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    Move or stay?

    How far of a move are you looking at? Could be anywhere from 50 miles (an easy day visit to be with family and friends) to over 200 (more planning required). If it we're me, I'd probably make the move by renting in the new location for six months to a year while maintaining my existing home...
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    Smartphones

    Although more than a year old now, the Essential PH-1 is still a great phone and can be found for $250 on sale. It comes unlocked and works great on Total Wireless, who uses Verizon towers. Essential provides monthly updates and the phone specs are impressive for the price point.
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    Class of 2021

    I'm finding that to be frustratingly true! Feel at times that I am not pulling my weight, which isn't fair to my employer or co-workers. Am seriously considering getting out of here in January 2020 at 55, as I will be FI. However, leaving a year early would penalize my pension by a few hundred...
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    Class of 2021

    I'm planning to graduate from the real world in January 2021 at the age of 56. I'll have 33 years in with my employer at that time and am just feeling like it is time for me to go. Funny thing is, when I first started I figured that I'd be here a couple of years to build up my resume and then...
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    I think I can.....I think I can....

    Thanks for the quick feedback. The pension does kick in 30 days after I leave employment and continues until my or DW's death, whichever occurs last. I have added into the budget all property taxes, insurances and licenses. Plan on paying for dental and eye care out of pocket. We have...
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    I think I can.....I think I can....

    Greetings from rural north Iowa. I have been visiting this site for quite some time, picking up valuable advice and living vicariously through the RE adventures of others. Am hoping that folks can review my RE plan and let me know if it makes sense and if you feel there are any changes that I...
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