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Congratulations! Enjoy your new found freedom.

Vanguard executives have just issued a statement saying that deflation is a real risk for the global economy, but didn't seem to be concerned with the U.S. economy. If global deflation should become a problem, how will this impact our investments? Quote from CNBC: "Executives at Vanguard...

If you are like us, you will be euphoric for at least the next 12 months. After that you will experience a sense of peace that will last forever. Congratulations!

We've been retired for 8 years. We have absolutely no problem obtaining new credit. We use social security, pension, rental income and monthly withdrawal from our IRA as income.

Congratulations, you've now had 15 years of being the envy of working folks.

Congratulations on your accomplishment. I'm sure that you are the envy of many of your friends, relatives and neighbors.

I think you're doing a fabulous job. Being able to retire early while still having 3 children in school is a remarkable accomplishment. Keep up the excellent work!

My friend's 403 (b) is with AXA. It is not in any way associated with the state. She will be collecting CALSTRS, a California pension. In this state, you are allowed to earn up to $40,000 without losing any pension benefits.

A friend of mine who is 55 years old will be retiring from a school district in June and will begin collecting a pension at that time. She will then do occasional substitute teaching. She would like to withdraw money from her 403(b) as soon as she retires. Under section 72 (t) of the IRS code...

I think Genworth may be trying to hide something. Why did they not disclose the actual number of retirees? Instead they lumped them together with pre-retirees. Genworth states they used: "A quantitative online survey of 1,340 retired consumers and pre-retirees" Could it be that they...

We go out of town frequently and sometimes for as long as two months. I found this thread very helpful: http://www.early-retirement.org/forums/f29/how-long-can-you-leave-home-and-leave-it-empty-67935.html

According to a Dutch study, male civil service employees significantly reduced their chances of dying by retiring at age 55 because of an immediate reduction in stress: Study: early retirees less likely to die - Encore - MarketWatch http://papers.tinbergen.nl/13119.pdf

My very first Social Security payment will be deposited in my checking account on May 22nd, which also happens to be earliest possible date that I can begin collecting it.

We took our vehicle down to the tire store to have the studded tires changed over. DW, my dog and I took a walk along the beautiful Deschutes River.

Welcome Slaternuthink! DW and I have also become addicted to leisure since we ER'd 7 years ago.