Recent content by TimSF

Congratulations! I feel the same way. I am 10 years in, and the 11th year is better than the 1st.

I've found that, to become a cheerful giver, it helps to start early in life. It's about developing a good habit, like many others, that gets easier with practice.

It's not "income" if it hasn't "come in."

"The Human Centipede" (2009)

I hit 10 years this month and I echo your sentiment entirely.

That sounds amazing! Where does one pick up extra dogs?

$100 a day, but dog requires insulin injections.

For me, I had a number and when I reached it, I retired from a very lucrative career. Been happy ever since!

"Anyone else been here?" Yes, most of us have been there. It's about prioritizing other values over money and acting accordingly. When do you say "Enough"?

I may be oversimplifying but I think of it as a tax question. If I think my taxes will be going up in the future - e.g., because of new income (social security/pension/rmd's) or increasing tax rates - then I should draw from tIRA first and pay tax on that income now rather than later. If I...

Yes. I think you're good to go. Your situation closely mirrors mine when I FIRE'd in 2013.

Yesterday, the San Francisco Health Department ordered the closure through April 30 of all meeting spaces in San Francisco that accommodate 100 people.

So sorry to hear this news. He was much admired here.

56 years old, 6 years retired, and 70% stocks.

I always start with Reuters.com.