Author: Crystal
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December 2023 Net Worth
Our December 2023 net worth marks an important milestone. We officially reached and surpassed our highest net worth achieved. Back in February 2023, before we sold the house, our net worth hit $121,175. As of writing this, our net worth now stands at over $121,295, a whole 8.2% increase over November’s numbers. Next goal is…
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What Babies Cost – Update December 2023
Hey there! Ever wonder what babies cost? Using a combination of smart spending and lifestyle choices, we’re tracking our expenses so you don’t have so much to guess about. While it’s important to note that our choices are not for everyone, it’s certainly possible to spend less! While definitely possible to spend more! We consider…
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Net Worth in November 2023
Our net worth in November 2023 saw a sharp increase thanks to a stop-measure to avoid government funding running out in October along with improved jobs and CPI reports. Besides market pressures on our portfolio, we also incurred additional savings on baby gear, utilities, and car repairs. Check out last month’s net worth or see…
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Kindle Vella – Why I Stopped Publishing
While the novels I serialized on the Kindle Vella platform didn’t end up with millions of views per the nature of the platform, they still caught enough attention to gain a monthly bonus payment. As of last month, I made the executive decision to remove my writing from the platform. This choice was in response…
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October 2023 Net Worth
Our net worth in October took a hit. Seeing numbers go down can be hard to digest but it’s the reality of investing and while it decreased, our overall cash investment increased. The main contributor to our net worth decreasing was the drop in stock values due to bank rate and uncertainties. This isn’t a…