I’m Getting Laid Off
I started this blog to track a slow and steady path toward financial independence. All plans get sidetracked at some point, and the key is to adapt and adjust to keep moving toward those plans. Having... Read MoreWhen you know you’re about to be laid off
It's my turn to go through the process. I have never been fired or let go from a job in my 13-year career, but my company was recently acquired and the new company already has someone in my position.... Read More
November 2018 Dividend Update
I received $94.33 in taxable November 2018 dividend income. This is my off month, and it will be great when it passes $100! Almost there now. In life news, I had a lot happen this month. A surprise ma... Read More
October 2018 Dividend Update
I received $164.83 in taxable October 2018 dividend income. This includes a VTI payment that usually pays in the third month of each quarter, but was paid in October this time. I’m socking money... Read More
September 2018 Dividend Income Update
I received $116.09 in taxable September 2018 dividend income. This is low for my typical end-of-the-quarter month, but for some reason VTI is paying in October this time and that is my largest holding... Read More
August 2018 Dividend Income Update
I received $78.89 in taxable August 2018 dividend income. Big life changes in the last month! I accepted and started a new job. I am thankful for all I have learned in the last year or two. I’ll... Read More
Active Versus Passive Forward Dividends – A Chart
I touched on a new metric in my last monthly dividend update (thanks to Engineering Dividends). I’ll include this metric on monthly income updates from now on. What else could I do with this dat... Read More
July 2018 Dividend Income Update
I received $91.63 in taxable July 2018 dividend income. My life these days consists of saving hard for a wedding! I keep building my emergency fund as well. I’ll probably carry double the emerge... Read More