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How long would you wait to receive the pertinent information to make a minor child the beneficiary of an IRA before moving on? I had a much loved relative die quite a few years ago and leave behind a spouse and one child. I asked for the information to make the surviving spouse the custodian...

I have read most of the postings for the last couple years on this site regarding the surgery and am grateful for all that information. I will have measurements this week and then must decide on the type of lens for a surgery within a few weeks. I have beginning stage glaucoma and have been...

Have always wanted to travel by train since reading about the Orphan Trains as a child. Have begun investigating the Coastal Starlight from Los Angeles to Seattle, but would consider other routes. The sleepers are pricey and those with a bathroom even more so. Would appreciate hearing any...

Am working on rewriting my will and met with estate lawyer. Now I am in the pondering stage. *FIREd one year ago (Yipee!), am single, no children, no pets, Texas resident, no debt, small home, various mutual funds, Roth IRA, 403b, teacher pension, no Social Security. *If I die prematurely, there...

Joined this wonderful site a year ago and visit almost daily to soak up retirement wisdom. Have learned much and feel well prepared and ready. I will be retiring at the end of December 2013 at age 59. Woo Hoo! I will receive about $31,000 of compensation and unused sick leave payable in...

Followed this wonderful site since last summer, have read and learned so much and am grateful for the expertise, candid opinions, and willingness to help others that is prevalent here. Plan to FIRE in December 2013. Work as an educator in a public school. Deal with hundreds of students...

Greetings ER friends. :greetings10: Joined recently and looking for advice. I have lived a frugal life, always beneath my means. My passions are traveling, hiking, and reading. I’m a single female, 57, planning to leave paid employment in December 2013. I’ll qualify for a $46,000.00...

I love this site! The information, tips, suggestions, opinions, and humor are super. I am single and 57 and looking forward to December 2013 as my launch time. As a longtime educator, I am looking forward to leaving behind the insane activity and involvement level of a school and having time...