Recent content by Dtail

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At 14m in investment assets, he is probably already in the top tax bracket.

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I got that too. No 5% 5 yr in sight. Also slowly transitioning some of my Fidelity 5%+ MM into 2 to 3 yr CD's.

Secure Income Retire Early. Effectively it means you have income flow such as SS and Pensions which covers all or enough of your expenses.

4 today

Good decision.

Perhaps but he is past the when to take the SS decision and how much to convert to Roth......

Congrats. I love your posts and they show your love for your wife. You might be the oldest current active poster.

Exactly. No debit card usage for me except ATM cash withdrawals and not many of those either, since I get paid in cash for the lessons I provide.

Yup same one listed in Fidelity.

5 today. Got caught in the tunnel.

Our relationship has improved since retirement, even though for example we spend much less than pre retirement. Everything is more relaxed without work. We each have our separate workout routines, but come together in the afternoon and evening. Frequency of arguments are less and pleasant times...

Most folks post their investment performance gross without including withdrawals. A few do include it, but usually indicate as such.

Going to see the Rays vs Mets today. Diana Ross this Thursday.