Hey Everybody! This FIRE replace might be a brief one as a result of I’m on trip in Japan. We’re exhausted from strolling round a lot day-after-day. Luckily, I received us a room on the Dormy Inn. This resort has an onsen facility (sizzling spring), therapeutic massage chairs, free popsicles, yogurt drink, and ramen. It’s my favourite enterprise resort ever. A soak within the sizzling springs after an extended day of strolling helps lots. Japan is nice. We like it right here. The general public transportation is superior. The meals is scrumptious and consuming out is cheaper than in US. This journey could be very totally different from the final time we visited in 2010. Again then, every little thing felt costly. Right this moment, I believe Japan is a superb deal. The sturdy greenback makes an enormous distinction. I’ll write extra about our journey subsequent time.
On the private finance aspect, we had month. Our internet value reached an all-time excessive because of the inventory market.  The inventory market pulled again a bit on the finish of June, however we nonetheless got here out forward. Our money circulate wasn’t good, although. We’re spending some huge cash on this trip… I’ll delay the money circulate till subsequent month. I’m having an excessive amount of enjoyable to work on the money circulate spreadsheet. Our internet value seems to be good so I’m not fearful.
Alright, I’ll share how I’m doing with my New Yr targets. Then, I’ll go over our internet value.
2024 Targets
Right here is my 2024 purpose spreadsheet. It really works effectively. Attempt it out should you can’t sustain along with your New Yr targets. The bottom line is to evaluate the spreadsheet month-to-month to trace your progress. That manner, you possibly can see which targets want further consideration and work on them. Time is operating out!
Monetary Targets
FI ratio > 100%
The FI ratio is passive revenue divided by expense. In case you can generate sufficient passive revenue to cowl your bills, then you definately’re set. For 2024, I lowered this purpose to 100%. We’re getting older and really feel we will spend a bit extra. Final month, our FI ratio was 123%. I have to replace the quantity after I get house. It’s too troublesome to do whereas we’re on trip.
*FI Ratio = passive revenue / expense
3% Rule
Everyone seems to be accustomed to the 4% retirement withdrawal rule, proper? Mainly, it is best to have a profitable retirement should you withdraw lower than 4% of your investable property yearly. Let’s see if we will spend lower than 3% in 2024. It is a good option to check your retirement readiness. We’ll add every little thing up on the finish of the yr. It seems to be good up to now.
Observe internet value and hope for +10%
I’ve been monitoring our internet value since 2006. It’s nice to see the progress. This yr, I’d wish to see 10% features. At this level, the achieve is totally depending on the inventory market and there isn’t a lot I can do to affect this purpose. I’ll simply monitor it and maintain my fingers crossed.
Alright! Our internet value elevated 9.6% because the starting of the yr. Wow, we’re nearly there.
Well being Targets
Train 3x per week
Now that I’m 50, well being is job 1. I have to train persistently so I can keep wholesome. In June, I solely went to the gymnasium 3 instances. My elbows and knees have been in ache. Nevertheless, I walked over 20,000 steps day-after-day in Japan. That counts towards train. Issues are wanting okay. Hopefully, my joints might be good after I get again.
Well being checks
Equally vital goes to see the medical doctors. At this age, we’ve extra upkeep and preventative care to cope with. Right here is my listing for 2024.
- Colonoscopy. Executed!
- Annual bodily.
- Dental examination. Executed!
- Glaucoma screening. I’ve a household historical past.
- Immunization. Tdap booster Executed! Flu and Covid vaccine later.
Enjoyable targets
Worldwide journey
Mrs. RB40 turns 50 this yr and she or he desires to go on a enjoyable memorable journey. We’re in Japan! It’s a fantastic journey up to now. Â
Happiness degree > 8
I’m a naturally blissful man so this needs to be comparatively straightforward.
June was the very best month I’ve had in a very long time. We’re having a lot enjoyable on this trip. I thought of giving June a 9.5 as a result of nothing is ideal. Nevertheless, let’s simply give it a ten. If I ever get a greater month, I’ll give it the next rating. Life is nice.
Assist RB40Jr begin a YouTube channel
RB40Jr desires to begin a YouTube channel. I’ll assist him get it going in the summertime. This one doesn’t look good. RB40Jr misplaced curiosity in beginning a channel. Possibly we will rekindle his curiosity this summer time. He’ll have extra free time then.
Internet Price (+9.6%)
I’ve been monitoring our internet value since 2006. It is vitally motivating to see the progress we’ve made. The facility of compounding is unbelievable. The inventory market did effectively in June. Our internet value is up 9.6% because the starting of the yr. Issues are wanting goood.
***Essential*** My greatest recommendation is to remain the course. Don’t cease investing. It’s important to maintain investing whether or not the inventory market goes up or down. You would possibly suppose shares are too costly, nevertheless it’ll look low-cost in 10 years. Hold investing and also you’ll obtain monetary independence sometime. Don’t attempt to time the market.Â
It is a chart of our internet value from Empower.
(Private Capital is now Empower.) Join a free account at Empower to assist handle your internet value and funding accounts. I log in to test our internet value and use their free instruments. It’s a fantastic website for DIY traders.
June 2024 FIRE Money Move
Sorry! I wasn’t motivated to work on the money circulate spreadsheet whereas I used to be on trip. I’m certain we had unfavorable money circulate in June as a result of we’re spending some huge cash. It’s a lot enjoyable, although. We don’t thoughts splurging from time to time.
That’s it for June. Did you may have month? Are you doing something enjoyable this summer time?
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