Most experts would agree – starting an emergency fund is a critical step in managing your personal finances. Without a solid emergency fund, you (and your family) could be at risk for financial ruin in the event of a job loss, medical emergency, or something worse. If you are just getting started in adulthood or haven’t […]
Continue ReadingFor anyone who has been keeping up with our net worth reports, you may have noticed we are working towards paying off our debt. The good news is that we don’t have a lot of consumer debt from credit cards, even though the majority of our spending is done on credit. We manage to pay […]
Continue ReadingI’m finally back with another monthly net worth update for June (2019). It has been over two months since I last posted a net worth update here on The Money Sprout. Actually … it has been that long since I’ve posted any new content here on the blog. My wife and I had been dealing […]
Continue ReadingFor the past several years, we have been publishing a monthly net worth update. These updates help us keep track of our assets such as – investments (stocks and bonds), cash (savings, checking, certificates of deposit), and even the value of our home. It also helps us track how we are doing on paying down […]
Continue ReadingDealing with the death of a loved one is never a fun thing. And even worse is when you unexpectedly have to plan for that person’s funeral and manage their estate. A few weeks ago, my wife and I lost one of our parents. It was actually a little over 2 years ago that we […]
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