Recent content by windedhare

Good luck to you and always lovely to hear when people find their right one. :) To your question, I liked that my DH picked out the ring and surprised me. Of course it was a big purchase and he did ask for my preferences and knew what my dislikes were. He hinted at one point that I could pick...

1,2,3,5,7,8,10 plus 3 more: A) 24/7 projects --> ridiculous expections B) Dealing with Bullies C) Mandated travel to undesirable locales

Re: PRWCX thoughts? (TRowe Price capital appreciat All of my other funds are in index so this was a higher expense ratio, but it appealed to me for the same reason you noted--- the historical returns were impressively stable even in the rough times. I believe I stumbled upon it on a past Fool...

I try to remember my definition of life's purpose is the pursuit of happiness. And if you are a disciplined savor, educated investor, you do need to

I've lived in three of I think five states with no state income tax. TX, FL, NH. I would have a really hard time accepting a state income tax at this stage. IIRC, in Texas sales tax is relatively high, I think its 7.25 with some counties near at 8%.

Thanks for the book recommendation, ERSBob. I am a bookworm and needed something for todays plane ride. May come back from the holidays with a bunch of ideas or questions for the board ;) Happy Turkey day

I agree with the others and gf. As hard as you have been working, you gotta earmark some fun money. If a little fun money can prevent a "quarter/mid-life crisis" you may look at it as an investment. ;D Don't go overboard, but you also gotta remember to enjoy life. Tomorrow is not promised...

ERSBob, Thanks for your sharing comments. Your words speak loudly. These are definitley value based decisions and values reside in the individual. In the end we want each other to be happy-- if I am not happy working he'll probably be much happier if I'm not ;D. Ifs hes happier working, I'm...

I have gone full circle. Growing up, we were not allowed to wear shoes in house. Cultural thing. As a kid I hated it and all the other rules we had to live with that were different than my friends from school. :-/ As soon as I had my own place, yeah, I wore shoes in the house because I...

Kay, welcome to the board. I am not ER yet, so I can't advise. Yet I can't resist responding because I must be on the exact same road as you, just a little bit behind. I am convinced the female experience of ER is unique due to the generational differences between us and our mothers and fathers...

Back to your topic, can't give advise but will share a female perspective: People generally dont like to talk about their own or loved ones mortality. But, we have been told women supposedly live longer than men, and she is 5 years younger-- maybe she would be more comfortable with her own...

Re: Ouch, Windedhare, that was my motivation too. Great post Nords! I dont have this knowledge yet, but I know myself and I know parenthood will be the biggest "challenge". I am smart enough to realize that at this point I need to re-wire my head to prepare for the responsibility. I think of...

Re: Trailer Home with Land or Small House...You De LOL-- I can hear the Pyscho "eeek,eek, eek" music in the background of this post!! :) I think a German Shephard would be a good alternative!

Jarhead, As long as he enjoys his work, and I am "allowed" to enjoy vER, I can be the supportive wife. :D. You make good points and clearly he is not ready to ER. He has a whole world to conquer still! And I do enjoy him v. much- he is my life. :) Maybe I am worried about feeling guilty over...

I'm too unlucky not to plan. In planning I believe I make up for the lack of luck. I could be delusional, but at least the delusion makes me think I have some control:D