Recent content by 38Chevy454

The beauty of being FI is you can do what you want to. Having a job that can work part time and you like is great. Take time to enjoy the extra time you have now. If your BS bucket gets too full, you have options. Great job getting to the point where you are. Welcome to the forum.

Casual observation says that keeping active and maintaining reasonable mental and physical health go together. The old axiom, use it or lose it.

Buy something that puts a smile on your face, instead of just a transportation appliance. A smile when driving, or when looking at it.

Distributed out 4 yards of mulch yesterday. About 4 or maybe 6 yards to go. My utility trailer holds 2 yards, buy the mulch in bulk ($37.50/yd) at the place where the mulch is made; which is only about 6 miles from the house. It's a real full yard scoop, whereas most of the garden centers have a...

Zero. I don't count cost of shoes.

Let's give this a one-week bump, in case any others missed it

Sort of related, I bought an old 2004 F-150 that only had one transponder type key. I learned there are places that can duplicate a key, so you have two keys - but that second key is really just a copy of the first key. To the vehicle's computer, the two keys are identical. The second key is not...

Good for you, enjoy your retirement!

Several previous replies stated the acronym. I view it as two distinct, but related parts: Financial Independence = you have sufficient total investments that are able to meet your desired std of living budget needs; i.e. you do not have to work. The money you need can come from many varied...

Right now I think either week is OK for me. But seems more people are preferring the first based on replies.

Thanks for the upcoming update, looking forward to the new features and ease of use.

I agree with the other replies, unless there is something that benefits the company, why would they give you a severance that ultimately costs them money? I totally understand that your BS bucket is full and you want to get out. Try looking at it another way, you are FI and could retire now if...

Thanks for the information sharing. I agree that FIRE preparation starts early, as you pointed out the decision is not always based on your best timing or circumstances. Hopefully your medical issues still allow for a long and happy retirement. Your positive attitude shows through.

Just checking: if I delay SS does that mean I have more money for drinking as older? :laugh: :facepalm: Back to serious, I have seen examples of excessive drinking by retirees that has caused problems. Both medically and socially. I will be at a social event and may start out with 2-3 beers...

Funny related, I graduated from traffic school many times before I actually graduated from college. Six times in 5 years, back then the various counties did not have a state-wide database; so whether the policy was once every 2 years, or once per year, I was eligible. It was just 8 hours of...