I joined this forum on 01-11-2012 and have intermittently read though the posts since then as I slowly creep towards retirement. After I posted on the Fido 1099 thread, I figured it was time to say hello for post #2.
DH and I finally made (my self imposed) number this year - 3M in savings/investments plus a paid off house, cars, etc. DH is 72 and has been retired for about 8 years (he has a number of medical issues), I'm 62 and still working full time. In Nov I told my management that I would be retiring in the spring, they countered with an offer to work part time. I accepted to keep medical benefits, at least for awhile. That should start soon. I'm still looking forward to retiring in 2019.
DH and I finally made (my self imposed) number this year - 3M in savings/investments plus a paid off house, cars, etc. DH is 72 and has been retired for about 8 years (he has a number of medical issues), I'm 62 and still working full time. In Nov I told my management that I would be retiring in the spring, they countered with an offer to work part time. I accepted to keep medical benefits, at least for awhile. That should start soon. I'm still looking forward to retiring in 2019.