A delayed update as I was on annual leave at the beginning of the month and didn’t even open my laptop.
Compared to previous months, August was ‘action-packed’!
During the month, I…
– Attended various social events with friends and colleagues
Left was how it looked just after the start, right was as it was ending
– Saw the eclipse! Unlikely to see another in my lifetime?
– Attended a couple of festivals; one in York (Ministry of Sound Classical) and a local one featuring cover bands (eg Take That, Oasis)
– Took part in a charity sports day event organised by work at a local running track/sports club. Despite the rain, I completed 10k (not all at once and not all running) but my claim to fame is that I was the oldest person there and I didn’t come last in any of the events I took part in, including sack race, skipping race, 100m sprint and team tug of war! Actually I lie, I came last in egg and spoon but didn’t drop my egg once, haha! Anyway, for my efforts, my body was hurting for about a week afterwards! Also, my nephew was doing a weeks’ work experience and helped with photography duties!
So, how did I get on in August?
I saved 27.8% of my net salary. The above includes £50 Premium Bond winnings, £12.66 from Prolific surveys, £65.32 from Google Ads and I took £500 profit from my options account (not had a chance to do an update on my options but I’m still doing them).
Shares and Investment Trusts
No new shares or ITs were bought – I just reinvested in existing holdings.
Current share/IT portfolio can be found here.
(Entire portfolio here)
Future Fund
At the end of August, my FF had continued its upward trajectory, hitting £428,532.39 – the rocket continues its mad flight ever upwards to the beyond. I should be rejoicing but still not really…
Dividends and Other Income
An average month for dividends: Continue reading
