What a year it has truly been. A few late dividend announcements has allowed me to conclude that my forward looking dividend income stream has hit a new milestone that going into 2014 – I had no idea existed. Heck, my initial 2014 dividend projected goal was $3,350 which kept being subsequently moved up as the year progressed. You can judge my post by the title, but let’s see what projected dividend income milestone I have reached.
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2015 Year Goals – Geared up!
Wow — 2014 has come and gone fairly quick. We have roughly two months left of this roller coast of a year and to me that is reflection but also — looking forward. Typically between November 1st and end of December I meet with a few friends (you guys know who you are), where we establish life, financial and personal type goals. Goals such as traveling, improving your quality of life, portfolio of stocks, dividend income and other financial endeavors. This will be the first time that I will publicly discuss my 2015 year goals and see if I can make those happen with action beginning now, but theoretically – January 1, 2015. I will break down the 2015 year goals and show you what I can do to gear those up to the finish line by December 31, 2015. 
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Lanny’s August Investment Report
Another month has passed and another month of results to analyze and look back on. Time to look at where I stand with my goals, to see if any “tweaking” needs to be performed and also – another month closer to Financial Freedom! Let’s see what August brought us.
“Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish” – Emotional Memoir
Hidden deep within my 6 year old Aluminum uni-body Macbook is a message. A Speech. The Speech. I am not sure if anyone has viewed and/or read, but I have re-read the speech, today. It has been one of the most powerful speeches given, with high emotions, deep thoughts that happen and clearer yet foggy reflection. Steve Jobs delivered something ever so powerful to us and I, I am moved. Continue reading
Why I am aiming to save 60% each month
I recently reviewed and read DM’s latest post, as he has felt a “Slow down” to the finite item – time. Here we are, the majority of Americans, working in Careers/”Jobs” that we don’t necessarily gain the most happiness from, spending 40-100 hours per week and watching this “time” dwindle. Now I know that there are the individuals who are working those hours doing something they absolutely love for a company or a firm – awesome and congratulations. I can admit – there are perks from my career that I do find enjoyable and that I Love and am passionate about with being a CPA and working for a firm – such as, client relations, offering them advice & guidance, solving problems, the camaraderie with my co-workers, being a teacher to the younger staff & being well respected within my firm. Continue reading
Lanny’s July Investment Report
Another month has passed and another month of results to analyze and look back on. Time to look at where I stand with my goals, to see if any “tweaking” needs to be performed and also – another month closer to Financial Freedom! Let’s see what July brought us.
Losing a roommate… and the rental check to go with it
August 8th marks the day of a new era for me… the day my Roommate officially is out of my house that I purchased back in September 2011. Some may think that doing that was crazy of me and that it’s nice to have a bulk of the monthly payment on my house paid for, but here is why I had to have him move out.