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So funny About 10 years ago i drove down to Rocky Point thinking we would really see some Cinco action. In Mexico they dont even celebrate. Much more lively here in Phoenix!

Same here Retired in 2018 thinking i was completely done.Started to sub teach at a local school to help out. (never taught in my life!) Fast forward, i was offered a adjunct at the community college teaching what i know (electrical) One day a week, summers off,full benefits Teaching could be a...

I left 3 years ago at 59 Best decision I have ever made!

Stated my case a few post back.Here is what i witnessed with 2 co workers 2008 market tanks 2009 put all their money in stable value 2010-2016 watch the market go sky high all the while they are in stable value both worked 5-8 years longer then they wanted

on paper i lost 375K BETWEEN SEPT 2008 AND APRIL 2009.Took a breath and invested all of my cash, maxed out my 401k in May 2009 I retired in Sept 2018 primarily because of my net gain from 2009-2018

My Mother will turn 81 in Feb. For the last 10 years she has lived on 25K annually. I have yet to meet anyone happier and more fulfilled then her. Guess your net worth is relative only to you:):):)

Retired in September. I've never once considered a volatile market as a reason not to go.All of the calc's I did were more centered at my expenses, not at the ups and downs of the market

Congrats my friend! As I type this, I have 6 days left to work.Yes I have planned for retirement for years however,the decision was made in 1 week. Walked into work one morning and realized my heart was no where to be found! Looking forward to a few months of "nothing".After I will make some...

I love my home so much............... I sold it! Built my own ICF home in 2004 after work.Got an offer i could not refuse and let it go in June.Now i live in a 700 sq ft casita.House was 3000+ Ive never been happier! Rent and utilities are the same as what i paid in property tax! I think i...

My last day of work is 9/12/2018.Done at 3:30 pm on a one way flight to the midwest at 7:10 pm.Going to spend time with family and friends, might even help with the soybean harvest. When iam ready i will fly back here to the desert and soak up the retirement sunshine! Have my hybrid bike all...

I myself have just signed paperwork for a 9/12 exit.Plan on cobra insurance for 18 months.After I will examine the ACA and also short term.If I read correctly, short term goes from 3 months to 12 months starting 10/18.This may be an option

Good Job!:dance:

Love to give you 20 of mine!:laugh:

Thanks Everyone! Small update: Had a roundtrip ticket to go back and see family and friends in the midwest.Canceled the return flight and made it a 1 way. I will fly back when iam good and ready!The joy of not working!

I was working with a group of 6, myself being the second youngest.45% of my 401K was evaporated during that meltdown.As I watched the older group pull what remained of their 401's into cash, I maxed mine and went all in.Made an incredible amount of money in 2009, stayed the course and signed my...

Great advice here!

pulled the trigger Count me in on the class of 2018! signed my papers today.Looking forward to spending much more time with family and hobbies.I will be 59 Sunday:dance::dance::dance::dance:

Hi All Been lurking on this site for years trying to learn all I could about FIRE.Today I sign my letter of intent to retire! Have about 20 actual working days left.Sunday will be my 59th birthday.I'am soooo looking forward to all the things I have planned to do.While money management was the...

Same here Doesn't stop the the hack, however you can respond right then

You called that one!

So true Seen it happen to a couple friends.My goal for 2018 is to get all my numbers.I want to be able to exit if need be

You still post like a troll

Congrats on your exit.One thing is holding me from pulling the trigger.It's called health insurance! Company has a carrot in front of me.They will pay 80% of my premium if i stay 44 months.:nonono::nonono:

Well said As an old farmer told me when i was a young man: He had never seen a hearst pulling a U-Haul!

LMAO! Me too The motor in my dragster is 25K 1100 HP. And use coupons at the grocery store every week,drive a 20 year old car.We all have our thing!