Recent content by RetiringAt55

I spent 10 years RVing frequently with first a trailer, then a Class A, and finally a Class B. I drove all of them confidently, did most of the trip planning, and some of the repairs since I am very handy and an engineer. I want to get a Class B van again someday as that fit my lifestyle. I...

What do you estimate per month for household repairs? I thought $200/month was reasonable. I also had $400/month for upgrades like new carpet.

Absolutely! I have been burnt too many times to put my financial security at risk ever again!

More Info Thank you for your responses. Finance Dave, I have good retiree health care already. I only pay $200 a month for a good PPO. After I get to Medicare age, it then provides money towards a Medicare supplement plan. So I've already included medical costs in my budget. Exchme, The...

Hello everyone! I posted on here in the past, but life got complicated. I retired in 2019 but went through a divorce in mid-2021 that forced me out of retirement. (Believe me it was worth every penny to get rid of my abusive ex-husband.) I am a software developer and was able to find a good...

We received these spam emails this morning as well.

To be honest, I don't know about Quicken anymore. I haven't used it in years. I've been mainly using Firecalc and Fidelity's Retirement Income Planner. I have run them both dozens of times. I get almost the same exact results from those two models even though they use totally different...

nvestysly, luckily the coworkers I will continue to see will be to play board games, RPGs, do crafts, go to gaming conventions, escape rooms, etc.. We surprisingly never talked about office politics outside the office in the past so I think it will turn out well. My plan for October is some...

Yes. Yes I did.

Free at last at 55! I officially retired today! I am feeling a mixture of euphoria and fear.:o This journey started back in March 2010, when I made the first of many spreadsheets to plan for early retirement. Since 2010, we saved as much as we could in our retirement plans. using low cost...

Last summer we replaced the boards on our 11x15 deck with Timbertech and absolutely love it. The only issue is that it can be slippery when wet, so you have to be careful going up and down the stairs if its wet. Heat does not seem to be a problem for us as the deck faces east and is shaded...

Why can't she collect survivors NOW and let her ss grow until she is 70? This is survivor's benefit, not spousal. Why would she have to wait until FRA?

Wow! 100 lbs! Kudos! Losing that weight did more for your retirement than any amount of financial planning!

Thank you! Our meals looks very similar to yours. With DH losing weight, we are hoping DH will live longer and help me BLOW THAT DOUGH in retirement! 58 work days to go!

Keto with IF. Me: Lost 35lbs, afternoon hypoglycemia gone. Maintained for a year. DH: Lost 60lbs, 20 to go. Health markers all better. Cardiologist says keep doing what you're doing. The big secret is that it is really all about diet. Get rid of the sugar and processed food. Exercise for...