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If you are looking at the "total" US Stock Market, Vanguard offers the Vanguard Index Total Stock Market Fund (VTSMX).  I've used the Vanguard Vipers (VTI) ETF to give me exposure to the "total US market". Hope this helps. Mister Bill

Lots of good responses that give me lots to think about.  I want to thank each of you for taking the time to respond to my question.  But I'm still confused. For a little more insight, my future expenses will not include any expensive weddings.  I've got the kid's college costs behind me and...

Didn't they try for a Prop 13 in Texas a few years ago? I would love to see my property taxes freeze at their current rate of $4800 per year.  The only saving grace in my area (north of Houston) is property values are not going up super fast so my taxes only increased $108 per year in the last...

OK, a 100% portfolio of TIPs is not one of my better ideas.  What kind of percentage in stocks would be recommended.  In my case I would probably average into a very broad based mutual fund or an ETF like the Vipers (VTI). I played with the FIRE-CALC calculator.   Looks like 50% to 60% equities...

Long and short of it, the market stinks.  I've been early retired for several years and just don't want to spend my leisure time watching stocks go nowhere. With a decent pension and covered medical insurance till Medicare kicks in, it looks like my withdrawal rate will be slightly below 2%...