After returning from travel and re-entering the workforce, a couple reassess their financial strategy, naming their 2024 budget "The Spending Experiment." Increasing their annual spending target from $52,500 to $75,000, they focus on enjoying the present more while still planning for early retirement. Budget increases are allocated to home, automotive,…
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Happy 3rd Blog Birthday!
FIby35 celebrates its third year with a modest but dedicated readership, recording 378 page views, 169 visitors, and 4 loyal followers. The top five posts largely dealt with financial updates and travel hacks, suggesting a thematic appeal. Despite lower activity mid-year, the author plans to share more backlog content, valuing…
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Our 2023 Spending Revealed
Another year has passed and The Spreadsheets are brimming with the financial details of our life. It is often said that if you want to see what a person truly values, look at what they spend their money on. If that’s the case, let’s take a glance at our values…
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December 2023 Financial Update
In December 2023, the author altered their holiday plans to simplify and reduce expenses. Their net worth reached $1,357,296, marking a significant increase. Expenses totaled $3,624.94, under their $4,375 budget. The post highlights individual category details, such as investments, debts, and holiday spending, ultimately concluding with financial success and anticipation…