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Nords, You are correct. I haven't read the material yet. I will get the suggested books. But I want to retire in one or two months and I know I will not be prepared to handle my own investments by that time. I do hope that I can learn quickly and handle my own portfolio at some point, but...

I know most of you guys handle your own investments, but I'm wondering if anyone has any experience (good/bad) with the Cooper Network run by Andy Cooper and his family?

My MIL never bought wax paper; she just reused the wax paper in cereal boxes.

It's a possible good option for a single person with just one child. Since only one beneficiary can be named, the option does not work well for my other single co-workers with more than one child. Of course, the beneficiary's age is worked into the benefit formula. That's why I will get...

Thanks Rich, I'll get that book and ... m a k e ... myself read it.

I plan to use a financial advisor from Smith Barney/Cooper Network that many retirees from my company have used for years; because if I had to learn how to manage my portfolio, I don't think I could enjoy retirement. Having to learn anything financial sounds like punishment to me. Is that...

Per my retiree friends, the company has given pension increases 3x in 23 years. So there is no guarantee of any increases, but could expect some very infrequently.

My only child is very special. Of course she is (you are thinking). However, I supplemented my daughter's income during all the years that she was in a ministry position with very low pay. I considered that an honor to be able to help her serve others. She's now a stay-at-home mom, and I...

CarDude, One of the reasons I waited so long to post is that I am a bit lacking in financial savvy. I'm not real sure what you just said. Did you say to consider not taking the monthly annuity and to take the lump sum instead, in order to give my daughter a better inheritance? (I have no idea...

Yes, Jarhead, I've been known to salsa mambo, but have never learned salsa merengue (sp?). CarDude, I don't know how long the gas wells will produce at the rate their producing now. Since the 4th well just came on line in November, it may not sustain that level of production very long. I...

Hello, I've been lurking and reading the board for a while and just now worked up the nerve to post. I’m 60 and would like to retire in June or July 2008. My current expenses and lifestyle choices are $68k/year and I do want to spend that much in retirement. Those dollars do include my...