11-07-2015, 01:43 PM
(11-07-2015, 01:25 PM)crimsonghost747 Wrote: Yes but I think it's my need to have a plan. And a backup plan. And a backup backup plan. At least those. Preferably more.
Anyway, lots of things will be happening to me. Biggest one by far being my mother getting a stemcell transplant... and that pretty much dictates what happens to me for the rest of the year. If all goes well then I'm also looking at moving to yet another country (the Netherlands) as well as possibly changing jobs somewhere along the way. And then the whole where/when/, apartment/house, buy/rent situation comes up... that should be fun. If things go sideways then I'll stick to one of my famous backup plans. You did mention school and that has also been in my mind recently but it's not the right time now.
Financially I've got my goals already set up as I do that 2 years in advance. Though of course those goals might have to be adjusted a bit depending on how things go, if I'm not able to go to work then obviously my contributions to my portfolio will be minor. But in any case I'll be growing my portfolio a little, most likely just increasing my current positions. My dividend income goal for 2016 requires a roughly 22% increase from 2015 so that won't be happening with dividend increases and reinvestment alone, some additional funds are definitely necessary.
So yes, I do love to plan for the future. And to have those backup plans because life happens.
Having a sick mother myself, I really sympathize and the heart aches anytime I hear about someone being sick. Good luck Crimson and I'll say a few prayers.