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    2017 YTD investment performance thread

    2017 has done well. My question for the retirees over the years in retirement what kind of returns have you gotten. I understand we don't have these great years all the time. Just curios if I am 60/40 will my average returns make 6% . Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum
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    What have you read recently? 2009 -2020

    Working on Ben Sasse the vanishing American adult ..... good read! Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum
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    We are retired with 5 young kids (actually just had a baby this week)

    Yes please share your book, I would love to read it. Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum
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    Another Financial adviser story

    Ready - heart of a teacher. That's the way it should be. Thanks for sharing Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum
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    How big was your nest egg when you FIRE'd?

    +1 on wellness of your spouse Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum
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    How i got talked out of 8 1/2 % bonds

    I like your story, I have one too! A friend put me in annuity and I suffered for 5 years thank goodness I found this site.......thank you early retire.org I got out and rolled everything into my 401k and have it invested in vanguard funds. Currently at 8% returns. 8 from 2 is GREAT STUFF...
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    How big was your nest egg when you FIRE'd?

    Johnny great post thank you ! I too am close and hoping to jump but keep waiting for the boat to get closer to the dock. But how close wait to the boat is tied to the dock ? So seeing other post like yours helps. Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum
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    Sharing 23 years of Frugal Retirement

    Thank you !!! This is very helpful from someone wanting to retire. Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum
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    Sharing 23 years of Frugal Retirement

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    Your favorite restaurant

    Lamberts cafe in Brandon, Missouri Where they throw Rolls at you 😋 Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum
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    Ready to go 6/30/17

    Joe, run from the annuity! Stay with vanguard and educate yourself..... Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum
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    Pay down mortgage or keep investing?

    Some best advice I got, always put 15% in retirement fund and throw the rest at the house. Once house is paid throw extra at retirement. That 15% is compounding while paying the house off. Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum
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    Withdrawal Rate: your personal comfort zone.

    Well I am retiring this year, I understand the 4% withdraw strategy. But I see us pulling up to 5or 6 percent for 2 to 3 years right after retirement . Cutting back to 4% in our mid 60's. I will report back in a few years to see how it worked out. One retiree posted their last 12 years of...
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    Turning 55 in May and pondering about retiring at the end of July / 2017

    I am 55 and half .. same thing here I have already told them I am out this year at birthday. But I am worried too, large salary, do I have enough firecalc says yeah....plan on working part time with my sons Business once I am gone. Walking away after 31 years is hard no doubt. Sent...
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    Decreasing Spending Model?

    I agree the interest rate has change my thoughts on retirement! Increased rates drive my lump sum DOWN i am 55 and turn 56 end of year but if interest rates keep going up I may have to bale !! Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum
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    Looking for advice 401k

    Yes they do offer tpr stable fund yielding looks to me between 2-5% I do appreciate the advice, I am calling trp tomorrow to have a discussion. I guess it doesn't seem aggressive to me because I have always had these type funds......heck back in the day I had single stock Amoco and BP stock...
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    Looking for advice 401k

    So I am looking to depart my job of 31 years, when I turn 56 this year. Trowe handles our 401k. I was really happy with our discussion. I also mentioned I have a lump sum from my pension I would roll into this plan. Not once did he mention let's roll it to Ira. He said since your over 55 you...
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    Now retiring, need advice for an income fund

    What are you in now? Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum
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    hi I am..............a long time lurker...retired at 45 in may

    Thank you for your service. Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum
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    Did we make a mistake?

    I agree I believe Dave Ramsey is on to something Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum
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    Living off dividends, cap gains and interest

    A year or so out to start this, All new to me Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum
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    Hi from Texas; one year into FIRE

    Another fellow Texan, we always wanted another home on the river but have not made that happen. We are in NB several times a year. Congratulation on your retirement Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum
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    Advice for mortgage payoff decision

    I agree with others on the refi, however the piece of mind that my house is paid for will let me sleep at night and I will feel better when I pull the plug. I am the same age and in your same shoes and will re-read this thread a couple of times but we have been focused on pay down for a couple...
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    Article on WR Approach

    Target2019 Excellent excel sheet complete ....thanks Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum
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    Recently retired in Massachusetts

    Welcome Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum
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