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Your Tuesday Matters More Than Your Vacation

Brad Barrett
By Brad Barrett · · 5 min read
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On Vacation…

I’m on vacation this week for the Slow FI Retreat, hiking in the White Mountains, and a little relaxation in Ogunquit, Maine.

So I’m keeping the newsletter a little shorter than usual. I only have two things for you this week...


Update Your Net Worth

Every three months I spend five minutes updating my net worth spreadsheet and I think this is the single most useful financial habit I’ve adopted.

The third quarter of 2026 just ended, and here’s your reminder to update your net worth spreadsheet.

If you’ve never done it, it’s simple:

·         Log into each account and record your balances

·         Add up everything you own = Total Assets

·         Add up everything you owe = Total Liabilities

·         Total Assets minu

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