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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.

Me too:coolsmiley:

+12.73% (excluding home)

Very happy to be somewhat close to "average" in this crowd. :)

I'm not familiar with the case but, generally speaking, I do not see this Supreme court weakening property rights.

For me, 25 - 30x expenses + a paid-off home in an area I was happy living + some modest ability to generate a little part-time income doing stuff I like.

Helpful summary, but it is still too early in the process for me to get worked up about what might happen. However, when the details finally emerge and become law, I will know where to come for informed analysis on how the new law affects my ER and how to adjust my strategy going forward...

I was quoting from memory, and I botched it a little. So after a bit of googling, here is the actual quote (from the Tao Te Ching): "When nothing is done, nothing remains undone."

"The less that I do, the less that remains undone." Lao Tsu

Way to go!

What a great post! You're obviously giving this a great deal of thought and that is a good thing. The others are correct - this is an individual dilemma only you can answer - but, in the spirit of taking your questions at face value, I will give you my perspective.