Dollars And Sense

05/10/2021

Well I own two dogs, so I had to honor them with some memorial dogecoin.

04/09/2021

Another great vacation using travel rewards. My mom and I spent a full week in Miami, Fort Myers, and Cape Coral for a whopping $600 per person. Nothing like free flights and accommodations. Best Easter meal ever on the boat!

12/13/2020

How I went to Vegas for $150 for 4 nights —> https://azollner95.wixsite.com/dollarsandsense/post/how-i-went-to-vegas-for-150-and-how-you-can-too

11/17/2020

ChooseFI is a great place to start for anyone on their journey to getting their money right! ChooseFI

A Free Illustrated Guide: Get the simple secrets to financial independence We've simplified the tactics that our 75,000 community members have used to win their financial independence into 7 easy-to-follow infographics packed with actionable tips. Whether it's saving money on your housing, transport...

11/11/2020

Back at it with Net Worth Wednesday!
•
A few of my accounts are slightly off, but my underestimate currently sits at $44,744.
•
A big move I made this summer was maxing out my Roth IRA this year ($6,000 can be added annually)
•
Take some simple, necessary steps today to reach your financial goals. Reach out if you have any questions!

08/06/2020

Check out my new article on the steps to early retirement, this time featuring some pretty slick gifs!

As a teacher, I am constantly told about how valued my job is, yet how severely underpaid I am as well. While this is great in saving face and making me feel good, these words do not yield any actual monetary value in my bank account. Because of this, I am taking control of my own life and finances,...

07/15/2020

Back at it with the Net Worth Wednesday!
•
Today my net worth sits at $30,344, which is due in large part to selling fireworks this summer, as well as transferring $6,000 from a random mutual fund account I had as a teen to Vanguard.
•
If you want to learn how to get started investing with Vanguard, reach out! @ Moorhead, Minnesota

06/25/2020

Woof. Net Worth Wednesday: $15,496

This baby dropped like a rock @ Moorhead, Minnesota

06/21/2020

This is one of the most pivotal parts of you being able to become financially independent and being able to retire early. Find out what your company match is and at the very least, go up to that.
•
Think of it like gambling: you go to roulette and put $100 on red. Your company match is like wheel, but in this wheel every number is red, so you win every time!
•
Logistically, this also lowers your taxable income, so when the government goes to tax you on your $100 (but really it’s $200), instead all they see is $0 of “earned” income.
•
The most you can put into a 401(k) or 403(b) for 2020 is $19,500. See how close you can get!

06/17/2020

Net Worth Wednesday: $16,544
•
In a couple weeks this number will drop like a rock, as I have to pay for my last two grad classes I’m taking this fall.
•
A huge shout to Haley for using my referral link so that we both got a free stock from Robinhood. As usual link in the bio. @ Moorhead, Minnesota

06/10/2020

Net Worth Wednesday: $17,152

When you scroll through these you might notice how volatile stocks can be day to day.

Tip: don’t look at them. I was so excited to see I had made $800 in one day, only for my account to drop by $700 the very next day.

Think long term. Not weeks or months, but years. @ Moorhead, Minnesota

06/09/2020

https://azollner95.wixsite.com/dollarsandsense/post/do-you-analyze-your-investments

“Do you analyze your investments?” To most of us, this is either the most boring question possible, or a question that strikes fear in us for our future retirement. Lucky for you, taking the time to look over your investments is a deep dive for another day. However, I did just want to leave you ...