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Congratulations on your progress! The nice thing is you have the full spectrum of options open to you, and can continue to work a bit while you find the optimal solution - there's no "one size fits all" answer. You're already worlds ahead of nearly all of your peers. Enjoy it and be...

Maybe. Who would I ask about this? My HR person?

How do you calculate your "pension" when using the WEP calculator? Currently have small 401a and 457b plans with my employer, but have no idea how to calculate the projected "pension" I will receive for the few years of work here. I do now know I'm facing a substantial SS benefit...

I’ve been to a bunch of them. Now I avoid it due to the hassle of booking way in advance and way too many people. Took the fun out of it for me.

Deleted my account years ago.

Congratulations! Well earned.

Congrats! Enjoy your retirement!

Find a good ortho PT. Most knee pains of the nature you've described can be treated quite successfully via conservative methods.

Bummer!! So sorry it fell through. There will be other opportunities, though. Enjoyed the thread and perusing the Zillow listing.

It was well done. I enjoyed it.

Congratulations and enjoy.

Congratulations! Stay safe.

Throw a dart. Anywhere you land in this state, there's plenty to do. It's one reason so many people have moved here ...

I've driven across the country a couple times this year. Other than a few issues finding fuel on busy days, and poor hotel conditions (dirty, understaffed etc), pretty much normal. Seems to be more campers & trailers on the road, many of them with drivers who don't seem too confident behind...

Thanks for the great post & the welcome, Tomcat98. :) I'm looking at 50 for ER. I forecast about $70K/year as my "needed" income to maintain my current SOL. I'm not accounting for marriage or kids. At 32, I'm starting to think it's probably not going to happen...especially considering the...

Thanks for the data point. I've done a bit of calling around for health insurance, and it's amazing how much high the quotes are, considering I'm in near-perfect health. (*knock on wood*) I, too, feel I should probably stick it out. I'm finally at a decent-paying rank, and I'm only 9.5 years...

I agree. Smoking Loon is a fantastic value for the dollar.

Hi folks, I've been lurking & reading threads on this site for quite some time, and would like some feedback & opinions on how to best proceed towards ER. If you can take the time to make some suggestions, I'd truly appreciate it. Vitals: 32 y/o, never been married, no children. I do have a...