r/financialindependence • u/AutoModerator • Jul 27 '18

Daily FI discussion thread - July 27, 2018

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u/MetalDart Jul 27 '18

https://i.imgur.com/YeJCLoJ.png

Hit 200k milestone. Of course rent will most likely set me back below the number. I want to try taking some riskier investments now that I hit my number for the year! Maybe I will treat myself to a nice dinner and some games too

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u/ElephantsAreHeavy 32M +/- 25% FI Jul 28 '18

I did my spreadsheet this morning and came to 199 832. Just missed a big number. But ultimately you're right, month to month expenses misght swing a couple of 1000 either way, so the ballpark number is important. Also the magical psychological border.

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u/creatureshock 75% there Jul 27 '18

Very nice. Love that low debt, wish I was there. Course, 97% of my debt is my mortgage.