2018 Household Spending: Mastering Frugal Living with a Growing Family

Hello, fellow FIRE enthusiasts! It's hard to believe we're already wrapping up our 2018 spending report. Time flies when you're busy living life and enjoying precious moments with our little one, Yuna. 2018: A Year of Financial Stability and Personal Growth This marks our fifth year of sharing our spending journey on this blog. One thing remains constant: our annual expenses hover around the same amount, regardless of how we allocate our funds. The great news? Our investments are on track to cover our projected lifestyle expenses in early retirement. While we can't splurge like the ultra-wealthy (nor would we want to), we've found a comfortable balance that aligns with our FIRE goals. To be honest, I don't obsess over money like I