Hi. I have been reading the forums for about 2 months learning more about FIRE. I decided that active discussion will allow me to learn more as I participate and I may be able to help others as well.
A little about myself:
I am 43, have been married to the same wonderful woman for over 24 years. I have always been somewhat frugal and learned the basics of personal finance on my own. My wife has slowly moved over to being frugal over the years but does not enjoy talking about finances in general. I have made some progress recently and hope to be able to talk to her about my desires to quit working before 67.
I have 3 kids ages 15, 9 and 4.
I am currently an auditor with the federal government which I like but don't love. Three years ago I retired from active duty Navy after 22 years as an E-8. I currently have assets to support about a 4.5% WR taking into account my military pension and rental income from our first house. Our only debt is the mortgage on our current residence which we are refinancing to a 15 year fixed as I write this.
I look forward to contributing.
A little about myself:
I am 43, have been married to the same wonderful woman for over 24 years. I have always been somewhat frugal and learned the basics of personal finance on my own. My wife has slowly moved over to being frugal over the years but does not enjoy talking about finances in general. I have made some progress recently and hope to be able to talk to her about my desires to quit working before 67.
I have 3 kids ages 15, 9 and 4.
I am currently an auditor with the federal government which I like but don't love. Three years ago I retired from active duty Navy after 22 years as an E-8. I currently have assets to support about a 4.5% WR taking into account my military pension and rental income from our first house. Our only debt is the mortgage on our current residence which we are refinancing to a 15 year fixed as I write this.
I look forward to contributing.