I am 31 years old, and have been an avid saver for the last 8+ years.
I manage to save around $40K a year between my wife and I.
I am the type who logs into Mint.com everyday to check on my NW stats.
Is anyone else frustrating with the stock market in 2nd half 2015?
Just needed to vent some frustration.
My net worth was $242K in May 2015
Fast forward to November 2015 and I am at $240K, despite saving approx $25K.
How is everyone else feeling and doing this year? Can anyone relate?
It's tough because for the past 7 years, I would get this positive feedback, always seeing my net worth go up for the most part. Yea, on occasion I would hit a 1-2 month slog of no progress, but these past 6 months are tough. Between the poor performance of stocks and the simple fact that my asset are larger now (therefore bigger swings), i feel I am at a standstill, even though my logical brain is telling me "keep saving".
Is anyone else going through these tough feelings? Would be great to hear I am not alone in feeling this "stuck in the mud" feeling.
I manage to save around $40K a year between my wife and I.
I am the type who logs into Mint.com everyday to check on my NW stats.
Is anyone else frustrating with the stock market in 2nd half 2015?
Just needed to vent some frustration.
My net worth was $242K in May 2015
Fast forward to November 2015 and I am at $240K, despite saving approx $25K.
How is everyone else feeling and doing this year? Can anyone relate?
It's tough because for the past 7 years, I would get this positive feedback, always seeing my net worth go up for the most part. Yea, on occasion I would hit a 1-2 month slog of no progress, but these past 6 months are tough. Between the poor performance of stocks and the simple fact that my asset are larger now (therefore bigger swings), i feel I am at a standstill, even though my logical brain is telling me "keep saving".
Is anyone else going through these tough feelings? Would be great to hear I am not alone in feeling this "stuck in the mud" feeling.
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