tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893129263573703047.post4202764480335251883..comments2024-03-28T00:13:55.918-07:00Comments on A Frugal Family's Journey: Preface: Part 2 - InvestmentsA Frugal Family's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05093532273552790517noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893129263573703047.post-65482499536050607772014-05-08T21:33:49.876-07:002014-05-08T21:33:49.876-07:00DivHut - you are correct, our family's dividen...DivHut - you are correct, our family's dividend portfolio is not yet as conservative as I'd like to be. I'm still trying to rebalance the portfolio. I hope to slowly sell the riskier holdings and pick up more stable stocks to hold on to for the long haul. <br /><br />Our portfolio has come a long way from where it was just a few years back with no more than than $1-300 in dividends a year. I feel that we are now moving in the right direction but know that we can't do it over night. Slowly, our portfolio will transform one new purchase or sell at a time. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and thanks for the feedback.A Frugal Family's Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093532273552790517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893129263573703047.post-63932921769766344482014-05-04T08:07:15.900-07:002014-05-04T08:07:15.900-07:00Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Hope...Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Hope they allow P2P in Texas soon. A Frugal Family's Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093532273552790517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893129263573703047.post-25128554599262203052014-05-04T00:22:03.199-07:002014-05-04T00:22:03.199-07:00Totally agree with the conservative route for your...Totally agree with the conservative route for your dividend stocks though judging from your portfolio still seems a bit aggressive to me. Just my 2 cents :)DivHuthttp://divhut.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893129263573703047.post-76552274101837719102014-05-03T17:24:55.926-07:002014-05-03T17:24:55.926-07:00Ahh, I was just getting excited about P2P and then...Ahh, I was just getting excited about P2P and then I noticed that Texas is excluded... :((( Happy Healthy and Wealthy Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16124107977507902031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893129263573703047.post-83408209896347277772014-04-01T12:59:42.621-07:002014-04-01T12:59:42.621-07:00I didn't realize some states do not allow P2P ...I didn't realize some states do not allow P2P lending. It's definitely been a great alternative investment for our family. Hope they allow in in Texas soon. A Frugal Family's Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093532273552790517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893129263573703047.post-20363972205589652562014-04-01T08:31:01.960-07:002014-04-01T08:31:01.960-07:00When I first learned about DGI the light bulb defi...When I first learned about DGI the light bulb definitely turned on. I wasn't ever really comfortable with the 4% withdrawal rule of thumb and felt that I'd need a huge portfolio to build in extra margin of safety in case a prolonged bear market came right as I retired. <br /><br />Great job on the P2P lending. $700 per month is awesome. I'm hoping that it finally gets allowed here in Texas because I think it could be a way to generate a bit more yield and diversify a little bit more. <br /><br />Also, thanks for the mention!Passive Income Pursuithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947101854482544346noreply@blogger.com