So, September was the worst month for the U.S. stock market in over a decade. The month (and Q3) ended with losses for the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq.
And because most of my net worth is in index funds, I lost out too – despite continuing to dump funds into various accounts.
Not that I’ve had time to notice. Having a toddler and a newborn in the same house is… tiring.
But if anything, it’s helping me stick to my investment plans?
Really, I just kept everything trucking along, which I’m happy about because I do think this is an excellent time to buy in at lower valuations. In another 10 years, we’ll all be ecstatic about the buying opportunities right now. It’s hard to be excited when you’re in the midst of it.
I also paid down some of my 0% APR credit card debt and added more cash to my taxable brokerage and my son’s UTMA accounts. But mostly focusing on our newborn, who’s now three weeks old and already so vibrant.