Recent content by LearningToGrow

Cong-Rats RiverRat! No more sinking, Sunday night "yuck-work-tomorrow" feelings for you anymore. All the best to you and the Missus ;D

Many, many thanks to everyone for the swift responses and practical suggestions. I'm printing these out for guidelines as some of the ideas are also new for me! Trace, it's particularly key for my daughter to hear from another gal who has been investing early on (even if you weren't as...

Late to the party, yet thrilled to read about the good news: CONGRATULATIONS, BIG $$$ JIM!!!! 'en don't it feel gooooood??!!! ;D Jean Patricia

Was able to find Carson's 8 steps at the library and totally digging Humberto Cruz's column! These resources are beginning to provide some much needed information and incentive. Many thanks! Jean Patricia

Tonight, at dinner, my daughter said she'd like to save for "some real estate." Spoke about putting money away for a few years and find a place she could live in and rent out part of. She is paying off the last of cc debt and has been enjoying the new feeling of seeing her savings account grow...

Charlie, Thank you. If my parents ever do need some "liquid", I surely want to know where to best to draw it from. Hoping this planner guy will pinpoint a reasonable (and simple) strategy. I appreciate your suggestion of holding on and just letting it be until needed. Wisdom like my Dad. This...

Thank you everyone who responded for the (quick) and detailed ideas. (Nords, you've designed & outlined my new "hobby" - very grateful for the links and resources.) It's a complicated (I think) situation. I've got 5 sibs. I am POA; one brother is health proxy. Nursing home (and costs) a must...

Hello, I'm Jean Patricia. I've been reading these forums for a few weeks with much enjoyment - learning a few things too :D Wasn't sure if I truly wanted to retire early. Currently, I like my job, yet now realize that I'm assuming it will always be there for me. My life is rather simple. I have...