A lot of ordinary voters made a lot of money in the stock market this year. I took money out....spent it....and lo and behold....I have more money than before my withdrawal.
Did that too. Health problems forced me to do it and I fully funded the HSA to get the Tax Benefits while paying through the Nose because of Obamacare and the DemocRATS.
And like you I was shocked to see more money than when I withdrew.
Whoo Hoo! Top that DemocRATS!