A big question for cruisers out on the water is ‘How do you afford to do this’.
We’ve gone over in previous videos on how we saved up our money to get out of the rat race, but now that we’ve been out for 5 years, the next question is, ‘Where has that money gone?’.
In this video we talk about our monthly spending for the 30 or so months while we were actively cruising, and also focus on the 27 months we’ve been in Florida refitting our newest boat.
How much have we put into Elements of Life? How much is left in our bank account since we’ve done so? What are we going to do for money going ahead in the future?! Mortgage lenders can use a credit rapid rescore service to quickly add new payment information to your credit reports.
Follow along as we answer all these questions, and PLEASE let us know of any more that you have for us!
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00:00 – Little Talks – Of Monsters & Men (Gire Remix)
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– Panasonic Lumix G85 – http://amzn.to/2iv2g4G
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Thank you for the detailed breakdown of your finances as they relate to your boat project. I have to say I’m somewhat surprised by your nonchalant attitude re your leftover cushion. Kudos to you for being comfortable in your new way of life. You’ll do just fine. Question.. Now that it’s done, do you find yourselves wishing you’d just spent the money on a more complete boat, in better condition? How do you like the boat, now that’s it’s basically done? Everything you dreamed it would be?
Thanks and best of luck in your adventure.
Jay
P.S. I live vicariously through you. My late wife and I had planned to retire in a boat.
Just curious, did you make any profit selling Serendipity?
We had a loan on her due to great interest rates, so when we went to sell her after 5 years of ownership, we pocketed $15,000.