August 2018 Progress Update
BY Ms. Vine
Friday September 7, 2018 2 Comments Blog, Personal Finance, Progress Update
In August 2018, our nest egg finished at 36.9% of goal. Our goal is a conservative 33x our current expenses, less a 0% interest car loan that will be paid off in January 2019. This goal anticipates a 3% withdrawal rate, as opposed the 4% rate cited in the Trinity Study. Our mortgage is currently... Read More
July 2018 Progress Update
BY Ms. Vine
Wednesday August 1, 2018 0 Comments Progress Update
Have you subscribed to receive notifications of new posts? We updated the menu to make it easier to subscribe on mobile. Or you can just click here! In July 2018, our nest egg finished at 35.7% of goal. Our goal is a conservative 33x our current expenses, less a 0% interest car loan that will... Read More
Review of Zoetry Villa Rolandi
BY Ms. Vine
Sunday July 22, 2018 0 Comments Blog, Lifestyle, Travel
Have you subscribed to receive notifications of new posts? We updated the subscription page to make it easier to access on mobile. Click the menu to access it. Or you can just click here! The third and final resort we visited in Mexico was Zoetry Villa Rolandi on Isla Mujeres. If you’ve read the other... Read More
You have to earn it
BY Ms. Vine
Friday July 20, 2018 0 Comments Blog, Lifestyle, Personal Finance
Have you subscribed to receive notifications of new posts? We updated the subscription page to make it easier to access on mobile. Click the menu to access it. Or you can just click here! I’ve mentioned that June was a tough month for us. June was difficult because we had to face the music from... Read More
Review of Dreams Sands Cancun
BY Ms. Vine
Wednesday July 18, 2018 0 Comments Blog, Lifestyle, Travel
Have you subscribed to receive notifications of new posts? We updated the subscription menu to make it easier to access on mobile. Or you can just click here! Our second hotel in Cancun was Dreams Sands, an all inclusive resort affiliated with AM Resorts. We’ve stayed at Dreams resorts previously in Tulum and Panama. If... Read More
June 2018 Progress Update
BY Ms. Vine
Monday July 16, 2018 One Comment Personal Finance, Progress Update
Have you subscribed to receive notifications of new posts? We updated the subscription menu to make it easier to access on mobile. Or you can just click here! In June 2018, our nest egg finished at 34.3% of goal. Our goal is a conservative 33x our current expenses, less a 0% interest car loan that... Read More
Review of Intercontinental Presidente Cancun
BY Ms. Vine
Sunday July 1, 2018 0 Comments Blog, Lifestyle, Personal Finance, Travel
The first hotel we stayed at in Mexico was the Intercontinental Presidente. Staying at an a la carte hotel vs. an all-inclusive provided a nice basis for comparison. The Hotel Zone in Cancun is vibrant and full of great restaurants. There are many all inclusive resorts, but it is one place where you certainly have... Read More
The Vines visit Mexico: Yucatan Peninsula vacation overview
BY Ms. Vine
Friday June 15, 2018 3 Comments Blog, Lifestyle, Travel
As I’ve mentioned previously, Mr. Vine and I like to travel over our wedding anniversary. Usually we prefer to travel to a new-to-us destination. Depending on how we define “new”, this trip qualified. We visited three different resorts on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. We’ve never been to the Hotel Zone in Cancun before, nor... Read More