Recent content by Busabob

Well, I'm back after a 15 month hiatus of earning and paying down debt. Current situation is 47, wife 47. Net assets $1.5M, liabilities $200k ($143k mortgage). Have to pay gains on $900k of assets (ISO's) but they will be paid in 6 equal annual payments. Getting closer......

Thanks for the feedback. The $78,000 figure is before taxes. The ISO's will be paid out in 6 equal annual payments after I leave the company. I should also mention that I do plan to work part time and seasonally (getting the heck out of AZ in the summer!) from 50-62. Also, my wife has a...

45, wife 45. Want to retire at 50, currently have 850k, project $1.2M at retirement of which I will have to pay gains on $850k (ISO's). I will have zero debt, property taxes and and insurance of $2800 year, plan to live 35 years, wife and I both will qualify for SS totaling $2,500 a month...

Thanks Big E. My wife is going to need some convincing too. Mainly that without a mortgage, and not investing anymore we can afford to live on A LOT LESS and still have a great standard of living with nice vacations and plenty of activities. We've always spent wisely but lived very well...

That's a mile from me! The Starbucks on Warner/Cooper is my regular stop. Shop at the Fry's across the street.

Hi Everyone, Like everyone else here, I want to retire early! How's tomorrow looking??? Well, I'm 45 and not quite there, but sometime between now and when I turn 55 I will be. Looking to learn from those that have, what pitfalls to watch for, what to expect? Probably will work seasonally...