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    What did you do today? - 2023/2024 version

    Got up early as usual and did morning walk and exercises. -put out another video on my YouTube channel Called “The Goatlocker; Straight Talk” - Mowed and trimmed the lawn
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    What did you do today? - 2023/2024 version

    Tried starting a YouTube channel about life and money in retirement for fun. Slowly coming along lol
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    Been Getting SS for 3 months now, having trouble spending it. How about you?

    Give it to me, I’ll have no problem spending it 😂
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    Target Retirement Month

    Yep…Did the same😊
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    Federal spouses planning to leave service together

    Thanks, and yes Retirement is awesome!!!!!!
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    Life of Social Security Fund ??

    You will also have less time to enjoy it as well.
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    LEO Just retired...

    So are you still active? I hope it works out for ya!
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    LEO Just retired...

    Yeah, no disability here lol.
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    LEO Just retired...

    Yeah, I retired 30 year US Navy and did the civil service thing. Ironically, we are also at about the same retirement income (except I am 9 years your senior) until I decide to take my SS then fun really begins😂😂😂 Take care
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    LEO Just retired...

    Good2Go: Congrats on your retirement and thank you for your dedicated service. Looks like your planning paid off for sure. I guess I do not know enough about your retirement plan; although, not sure why you are not eligible for SS, unless you didn’t pay into the system? Either way, with a...
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    Meeting in Boerne

    Yes, it is nice here; although, starting to get crowded like most places I suppose.
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    Meeting in Boerne

    Thank you!
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    Meeting in Boerne

    Not sure what this has to do with meeting in Boerne, Tx lol?
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    Meeting in Boerne

    Yes, it’s nice
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    It's my turn....

    Congrats indeed. As been stated several times here, we all leave money on the table. Live your life!
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    Waited Too Long... How to Convince Spouse We are OK to Retire

    Ditto, it seems you have plenty, unless we’re missing something??? RETIRE!!!!
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    Meeting in Boerne

    Anyone in this community forum from or near Boerne,Tx? Would love to meet up for coffee and just talk about our journey. Just Send me a PM.
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    Hi, about 9 months away from retirement

    First and foremost, congrats. I retired from civil service in 2021 and it was relatively easy and fast. They will walk you through the process. Now the fun begins [emoji13]
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    Retire from the Navy in 2017

    Does the SWO community still eat their young? Lol
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    What did you do today? - 2023/2024 version

    Well, overall it has been a busy traveling year thus far. just returned from overseas for the last 3 months; had to fly to San Diego for a death in the family a few days ago; now in Vegas and will return to Texas next week. Crazy busy !!
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    Buy air tickets for late August in Italy now?

    We find that United is more pricey than most!
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    Downside of fixed income annuity

    Most annuity fees are not paid by the client, but rather paid by the issuing company with their advertising budgets. Annuities have come a long way than in the early 70’s-90’s. We purchased a few annuities from security benefit, one being a Roth version after the 08 crash, and now at 62...
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    Withdrawal strategy for 8 year bridge to SS?

    So you’re 57.5 yrs old and have about 1.5 M and want to retire in 1 year. Not sure what your income stream is besides SS and investments? Sounds like you want to spend near 100k annually? -Just know that your SS estimate is prior to Medicare and taxes; so you can subtract about 400.00...
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    Neighbor talked me out of BTD

    On a serious note, if you want the darn thing and you’re sure you can afford, but it. One thing we all have learned from COVID, we really do not know how much time we have left and so you should enjoy your life as well. I also have a neighbor here in San Antonio and he loves it. 😉
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