Our 2022 financials – expenses and withdrawals (part 2)

FireCrackersJourney.com Expenses

Although we faced inflation and moved to a high cost of living place in 2022, we managed to keep our expenses in check. Dedication to constantly track our expenses and search for best alternative were critical to enjoy the year without tightening our belts. While our withdrawals have naturally increased, they still remain in the safe zone.

Our 2022 financials – portfolio and assets (part 1)

2022 Portfolio performance

2022 has been a roller coaster year for our portfolio and expenses. Nevertheless, we managed to stay calm although an impressive drop along the year. As we learned a few years back, the best thing to do is actually nothing, and let the storm pass. It is thus important to design a plan in less turbulent times, and stick to it when facing some headwinds.