Investing our Mortgage – 1-Year Update

by | Sep 25, 2022 | Finances | 44 comments

About a year ago we bought a house, paid in full with cash. Then I got a small mortgage as an inflation hedge and to invest for fun and profit (or loss.)

We used a chunk of the mortgage to fund moving expenses and to acquire all of the typical home accoutrements, put solar on our roof, and pay the medium-sized tax bill that comes with selling enough stock to pay cash for a house. The remainder I put back into the market as a lump sum.

It has now been one year out of thirty. Let’s check in on how this investment is doing.

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Award Travel Series – Disneyland

by | Sep 20, 2022 | Award Travel Series | 22 comments

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I’ve never been to Disneyland, but that is going to change this year. I recently finalized reservations for a 7-day / 6-night trip to LA with 5-day Disney passes.

I figure… the only thing better than a family trip to Disneyland… is a deeply discounted family trip to Disneyland.

This is how we are planning a “Once in a Lifetime” trip for 2 adults and 2 children for less than $100/day, including meals.

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