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04-26-2016, 12:12 PM
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Confused about dryer sheets
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Going at 56
Hi FIREs, I am all set to go at the end of this July. I will be finishing a 31+ year career with the Postal Service. With a pension, special supplement (until 62,then SS) and an $800 withdrawal from TSP, monthly I should be fairly close to my current take-home. I am blessed with a wife who is making ~$80000 and still has at least 6 more years until her day. I have questions but will save for another forum. Take care all, hope to see you on the other side!
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04-26-2016, 12:22 PM
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Congratulations and welcome to the forum!
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04-26-2016, 03:19 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you have a good plan and the resources to make it happen.
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04-26-2016, 03:52 PM
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Welcome postpete! We look forward to helping out with your questions and hearing about all of your new fun pursuits in retirement!
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04-26-2016, 04:23 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Location: Central CA
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Way to go Pete!
Only 3 more months - 
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04-26-2016, 06:29 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
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Location: Northern Illinois
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Welcome, postpete! And congrats on your soon to be retirement.
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05-02-2016, 05:19 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: London
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Congratulations postpete, I'm 53.5 years old and intend to get out on my 55th birthday, finances are all in order. I was planning to go late last year but an internal job change has made me happier and the extra couple of years work will boost my company pension. Mid 50's is a nice time to go as we are still relatively young. Enjoy it!
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07-29-2016, 07:26 PM
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Confused about dryer sheets
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Manchester
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Going at 56
Well all, I made it ! Today was the last day of punching a time clock. Tomorrow I am sleeping in, no alarm set. It will take awhile before it all sinks in, that I won't be getting another paycheck. I was supposed to receive a pin and a plaque today but it got misplaced! As long as they don't misplace my pension check. Wife still has to work but I have faith that we can handle that. Thanks for the support! Will give updates.
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07-29-2016, 07:50 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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07-29-2016, 08:00 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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WOO HOO!!!! Congratulations!
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07-29-2016, 08:45 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
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Congrats!
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07-30-2016, 08:43 PM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
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Congratulations!
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07-30-2016, 10:37 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Enjoy your retirement!
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07-30-2016, 11:37 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
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Kudos!
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07-31-2016, 02:52 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Mar 2009
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Yay for you!
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07-31-2016, 06:51 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Originally Posted by postpete
Well all, I made it ! Today was the last day of punching a time clock. Tomorrow I am sleeping in, no alarm set. It will take awhile before it all sinks in, that I won't be getting another paycheck. I was supposed to receive a pin and a plaque today but it got misplaced! As long as they don't misplace my pension check. Wife still has to work but I have faith that we can handle that. Thanks for the support! Will give updates.
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