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Greetings,
Everytime I come to this site I get so overwhelmed with emotion - the energy is so positive - I just know my plan for ER will work - but it is oh so scary to think about not having a paycheck every week.
So - what's my deal? Me - I'm 42, hubby is 48 - no kids, 2 dogs. Love to spend money on toys and are just discovering exotic travel. Still - we save lots and live below our means. I like all the discussion that savers really only need 50% or less of their gross income. I've always thought it but the "experts" all indicated I was wrong. Good thing I found this site - now I will begin to make a real plan. I am already beginning to feel the confidence build. I look forward to discussing and learning from like-minded souls.
We should have about 1.2M to 1.4M when we retire in 7 years (currently at about $750K). Hubby will get a pension of about 30K (inflation proofed), me about 12K when I hit 60 (not inflation proofed). He will not get SS as he has always worked for an organizaation that did not participate (lucky us!). I don't count on any SS for me as it will be at least 20 years before I can draw it. We think comfortable living expesnes will be about $50K with an optimum retirement spend of about 70-$80K.
I am in the process of consolidating accounts from previous employers. My big question is are 403Bs, 401ks or IRAs better for early retirees? I am having trouble finding good descriptions about early withdrawl options. It seems to me that several smaller IRAs are more beneficial than 1 great big one. What are the benefits of having money in one or the other type of account?
Ideas or thoughts are welcome.
Thanks!
Rita
Everytime I come to this site I get so overwhelmed with emotion - the energy is so positive - I just know my plan for ER will work - but it is oh so scary to think about not having a paycheck every week.
So - what's my deal? Me - I'm 42, hubby is 48 - no kids, 2 dogs. Love to spend money on toys and are just discovering exotic travel. Still - we save lots and live below our means. I like all the discussion that savers really only need 50% or less of their gross income. I've always thought it but the "experts" all indicated I was wrong. Good thing I found this site - now I will begin to make a real plan. I am already beginning to feel the confidence build. I look forward to discussing and learning from like-minded souls.
We should have about 1.2M to 1.4M when we retire in 7 years (currently at about $750K). Hubby will get a pension of about 30K (inflation proofed), me about 12K when I hit 60 (not inflation proofed). He will not get SS as he has always worked for an organizaation that did not participate (lucky us!). I don't count on any SS for me as it will be at least 20 years before I can draw it. We think comfortable living expesnes will be about $50K with an optimum retirement spend of about 70-$80K.
I am in the process of consolidating accounts from previous employers. My big question is are 403Bs, 401ks or IRAs better for early retirees? I am having trouble finding good descriptions about early withdrawl options. It seems to me that several smaller IRAs are more beneficial than 1 great big one. What are the benefits of having money in one or the other type of account?
Ideas or thoughts are welcome.
Thanks!
Rita