Net Worth Comparison

JayManC's Profile

Currency
United States Dollar - USD
Date Joined
9/13/2016
Salary Range
100,000 - 149,999
Occupation
Computer Support & Services
Age Range
40-44
Cost Of Living
Medium Cost Of Living (MCOL)
About Me
Nearly two decades serving in the U.S. Navy (both Active Duty and Reserves). MBA grad. IT professional. Gov't Contractor. Off/On USNR Orders.

I would like to learn how to be a better (richer) businessman, a more visionary thinker, and come up with better ideas so that I can live the good life sooner rather than later. After having been in managerial roles I've realized that's not where my happy place is. I'd much rather develop a skill that I can either leverage for low stress/high compensation opportunities and/or create a system that continues to generate revenue for me while I'm able to remove myself from day to day involvement. After experiencing WFH during early C-19, I'd like to be able to continue that too.
Why I Joined
Was tracking on NetworthIQ but it appears that the site has been abandoned in place. I enjoy tracking my progress and seeing where I fall in relation to others in similar situations.
Best Financial Decision
Purchasing/Reading "The Total Money Makeover" and subsequently getting out of debt circa 2008. This decision led to my adopting a more responsible view of money management over the ensuing years, though they were not without their hiccups, looking back it was still a great learning experience and I have been able to pass some of those lessons on to friends/family.
Worst Financial Decision
Irresponsible Credit Card use at 18-27, purchasing (and overpaying for) a motorcycle at age 18, learning that I could get payroll advances from one of my first employers (led to a cycle of poor decisions). Not receiving any financial education when younger.
Current Investing Strategy
Goal #1: Continue employment that affords me the opportunity to learn and develop marketable (and hopefully lucrative) skills. Have spent some time working for an IT firm but really want to focus on DBA and Software Dev/Eng paths going forward.
Goal #2: Responsible spending/saving of income with goals in mind - retirement, housing, leisure, hobbies, etc.
How do you manage your finances?
Carefully, I periodically go into my TSP account left over from the Navy and reallocate. Currently using a 10(C)/90(S) contribution allocation. I follow the TSP Facebook group as well. My contributions are 19% of base pay though I don't make much from drilling. I check progress of accounts with Daily TSP, Schwab (IRA/Taxable accounts), Fidelity and Vanguard (401ks). I do own some individual stocks but mostly rely on index funds for SP500, Russell 1000, and NASDAQ 100.
What tools do you use?
Developed a .xls spreadsheet that I use to budget regularly. I've tried other budgets (e.g. YNAB, EveryDollar, downloadable .xls) and I still prefer my own. I usually refine it after the new year and add/remove features that I want to look at. I also like to go back to my archived ones occasionally and see what I used to do. I think it's interesting to see how I've matured over the years in my financial journey. Several times it has led me to ask the question "What on Earth were you thinking"?
I need financial help with...
Making more money, making smart(er) decisions, learning how to get better returns on my investments without incurring unnecessary risk. Overcoming scarcity mindset.
Favorite Authors
Dave Ramsey, John T. Reed, Burton Gordon Malkiel, Thomas J. Stanley, John Bogle, M. J. Demarco, Neil Strauss, Jon Acuff; JL Collins
Favorite Books
I enjoy learning about finance, economics, real estate, and then for fiction I'll pick up the occasional apocalyptic zombie/survivalist book, or Sci-Fi (Star Wars/Trek, Time Travel, etc.).
Last Login
3/12/2024
Budget
This user has not created a budget
Net Worth Entries
All values shown in USD ($)
2024 - March $1,235,167 $171,936 $1,063,231
2024 - February $1,240,686 $172,783 $1,067,903
2024 - January $1,190,302 $172,621 $1,017,681
2023 - December $1,188,909 $173,270 $1,015,639
2023 - November $1,141,504 $178,963 $962,541
2023 - September $1,076,388 $174,580 $901,808
2023 - July $1,107,866 $176,871 $930,995
2023 - May $1,026,510 $177,422 $849,088
2023 - April $1,020,759 $177,973 $842,786
2022 - November $952,675 $179,492 $773,183
2022 - August $971,369 $183,882 $787,487
2022 - July $915,464 $181,412 $734,052
2022 - June $884,370 $183,172 $701,198
2022 - April $1,005,067 $186,131 $818,936
2021 - October $1,022,086 $191,598 $830,488
2021 - September $994,323 $192,950 $801,373
2020 - October $789,490 $203,712 $585,778
2016 - September $373,618 $0 $373,618
2016 - March $277,594 $0 $277,594
2013 - July $267,965 $122,000 $145,965
2012 - January $236,732 $153,221 $83,511
2010 - September $189,556 $139,426 $50,130
2009 - March $167,215 $152,491 $14,724
2009 - February $164,046 $144,156 $19,890
2009 - January $160,252 $144,026 $16,226
2008 - November $159,240 $142,062 $17,178
2008 - October $160,127 $145,859 $14,268
2008 - September $166,197 $147,045 $19,152
2008 - August $167,606 $149,334 $18,272
2008 - July $168,266 $150,746 $17,520
2008 - June $168,765 $151,911 $16,854
2008 - May $171,615 $153,998 $17,617
2008 - April $172,972 $158,894 $14,078
2008 - March $174,232 $167,725 $6,507
2008 - February $170,659 $168,114 $2,545