Poll:How much cash at beginning of ER?

[old woman]

I haven't retired yet but don't see needing a lot of money sitting in cash. My SS and rental income should be fine month to month so I only need for car insurance, property taxes and wants from savings. I might keep a year or worth of taxes and insurance say 10K total or about 1/3 year LE plus maybe some money to fix up my house to sell. I will move someplace cheaper probably so cost might go down.

 

[Bikerdude]

I include a CD ladder as cash.

 

[jebmke]

Keep no cash. Sell (usually bonds these days) to eat.

 

[mickeyd]

I do not recall the amount, so I guessed between 6-12 months. It's about 2 years worth of expenses now.