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06-07-2005, 09:02 AM
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Re: vanguard
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Actually this software does have a karma feature, but I haven't turned it on even in the test boards so I don't know how it works.
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06-07-2005, 09:06 AM
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Re: vanguard
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Originally Posted by Laurence
First we'd have to disqualify those who were just plain old unemployed with a spouse propping them up, and then determine who has actually accomplished ER.*
The rating system might be fun, but it might lead to hurt feelers, too.* (Laurence, "What the heck? 1 out of 4 stars?* What's up with THAT!?!?"* Everybody else, "Well, it wouldn't let us give you zero..... ")* *  * 
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Hey! *Just in case this was a subtle "dig" *
I semiretired (meaning PT work) in 1993 at age 49. *Net worth well under 500K, a non-working acquisitive spouse and one child at home. *I divorced and split
the net worth with my ex. in 1998 * I immediately retired 100% and paid child support for 3 years. *I acquired my working spouse 3.5 years later.
I see very few on this board who would even attempt this. *More typical
is "We have a net worth of 1.7 mil. plus a paid up house worth 500K.
We are 58 and 56, no kids. *How much longer do we have to work?"
Now, that sort of thing is really amusing.
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06-07-2005, 09:09 AM
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Re: vanguard
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Originally Posted by Martha
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When my son lived in Eugene Oregon he was in a house with a couple of other guys. My son was always talking about karma. Finally, one of his
room-mates said "Hey, who is this Carmen chick?"
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06-07-2005, 09:11 AM
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Re: vanguard
My karma just ran over your dogma..............
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06-07-2005, 09:12 AM
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Re: vanguard
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Originally Posted by BigMoneyJim
I'm sure people would love to have to submit an application and have a background check to tell if they're really retired or a 13-year old girl.
Actually this software does have a karma feature, but I haven't turned it on even in the test boards so I don't know how it works.
Well, I know who's who, and the board seems quite popular to newcomers, so I guess something is going right.
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17! 17! *Come on Jim, this is a sensitive issue with me *
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06-07-2005, 09:23 AM
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Re: vanguard
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Originally Posted by Laurence
First we'd have to disqualify those who were just plain old unemployed with a spouse propping them up, and then determine who has actually accomplished ER.
The rating system might be fun, but it might lead to hurt feelers, too. (Laurence, "What the heck? 1 out of 4 stars? What's up with THAT!?!?" Everybody else, "Well, it wouldn't let us give you zero..... ") 
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I was thinking the same thing re: the wife thing. At least *I* had a plan that by most measures would have been successful over the long haul without marrying the nurse with a purse.
A little far from bailing out with no plan, not enough money and then investing in something that may or may not work out with a sum too small to have a strong likelihood of success...
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06-07-2005, 09:46 AM
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karma
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Originally Posted by Martha
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Well, some message boards have a "recommend" feature where if readers like a post they hit the "rec" button so popular posts are indicated by high rec counts. Of course during political threads it turns into a agree/disagree feature, but for less heated topics it helps point out the gems.
Other boards have a full moderation system where users or designated moderators might assign a point's worth of "insightful", "funny", "interesting", "informative", flamebait" or somesuch to it.
Others have ways to rate the poster and not necessarily the post.
This board software has a karma settings section, but I don't know what form the karma takes. It's probably by-post ratings of some sort, but it could be a by-user rating.
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06-07-2005, 10:28 AM
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Re: vanguard
Obviously we should not have a Karma feature. Much bad Karma would result.
Thanks BMJ for the explanation.
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06-07-2005, 10:52 AM
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Re: vanguard
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Hey! Just in case this was a subtle "dig"
I semiretired (meaning PT work) in 1993 at age 49. Net worth well under 500K, a non-working acquisitive spouse and one child at home. I divorced and split
the net worth with my ex. in 1998 I immediately retired 100% and paid child support for 3 years. I acquired my working spouse 3.5 years later.
I see very few on this board who would even attempt this. More typical
is "We have a net worth of 1.7 mil. plus a paid up house worth 500K.
We are 58 and 56, no kids. How much longer do we have to work?"
Now, that sort of thing is really amusing.
JG
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It wasn't subtle!  I was just joshing since you were picking on those of us still chained to "the man".
I think if we ask ten people here for a definition of ER, we'd get 11 answers.
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06-07-2005, 10:57 AM
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Re: vanguard
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Originally Posted by Laurence
It wasn't subtle!*  * I was just joshing since you were picking on those of us still chained to "the man".*
I think if we ask ten people here for a definition of ER, we'd get 11 answers.* 
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06-07-2005, 03:58 PM
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Re: vanguard
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06-08-2005, 08:41 AM
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Re: vanguard
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I semiretired (meaning PT work) in 1993 at age 49. Net worth well under 500K
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That's the ticket. The earlier you retire, and the less money your retire with, the more points you get. Plus extra credit for going without health care!
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06-08-2005, 11:00 AM
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Re: vanguard
350k - his and hers, 1993, age 49, no health care then or now.
What's the big deal?
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06-08-2005, 11:21 AM
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Re: vanguard
350k went a lot further 10 years ago, and didnt you get the benefit of the greatest bull market in the history of the universe to billow that up a little?
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06-08-2005, 12:27 PM
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Re: vanguard
Yep
Tide of history, 2 yrs temp work(his and hers), small pension kicked in at 55, conveniently sold ate ate the duplex($ that is).
Unlike JG - had the fates deal different cards - even with a 72t as originally planned - back to work might have been in order.
We came in generally - handgrenade wise in the infamous $50/day ballpark. But the emotional - perceived margin of safety 'might' have scared me back into the workforce.
2005 - different view forward and definitely would use a higher no. AND the women have/had health insurance.
24k for two* with a paid up house -  plus depending on
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06-08-2005, 02:43 PM
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Re: vanguard
Unclemick you self-insure with no worries?
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06-08-2005, 03:03 PM
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Re: vanguard
I self insure with a reasonible amount of worry - but it doesn't keep me up nights nor did I attempt to quantify my odds of making it age 49 - 65.
In 1993 - it was wag the dog - Cobra was 725/mo - no way - and still not work.
With the passage of history over twelve years - self insure is 1 mil not 300k.
Still - will do a little shopping this summer - to see what the rates are for high deductible.
Do NOT recommend this for anyone else!
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06-08-2005, 03:50 PM
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Re: vanguard
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That's crazy. Don't blame ya. As for me I am hoping HSAs gain popularity and push down the fees. For a young person it seems like a good bet based on the rollover effect. I got 20+ years ahead of me, tax deduct contribtutions, money in the account can become a retirement vehicle, healthy and willing to roll the dice on a $1000 deduct. Not one to go to a doctor in search of the cure for a case of the sniffles.
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06-08-2005, 04:00 PM
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Re: vanguard
Still - will do a little shopping this summer - to see what the rates are for high deductible.
Do NOT recommend this for anyone else!
BC/BS of MS offers a 10k ded for a 62 year old for $255/mo. Includes doc copays and drugs. Probably similar rates for your area.
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06-08-2005, 08:00 PM
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Re: vanguard
FYI - BC/BS rates vary WILDLY by area.
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