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ggbutcher, I must admit seeing the word "Colorado" in your title got my attention. Than I read your introduction. It is nice to have you part of the forum. I am new myself...Actually I have been a registered memeber for two days:)

Great Feedback I would like to thank everyone for their kind words of direction. I have learned quite a bit from this forum which I believe to be words of wisdom based on years of experience. I started a small business which I was later able to sell to a group of investors, after taxes and...

Mobile app works great BTW Sent from my XT1028 using Early Retirement Forum mobile app

I think Alaska55 asked a fair question...about did he have enough to retire in Thailand. I personally would like to ask what is the consensus on this issue? Aside from the irrational behavior... Sent from my XT1028 using Early Retirement Forum mobile app

I understand what you are saying, thank you for taking the time to explain your point of view in a rational non judgmental manner. I was actually taken back by the previous post from another user.

I understand what you are saying, thank you for taking the time to explain your point of view in a rational non judgmental manner. I was actually taken back by the previous post from another user.

Can you point me to the retirement calculator you are referring to? I didnt see it at the bottom of the page and I would like to take a look and make sure im on the right track!

my expenses are 1025 per month.

I am a single male. no kids. no personal debt. My personal net worth is 600k liquid I do pay mortgage of 535.00 per month interest only. the home loan amount is 103k the appraised value is 100k. What would be a good nest egg amount to carry me through the rest of my lifetime? Can I stop...

Are you able to use a Nexus 5 effectively on TracPhone?

Trarm, Like yourself I started with the commission based brokerage firm and made the switch to Vanguard. As your assets grow or if you are just looking for direction you may want to consider paying for a one time consultation with a fee based financial planner. Also depending upon your invested...

Lsbcal, You have different options when it comes to recharging your phone battery. If your phone has a removable battery you may want to consider a second or third battery backup battery. There are also portable battery packs you can buy that will provide hours if not days of cell phone use...

Tailgate, I cut the cord about 12 years ago and never looked back. We started with vonage as the backup phone line than moved to lingo than magic jack. I finally settled on google voice as there is also a smartphone app avaliable for android phones and the service is free (with a broadband...

Murphey, You are exactly where I want to be in three years. Nice job! There is hope!

Welcome greydog I am new to the site as well! I have been reading various posts for the last two hours and enjoyed every minute. This may be a silly question but how do I start a new thread? LOL