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 each day. Thankfully, I obtained 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 an extended day of strolling helps lots. Japan is nice. We find it irresistible 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. At this time, I feel Japan is a good deal. The sturdy greenback makes a giant distinction. I’ll write extra about our journey subsequent time.
On the non-public finance aspect, we had a very good month. Our web 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 delay the money movement till subsequent month. I’m having an excessive amount of enjoyable to work on the money movement spreadsheet. Our web value appears to be like good so I’m not fearful.
Alright, I’ll share how I’m doing with my New 12 months targets. Then, I’ll go over our web value.
2024 Objectives
Right here is my 2024 purpose spreadsheet. It really works properly. Attempt it out in case you can’t sustain together with your New 12 months targets. The secret’s to overview the spreadsheet month-to-month to trace your progress. That means, you may see which targets want additional consideration and work on them. Time is working out!
Monetary Objectives
FI ratio > 100%
The FI ratio is passive earnings divided by expense. Should you can generate sufficient passive earnings to cowl your bills, then you definitely’re set. For 2024, I diminished 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 residence. It’s too tough to do whereas we’re on trip.
*FI Ratio = passive earnings / expense
3% Rule
Everyone seems to be aware of the 4% retirement withdrawal rule, proper? Principally, it’s best to have a profitable retirement in case 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 method to check your retirement readiness. We’ll add every little thing up on the finish of the yr. It appears to be like good to date.
Observe web value and hope for +10%
I’ve been monitoring our web value since 2006. It’s nice to see the progress. This yr, I’d prefer to see 10% positive aspects. At this level, the acquire is totally depending on the inventory market and there isn’t a lot I can do to affect this purpose. I’ll simply observe it and preserve my fingers crossed.
Alright! Our web value elevated 9.6% for the reason that starting of the yr. Wow, we’re nearly there.
Well being Objectives
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 had been in ache. Nonetheless, I walked over 20,000 steps each 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 vital goes to see the docs. At this age, we’ve got extra upkeep and preventative care to cope with. Right here is my checklist for 2024.
- Colonoscopy. Finished!
- Annual bodily.
- Dental examination. Finished!
- Glaucoma screening. I’ve a household historical past.
- Immunization. Tdap booster Finished! 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 an important journey to date.
Happiness degree > 8
I’m a naturally comfortable man so this must be comparatively simple.
June was the perfect month I’ve had in a very long time. We’re having a lot enjoyable on this trip. I considered giving June a 9.5 as a result of nothing is ideal. Nonetheless, 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. Perhaps we will rekindle his curiosity this summer time. He’ll have extra free time then.
Internet Value (+9.6%)
I’ve been monitoring our web value since 2006. It is rather motivating to see the progress we’ve made. The facility of compounding is unbelievable. The inventory market did properly in June. Our web value is up 9.6% for the reason that starting of the yr. Issues are wanting goood.
***Necessary*** My greatest recommendation is to remain the course. Don’t cease investing. It’s important to preserve investing whether or not the inventory market goes up or down. You may assume 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.
It is a chart of our web value from Empower.
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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 certain we had adverse 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 on occasion.
That’s it for June. Did you’ve gotten a very good month? Are you doing something enjoyable this summer time?
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