoPreciousGirls — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 00:35:24 +0000

Maybe since you have more passion around the charity work, you can plan on donating a portion of your book sales to fund your endeavor. Maybe that will help put some passion back into writing and publishing.
Using some time to help families in need with getting their finances in order? Definitely agree with the idea of supporting diverse business owners. Again via investment and coaching?

By: J. Money

J. Money — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 11:18:29 +0000

In reply to Stock Street. SCORE!!! Although I actually just went to count, and I've had *39* total down months over the years :) The ones listed above are just the major dips. But on the other hand, there are *83* ups out of the 122 months, so still trends upward!

By: J. Money

J. Money — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 11:17:47 +0000

In reply to Bryan. Haha... I guess he deserves it for making all our live better :)

By: Stock Street

Stock Street — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 08:26:12 +0000

Uhj… less than 10 down months over ten years?! That is an awesome track record if you ask me! If you think about it, every time Berkshire Hathaway has a bad month, Warren Buffett loses net worth….I’m sure he has had more down months than you over the past ten years! You’re beating Buffett.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 22:11:12 +0000

We’re all down, Bezos is up…about $127 BILLION. Whaaaaat!?