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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...

The question; where should one invest for retirement income. Growth mutual funds ? Stocks bonds, I would love to manage my own portfolio. Looking for any advise . Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

Ok I am so worried about the redraw rate in retirement, so my question for folks that have been doing this for over 5 to 10 years. Have you all run into problems over the years ? Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

Any thoughts on what's UP or let's say why is everything down. Oil 10 dollars a barrel? Is this possible ? I live in Houston and the news is the lost jobs ect. Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

What does it mean Single life with level income option to age 62 $5300 Single life with level income option after 62 $3500 And of course lump sum option So does it mean if I started at age 57 to 62 5300. But stops after 62 ??? They just change this format. We have not had this option...

Just wondering what the rooms thought of how the market has been reacting ? Are you moving in or out or holding Fear of a correction, I not sure what to think. I am holding firm and still buying bi monthly . Thought has crossed my mind to move to cash Sent from my iPhone using Early...

If your in the top end of 15% tax bracket WHAT DO YOU PAY IN The reason I ask I ran turbo tax app and it shows I would get money back every year ? Once I claim short form deductions. What am I doing wrong ? I am figuring 10 to 12 k a year in federal taxes Sent from my iPhone using Early...

Hi there My question is 4% to much for 30 years. In this forum what percentage are most people trying to hold to. To figure my bottom line I am trying to calculate my number. I am trying to hold it to no more than 3% for a few years. I have a budget I have monitored for 4 years in detail...

Looking to see how well is the pensions and insurance that Tx teachers receive Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

I would like to hear from folks that retired a fews back on things that went well and not so well. What advise would you give yourself starting over. Surprises you didn't expect to happen. Good or bad I hear people say you have to find hobbys you enjoy and find an outlet to visit with people...

Hello all, First let me say thanks to all who post on the website frequently. Ok quick run down 53 Dw 52 In the last couple of years I have max out megcorp savings which is around 50k including their match. I save roughly $800 a month in aftertax into my tr price. I was TOLD that when I leave...

Hello all, first of all thank you so much for this site. I've been looking for others like me :). Reading through these boards lots of experience at retirement. Ok here's my situation looking for advice. Want to leave at 55 to 57. Of course the longer I stay the better things get no doubt...