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January 2026 net worth update

February 1st, 2026 at 11:11 pm

We continue to live in chaos in Minneapolis. Despite Bovino leaving and various officials talking about de-escalation, things are possibly even worse. They move from neighborhood to neighborhood like locusts targeting every person of color they can find. They often sweep up observers regardless of race as well, slapping them with trumped-up or sometimes just holding them for a day or two in horrible conditions before releasing. They pepper spray and tear gas at will.

My non-white kid V had already opted for online school out of fear. Now he's starting to withdraw from extracurricular activities as well. He's a social kid so this is taking a toll.

My non-white wife AS is very hesitant to leave the house alone. She usually will go if one of us white folks can accompany her.

It's like the opposite of the military being sent to the South to desegregate. It's the feds coming in to force separate and unequal conditions on a population that does not want segregation. And in a biracial family that is painful. I implore you to call your congress and tell them not to give ICE/DHS/CBP any more money until they stop this siege.

Anyway, we continue to soldier on with life and work as well as we can. I've had a quiet month for our business but I'm glad of that, even if it means we scramble financially later. It's hard to concentrate or give a shit about the corporate stuff I write about for a living.

At least our net worth is still looking good with a healthy surplus for CoastFIRE for now.

Assets      
NT's UK pensions:      
AV1: 29,509 pounds $36,886    
SW: 41,722 pounds $52,153    
AV2: 8,462 pounds $10,578    
NT's trad. rollover IRA $161,522    
NT's Roth IRA $107,789    
NT's SEP IRA $9,342    
NT's AAC acct $16,611    
AS's trad. rollover IRA $40,274    
AS's Roth IRA $153,274    
AS's SEP IRA $108,546    
AS's Nevada acct (approx amt) $380    
CJ's trad. rollover IRA $337,694    
CJ's Roth IRA $116,403    
CJ/NT/AS house ($643,000 value -6%) $604,420    
CJ/NT/AS rental property ($599,000 value -6%) $563,060    
TOTAL ASSETS $2,318,931 retirement only: $1,151,451
       
Debt      
Main mortgage $319,157    
Rental property mortgage $368,365    
HELOC $26,600    
Loan from friends (main house) $9,000    
TOTAL DEBT $723,122    
       
Current Estimated Net Worth January 2026 $1,595,809    
       
December 2025 estimate: $1,571,996    
       
Change in net worth $23,813    
       
       
COAST FIRE: https://walletburst.com/tools/coast-fire-calc/    
retirement goal $1.59 million by 2039 (CJ age 65)    
       
Current age: 51      
Retirement age: 65      
Annual spending in retirement: $63,600      
Monthly contribution: $250      
Investment growth rate: 7%      
Inflation rate: 3%      
Withdrawal rate: 4%      
Current invested assets $1,151,451    
Coast FIRE number at current age $918,185    
Current status: at Coast FIRE with surplus: $233,266    
       
       
Coast FIRE budget      
Ideal budget Monthly    
Housing $0 (rent will cover prop expenses)  
Healthcare $1,500    
Groceries $1,000    
Fun $1,500    
Travel $1,000    
Utilities $500    
Giving $500    
Home improvement $500    
Gifts $250    
Transportation $250    
Monthly $7,000    
Minus add'l rental income -$1,700    
Total monthly $5,300    
Annual $63,600    
       
SSN estimates 2024 Start age 62 Start age 70  
Monthly benefit $4,200 $7,200  
Plus monthly from retirement $5,300 $5,300  
Total monthly $9,500 $12,500  

10 Responses to “January 2026 net worth update”

  1. PatientSaver Says:
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    I can only imagine how difficult it is. It really sucks. They are causing chaos where none existed before. I did hear on the news today they released the 5 year old boy after a judge ordered it. INSANITY.

  2. Dido Says:
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    I'm so sorry your family (and all the others) are being affected so personally by this outrage.

  3. Petunia 100 Says:
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    I can only imagine the horror of having one's city invaded and occupied by a hostile military force which is actively murdering people in the streets. It is unconscionable.

  4. Lots of Ideas Says:
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    I am so sorry this is happening in Minnesota and across the country.

    Thank you for posting about how this affects your family and community.
    This forum used to be determinedly non political so seeing long time posters overcome that standard to speak out is very impactful.
    I think the same of people who use their YouTube channels - which til now have been light hearted - to speak out. It is a hopeful sign that the tide is turning and helps ‘I don’t watch the news’ people see that voting matters.


  5. ceejay74 Says:
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    Thanks everyone--it helps a little to write these things out and hear from people outside MN so I don't feel like I'm stuck in this alternate universe.

    And thanks Lots--I usually like to compartmentalize my various online interests but I've been using every platform I have basically since Elon Musk plugged hard drives into government computers and downloaded all our sensitive data. To me it stopped being political then and started being an attack on democratic institutions and basic governmental functions. (And of course now it's become an actual physical attack on my state.)

  6. CreditRules Says:
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    I agree, this is an attack on our democracy and basic constitutional rights. I hope you and your family stay safe.

  7. LivingAlmostLarge Says:
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    I am sorry to hear about how insane our society is right now. Stay safe.

  8. CB in the City Says:
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    I thought it was bad in Chicago, including my own suburb, but clearly it is worse in Minnesota. They are escalating out of control. This is shameful. I am ashamed of my country. Please stay safe.

  9. Tabs Says:
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    I hated to think this way, but the news reporting that the top brass leaving MN overall meant nothing to me, as they wouldn’t want to be around all the heat if they can help it in the first place. Plus, it’s very easy for the higher ups to keep their own hands clean by telling others below them to do all the dirty work for them. I’ve seen this type of frustrating behavior way, way too often throughout my life.

    To keep it short, I urge everyone to come out this midterm and vote all-Democrat. It has to be specifically Democrat, as voting even the Green party for example (or any other parties), would fracture the blue votes, and ultimately lead to nothing meaningful. Democrats are the only viable option left to serve as a counter-balance. If a blue majority does not materialize, Trump’s powers will be able to run unchecked for at least two more years.

    As unfortunate as this is, I am glad that you are keeping your family safe.

  10. rob62521 Says:
    1770304957

    My heart goes out to you and your family living through this. Who would have thought this would be a fact of life in the United States? Glad you are all safe and hope it remains that way.

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