Where I Stand — July 2026: My Monthly Money Recap
Every month I take an honest snapshot of where I actually stand — the real numbers, what moved, and the […]
My Money Journey
Personal story and milestones on the road to financial freedom.
I Sold My House (Part 3): I Can’t Pick Stocks — So Here’s Exactly Where the Money Goes
The house is gone and the first money has landed. So where does it actually go? Here’s my honest, boring, 20-year plan — and why I keep buying index funds even though I’m chasing six-figure dividends.
I Sold My House (Part 2): The First $14,000 Landed — and Went Straight Into My ISA
The first chunk of my house-sale money just landed — and I moved it straight into my ISA. If you are outside Korea, here is what that tax-friendly account actually is, and how it compares to the UK ISA and the US Roth IRA.
I Sold My House Today — for 40% Less Than I Paid. This Is Where My Real Story Begins. (Part 1)
Today I signed the papers to sell a house I’ve owned for more than a decade. Most people celebrate selling
Everyone Says the Market Will Crash. Here’s How I Control My Risk.
The headlines all scream crash: AI bubble, market at all-time highs, 1999 all over again. They might be right. Here are the three simple rules that let me keep investing — and sleep fine — even if a 30% crash hits tomorrow.
Day 1: I’m a 40-Something Engineer Starting My Journey to 6-Figure Passive Income
I’m a 40-something industrial engineer from South Korea with $80,000 in savings and about $130/month in ETF dividends. My goal: 6-figure passive income. This is Day 1 of documenting the whole journey — honestly.