2021 Goal Progress – June

Just one month away from the half-way point for 2021! A lot has been happening this year, and creating these monthly goal reviews has really kept me on track and focused. May was interesting - quite a few changes with my finances, but I've been making really good progress with my PT business and a …

Continue reading 2021 Goal Progress – June

2021 Goal Progress – April

This post was a little later than usual due to being on holiday and taking some time off from everything. Need to slowly return to my usual habits and keep focused on my goals. There weren't any major changes in March, but I made some really good progress on a number of goals! Especially financial! …

Continue reading 2021 Goal Progress – April

FIRE Progress – January 2021 (+2020 FIRE Review)

First post of 2021! I made awesome progress on my FIRE goals over 2020. I was fortunate enough to have a very stable job, which has allowed me to keep earning and investing. I had a few goals in 2020 that I was aiming for, that were designed to keep me on my FIRE journey …

Continue reading FIRE Progress – January 2021 (+2020 FIRE Review)

FIRE Progress – December 2020

Only one month to go before the end of 2020! I'm really excited for this last month as I'm so close to reaching a few of my finance goals for this year. I'm even more excited for 2021! I made a lot of progress towards my financial goals over November, mostly due to the state …

Continue reading FIRE Progress – December 2020

2020 Goal Progress – November

Some good progress was made throughout October, mainly towards my goals centred around wealth. It's getting closer and closer to the end of 2021, so it's time to stay committed and focused. I'm already super excited about my goals for next year, after really thinking about what I want to achieve / have / do, …

Continue reading 2020 Goal Progress – November

FIRE Progress – October 2020

Over the month of September, there wasn't any major changes across my accounts. Everything is pretty much where it was last month, with a few things going up. If you want to see my previous posts on Financial Independence Retire Early, check it out here: https://nathanchallengeslife.com/fire/ Net Worth Throughout September, and at the start of …

Continue reading FIRE Progress – October 2020

FIRE Progress – July 2020

We are now 6 months into 2020! I've made some really good progress towards my net worth and investment portfolios. I've been able to really increase my portfolio value due to the market durntown for the few months before bouncing back to almost what it was. Net Worth For my net worth, it unfortunately dropped …

Continue reading FIRE Progress – July 2020

FIRE Progress – May 2020

From April to May, my networth increased by 29.3% to $44,166. It was quite a jump from April, but it probably jumped so much because my net worth actually decreased 14% throughout March to April - spurred on by the decreased amounts in investments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Getting close to my goal of …

Continue reading FIRE Progress – May 2020

FIRE Progress – April 2020

From March to April, my net worth decreased by 14.1%, down to $31,222. My ASX portfolio, Super, as well as my other investments has taken a hit due to the market decline as a result of the coronavirus: At the start of April, my ASX portfolio is currently down a total of 14.09% since the …

Continue reading FIRE Progress – April 2020

FIRE Progress – February 2020

Net worth = $35,099ASX Portfolio = $42,167 Already a month into 2020! I've been able to invest more throughout January due to almost hitting my savings goal of 50% (I saved 47.4%). Investment growth/return has also been quite good for 2020 with my portfolio being up +3.68%. Breakdown of net worth as at 1 February …

Continue reading FIRE Progress – February 2020