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OP mentions a walker. Is SSDI something to look into?

Ours ended up being exactly 1.5 hours/75 miles away. And, yes, that means we almost exclusively go for an overnight. It's an easy drive. No traffic, and only driving thru one larger town. Hadn't been much concern.

I agree with other comments. For my family it was important the cabin be nearby. In our case we defined that as with in a 1.5 hour drive. We drew a figurative circle on a map and looked almost exclusively within that area.

Bought our cabin when we were in late 40s. Both kids were teens. Its been 6 years, kids are out of the house. Using it as much as ever. Planning to keep indefinitely.

I am an introvert. I have very few friends, but lots of acquaintances. They are from all backgrounds. When it comes to gaining friends I mostly do the introvert thing: Do my own thing until an extrovert happens to adopt me.

So many ways that robots and AI can make things go awry. It is fascinating to watch.

Start your own business. Take a 50 mile hike in the woods.

I say, would you have any Grey Poupon?

Looking at me people see a 50 year old guy family guy living in a small 1950 Era middle class house for 25 years, driving a well worn 30 year old truck, and running a small nonprofit I started in 2015. My toys, a restored 76 Monte Carlo and a rustic 50 year old mountain cabin, are either not...

The best way to approach an inheritance is as if it was a wild animal. Stand still and ignore it. Don't approach it, that may cause it to suddenly bolt. Let it approach you.

I am in similar position to OP. Very likely to get sizable inheritance in the next 10 to 15 years. Inheritance is not figured for planning purposes.

I have used both. Switched when insurance changed their formulary. My cardiologist had no preference.

I had several ablation in my mid 30s (52 now) for complications arising from a congenital issue. Received a pacemaker and meds at 39. This has worked well for me. Good luck w your decision. Let me know if you have questions. My .02: Try ablation. They usually work, and you want to avoid...

Ralph Nader Corvair

An opposite take from a popular modern philosopher: I believe the children are our future Teach them well and let them lead the way Show them all the beauty they possess inside Give them a sense of pride to make it easier Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be W. Houston, circa...

Funny: I thought the title read "Idiots that need to be retired." My 1st 3 thoughts: 1. Man, I can make a loooooooong list. 2. This is gonna go political and get shut down any minute. 3. Me.

My late 1950s era freezer has been in the garage for 20 years. It looks almost new and has had no problems. I suggest that if your repair goes south you may wish to consider a VERY old replacement. I don't view myself as it's owner. I'm simply the caretaker for the next generation.

I'm busted! Was too lazy to look it up.

This is a required part of Jones training.

Thats a fair point. My counter: Having $1m is still a meaningful gauge as it puts you ahead of about 85% of the US.

Good article. I also liked the concept when I first read it under the moniker of Millionaire Next Door.

I am perfectly happy to have people tell me they don't have any advice for me. That tells me one of two things: Either I am NOT being stupid in how I am thinking of things OR We are both being stupid.

As you point out-it isn't really a stock or a bond. What you saw above is that I include Traditional (in my mind!) as part of my bond allotment. TIAA RE is different yet, so I consider it separately, thus my 70/20/10 allotment. I will give some thought to your comments about not considering it...

Saw two shows recently. Jason Isbell and Natalie Merchant. Isbell gave one of the best concerts I've seen. Truly excellent. Merchant was not as good, but still a great one.

Im 51, so have some time to wait out while the RE market determinesits new normal.