Hey Everybody! This FIRE replace shall be a brief one as a result of I’m on trip in Japan. We’re exhausted from strolling round a lot every single day. Luckily, I received us a room on the Dormy Inn. This resort has an onsen facility (scorching spring), therapeutic massage chairs, free popsicles, yogurt drink, and ramen. It’s my favourite enterprise resort ever. A soak within the scorching springs after a protracted day of strolling helps so much. 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 may be very completely different from the final time we visited in 2010. Again then, every part felt costly. In the present day, I believe Japan is a superb deal. The robust greenback makes a giant distinction. I’ll write extra about our journey subsequent time.
On the private finance aspect, we had a great month. Our internet value reached an all-time excessive as a result of inventory market. The inventory market pulled again a bit on the finish of June, however we nonetheless got here out forward. Our money movement wasn’t good, although. We’re spending some huge cash on this trip… I’ll postpone the money movement till subsequent month. I’m having an excessive amount of enjoyable to work on the money movement spreadsheet. Our internet value appears to be like good so I’m not fearful.
Alright, I’ll share how I’m doing with my New Yr objectives. Then, I’ll go over our internet value.
2024 Targets
Right here is my 2024 aim spreadsheet. It really works properly. Strive it out should you can’t sustain together with your New Yr objectives. The secret is to assessment the spreadsheet month-to-month to trace your progress. That means, you possibly can see which objectives want additional consideration and work on them. Time is operating out!
Monetary Targets
FI ratio > 100%
The FI ratio is passive earnings divided by expense. When you can generate sufficient passive earnings to cowl your bills, you then’re set. For 2024, I lowered this aim to 100%. We’re getting older and really feel we are able to spend a bit extra. Final month, our FI ratio was 123%. I must replace the quantity after I get house. It’s too troublesome to do whereas we’re on trip.
*FI Ratio = passive earnings / expense
3% Rule
Everyone seems to be conversant in the 4% retirement withdrawal rule, proper? Principally, it’s best to have a profitable retirement should you withdraw lower than 4% of your investable property yearly. Let’s see if we are able to spend lower than 3% in 2024. It is a good method to take a look at your retirement readiness. We’ll add every part up on the finish of the 12 months. It appears to be like good to date.
Monitor internet value and hope for +10%
I’ve been monitoring our internet value since 2006. It’s nice to see the progress. This 12 months, I’d prefer to see 10% positive factors. At this level, the achieve is totally depending on the inventory market and there isn’t a lot I can do to affect this aim. I’ll simply observe it and hold my fingers crossed.
Alright! Our internet value elevated 9.6% for the reason that starting of the 12 months. Wow, we’re nearly there.
Well being Targets
Train 3x per week
Now that I’m 50, well being is job 1. I must train constantly so I can keep wholesome. In June, I solely went to the fitness center 3 instances. My elbows and knees had been in ache. Nevertheless, I walked over 20,000 steps every single day in Japan. That counts towards train. Issues are wanting okay. Hopefully, my joints shall be good after I get again.
Well being checks
Equally essential goes to see the docs. At this age, now we have extra upkeep and preventative care to take care of. Right here is my checklist for 2024.
- Colonoscopy. Completed!
- Annual bodily.
- Dental examination. Completed!
- Glaucoma screening. I’ve a household historical past.
- Immunization. Tdap booster Completed! Flu and Covid vaccine later.
Enjoyable objectives
Worldwide journey
Mrs. RB40 turns 50 this 12 months and he or she desires to go on a enjoyable memorable journey. We’re in Japan! It’s an awesome journey to date.
Happiness degree > 8
I’m a naturally glad man so this needs to be comparatively simple.
June was one of the 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 a better rating. Life is sweet.
Assist RB40Jr begin a YouTube channel
RB40Jr desires to start out 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 are able to rekindle his curiosity this summer time. He’ll have extra free time then.
Web Value (+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 properly in June. Our internet value is up 9.6% for the reason that starting of the 12 months. Issues are wanting goood.
***Essential*** My finest recommendation is to remain the course. Don’t cease investing. You must hold investing whether or not the inventory market goes up or down. You would possibly assume shares are too costly, nevertheless it’ll look low-cost in 10 years. Maintain investing and also you’ll obtain monetary independence sometime. Don’t attempt to time the market.
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 an awesome website for DIY traders.
June 2024 FIRE Money Move
Sorry! I wasn’t motivated to work on the money movement spreadsheet whereas I used to be on trip. I’m positive we had detrimental money movement in June as a result of we’re spending some huge cash. It’s a lot enjoyable, although. We don’t thoughts splurging every now and then.
That’s it for June. Did you’ve gotten a great month? Are you doing something enjoyable this summer time?
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