The Monthly Financial Update gives our readers an inside look at the allocation and performance of our investment portfolio. At the beginning of each month, we share a snapshot of our investments and highlight their performance over the previous month. In addition, we compute our progress towards achieving our retirement number.
Keeping The Streak Alive
Our portfolio edged forward this month by a tiny 0.06%. It might be a 'micro-gain,' but it keeps our winning streak alive. I’ll take a small win over a loss 100 times out of 100!
Results:
0.06% month-over-month growth
210.1% of retirement number saved
Check out our detailed performance in the table below.
The Numbers
Accounts Portfolio Allocation Change In Value
(February-March)
Liquid Funds 0.39% +4.11%
High-Yield Savings 10.45% +0.65%
REITs 3.16% +5.36%
401(k)s 43.20% +0.06%
IRAs 6.24% -0.58%
HSA 2.47% -0.50%
Cryptocurrencies 0.04% -15.87%
Taxable Stock Investments 32.63% -0.50%
Home Equity* 1.39% +5.08%
Debt 0.03% -0.46%
Total = 100%
Portfolio Allocation = Current asset distribution of our portfolio
Change In Value = Change in account value due to asset appreciation/depreciation, purchases, deposits, and withdrawals
*Home Equity not included in retirement number or month-over-month growth calculations
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