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03-09-2011, 04:11 PM
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#81
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,596
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Mr. Purron is very happy after a week + of retirement. He's busy planning out the garage (man cave) we're building. He spent a large part of his career doing project management and can finally use those skills for something near and dear to his heart.
I attended a number of send offs for him this past month. Can't even begin to express how proud I am of him. 33 + years on the job and leaving on such a high note.
We're in heaven.....just wish we could dance this well!!
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03-14-2011, 11:45 AM
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#82
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Confused about dryer sheets
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 2
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Long time lurker, first time poster.
A little background, Age 55, longtime slave employee at Midwest MegaCorp. Had trouble thinking of a username but since TodaysTheDay as in my last day at Midwest MegaCorp, it seemed to fit.
Lucky enough to have a pension starting immediately and a modest nestegg to fund a modest lifestyle.
Good luck to the rest of the class of 2011.
TTD
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03-14-2011, 04:03 PM
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#83
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NC
Posts: 21,298
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As always, feel free to make changes or adds yourselves...
afntrn56 (55)
bizlady (55)
bob boag (55)
chinaco (55)
cj (56)
dessert (60)
frugal-one (??)
heyduke (55)
Jacmac (53)
Jacmac DH (56)
jimbohoward69 (41)
JmfromTx (56)
KingB (62)
kwblack (54)
martyp (55)
Midpack (57)
NW Landlady DH (55)
OhSoClose (54)
Purron DH (55)
RunningBum (49)
Skye (62)
steelyman (53)
TodaysTheDay (55)
zaqxsw (57)
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No one agrees with other people's opinions; they merely agree with their own opinions -- expressed by somebody else. Sydney Tremayne
Retired Jun 2011 at age 57
Target AA: 50% equity funds / 45% bonds / 5% cash
Target WR: Approx 1.5% Approx 20% SI (secure income, SS only)
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03-14-2011, 04:27 PM
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#84
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,596
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TodaysTheDay
Long time lurker, first time poster.
A little background, Age 55, longtime slave employee at Midwest MegaCorp. Had trouble thinking of a username but since TodaysTheDay as in my last day at Midwest MegaCorp, it seemed to fit.
Lucky enough to have a pension starting immediately and a modest nestegg to fund a modest lifestyle.
Good luck to the rest of the class of 2011.
TTD
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Welcome!!! Glad you finally "decloaked". Hope to hear more about your retirement experience.
Been retired a few years myself and my husband just retired this month. We're working on getting used to being around each other more
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I purr therefore I am.
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03-14-2011, 05:08 PM
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#85
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: NC Triangle
Posts: 5,807
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Welcome!! A perfect day to make your first post, and an even better day to punch the clock for the last time.
A toast to this day - your day!
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03-14-2011, 05:12 PM
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#86
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 5,072
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No surprise to me... 55 is the age where many company plans (and the irs) legally allow access to certain tax-deferred retirement funds like 401k (without penalty), pensions, and benefits.
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03-14-2011, 06:30 PM
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#87
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Confused about dryer sheets
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 2
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chinaco
No surprise to me... 55 is the age where many company plans (and the irs) legally allow access to certain tax-deferred retirement funds like 401k (without penalty), pensions, and benefits.
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Excellent point, leaving active employment in the year that you turn 55 allows you to tap you 401k without the 10% penalty. Since that is the biggest part of my modest nestegg, it was surely part of the plan.
TTD
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03-18-2011, 01:38 PM
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#88
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 217
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Hello all. First post. Last day of work 1/14/2011. 1/15/2011 retirement date. Age 55.
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Class of 2011 roster update
03-18-2011, 01:51 PM
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#89
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 217
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Class of 2011 roster update
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03-18-2011, 03:43 PM
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#90
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NC
Posts: 21,298
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Welcome aboard prototype, and thanks for adding your info to the list! I changed you to a greenie with a wave though - since you're on the other side!
afntrn56 (55)
bizlady (55)
bob boag (55)
chinaco (55)
cj (56)
dessert (60)
frugal-one (??)
heyduke (55)
Jacmac (53)
Jacmac DH (56)
jimbohoward69 (41)
JmfromTx (56)
KingB (62)
kwblack (54)
martyp (55)
Midpack (57)
NW Landlady DH (55)
OhSoClose (54)
Prototype (55)
Purron DH (55)
RunningBum (49)
Skye (62)
steelyman (53)
TodaysTheDay (55)
zaqxsw (57)
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No one agrees with other people's opinions; they merely agree with their own opinions -- expressed by somebody else. Sydney Tremayne
Retired Jun 2011 at age 57
Target AA: 50% equity funds / 45% bonds / 5% cash
Target WR: Approx 1.5% Approx 20% SI (secure income, SS only)
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03-18-2011, 05:41 PM
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#91
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: NC Triangle
Posts: 5,807
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03-18-2011, 05:45 PM
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#92
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: NC Triangle
Posts: 5,807
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03-18-2011, 07:58 PM
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#93
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Dryer sheet wannabe
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 16
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Scheduled to turn green on 1 May at 57.
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03-19-2011, 05:14 AM
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#94
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NC
Posts: 21,298
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afntrn56 (55)
bizlady (55)
bob boag (55)
chinaco (55)
cj (56)
dessert (60)
frugal-one (??)
heyduke (55)
Jacmac (53)
Jacmac DH (56)
jimbohoward69 (41)
JmfromTx (56)
KingB (62)
kwblack (54)
martyp (55)
Midpack (57)
NW Landlady DH (55)
OhSoClose (54)
Prototype (55)
Purron DH (55)
RunningBum (49)
Sixteen Tons (57)
Skye (62)
steelyman (53)
TodaysTheDay (55)
zaqxsw (57)
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No one agrees with other people's opinions; they merely agree with their own opinions -- expressed by somebody else. Sydney Tremayne
Retired Jun 2011 at age 57
Target AA: 50% equity funds / 45% bonds / 5% cash
Target WR: Approx 1.5% Approx 20% SI (secure income, SS only)
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03-20-2011, 12:34 AM
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#95
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 72
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I am happy to announce that I will be joining the 2011 club. I have given notice that I will retire from MegaUniversity on June 30, 2011. It is a surreal feeling to plan to leave the place where I've spent so much time for 35 years, but I can't think of any reason to stay, and there are many reasons to go.
DH, a realtor, has unofficially "semi-retired" and is greatly reducing his hours. He is splitting all his listings now, and only working with repeat clients. His business is toxic, and I'm proud of how he's separating himself from it.
I really appreciate this forum, and the good folks who share their experience here -- it has given me the tools and encouragement to make a plan and work it.
Cheers!
afntrn56 (55)
bizlady (55)
bob boag (55)
chinaco (55)
cj (56)
dessert (60)
frugal-one (??)
heyduke (55)
Jacmac (53)
Jacmac DH (56)
jimbohoward69 (41)
JmfromTx (56)
KingB (62)
kwblack (54)
martyp (55)
Midpack (57)
NW Landlady DH (55)
OhSoClose (54)
Prototype (55)
Purron DH (55)
RunningBum (49)
Sixteen Tons (57)
Skye (62)
steelyman (53)
TodaysTheDay (55)
zaqxsw (57)
NeverBored (59)
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03-20-2011, 07:27 AM
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#96
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NC
Posts: 21,298
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27 and counting...
afntrn56 (55)
bizlady (55)
bob boag (55)
chinaco (55)
cj (56)
dessert (60)
frugal-one (??)
heyduke (55)
Jacmac (53)
Jacmac DH (56)
jimbohoward69 (41)
JmfromTx (56)
KingB (62)
kwblack (54)
martyp (55)
Midpack (57)
NeverBored (59)
NW Landlady DH (55)
OhSoClose (54)
Prototype (55)
Purron DH (55)
RunningBum (49)
Sixteen Tons (57)
Skye (62)
steelyman (53)
TodaysTheDay (55)
zaqxsw (57)
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No one agrees with other people's opinions; they merely agree with their own opinions -- expressed by somebody else. Sydney Tremayne
Retired Jun 2011 at age 57
Target AA: 50% equity funds / 45% bonds / 5% cash
Target WR: Approx 1.5% Approx 20% SI (secure income, SS only)
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03-22-2011, 04:41 AM
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#98
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 348
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still make me happy to come to this place and see my green name with the goodbye smiley.... life is grand
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I am FIRE'd... :)
contract on the house, bought an RV and now traveling across America
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03-22-2011, 07:47 AM
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#99
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 517
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Ten more working days for me! Three this week, three next week, and one day per month in April. May 1, here I come!! (and then I'll have my name in green with the goodbye smiley!!)
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03-26-2011, 06:57 PM
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#100
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Desert SW
Posts: 358
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