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I know this will vary greatly, but would be interested to know what the average is here in the forum. What area of the country you live, married single, mortgage or not would be helpful info. Also, where does the majority of your expenses come from. As I prepare for possible Semi-er soon, would...

Hello, I want to get your input on what advice I should give my two sons as my oldest is first year of college and youngest is a junior in H.S. What type of investment accounts should i set up for them so that they can be in the best position possible in the future. Currently they both work at...

Hello, I just wanted to get some advice on which is the best software to use as I want to get serious about watching my spending. I plan to semi ER in the 2017-18 time frame. The things that are most important are linking my accounts to the software with a great emphasis on security. Also...

I just ran my numbers through FIREcalc and got a 100% success rate for my projected income/expenses during semi and early retirement. So I'm feeling a little cautiously optimistic about FIREcalcs calculations. Here is what I plugged in: $43,000 for annual expenses / a portfolio of $40,000 which...

I posted earlier about my intentions to semi early retire in 4 years once my sons are finished with college. So my plan is to work maybe 20 hours a week and generate $10k a year with my wife doin the same from age 47 to 59. My wife is 4 years older and we both will draw SS at age 62 my pension...

I actually am just looking for reassurance. I receive $3000 a month in pension after taxes and will have a monthly budget of ~ $3000 includes $300 a month into roth account and $150 into savings and 11-1200 mortgage. My wife will work and earn ~ $20,000 a year as a dental assistant and I plan to...

Hello everyone glad I found this site. My name is Devin and I retired from the Army (21 years) on 7/31/2011. I currently still work and I am looking for ER in 2018. I have two sons that I am waiting to finish college before I start thinking about my new life as a true retiree. I currently make...