Yes, the cars are assets, worth about $21,000. As I said in the first post, they aren't going to make me any money, but I own them, so when adding up my assets, I counted them. Same with house. I could sell it and make $200,000 - $225,000, but again, it doesn't MAKE me money unless I sell it.
So, it is fairly accurate to say that I have about $245,000 in concrete assets and $750,000-ish in investments, yes?
My husband likes his job a lot. Me...not so much. When we have $1,000,000 in investments and savings, I will definitely go to part time work that I like. I currently have a full time job and a part time job (in an exercise studio). I can imagine picking up a few hours at the part time job, and giving up the full time gig in two-three more years.
This all feels slightly unreal to me, because back at 25, I was making $18,000 a year and did not see any way I would ever be able to afford a house, much less save this kind of money. But getting better and better jobs, saving consistently, marrying a frugal man who is committed to saving for a comfortable retirement...24 years later I am doing better than the wildest dreams of my 25 year old self.
