Looking over all of the posts on this board two things have become very clear to me.
1- there are a ton of people in here that have real financial expertise when it comes to the decisions that have to be made with regard to early retirement and
2- I'm not one of them
When it comes to finances, I would fall under the catagory of "Challanged".
I did however, have both ears open in 1988 when someone said, " put all you can in your 401K account".
Now I am 54, and hoping to retire early which would be in Sept. 07 at 55, or longer if the numbers don't add up.
This is my question:
I need opinions on the best way to invest $900k, that will result in a monthly income, and what are realistic expectations.
I am interested in protecting at least 80% of the principle till age 62 (7years) when I will start drawing SS.
My wife already draws a pension from teaching of about $1600/month, and my company will pay 75% of my health insurance for life.
I am looking for any advise as to what company to invest with, ratios, and anything else someone with zero financial expertise should need to know.
Thanks in advance
1- there are a ton of people in here that have real financial expertise when it comes to the decisions that have to be made with regard to early retirement and
2- I'm not one of them
When it comes to finances, I would fall under the catagory of "Challanged".
I did however, have both ears open in 1988 when someone said, " put all you can in your 401K account".
Now I am 54, and hoping to retire early which would be in Sept. 07 at 55, or longer if the numbers don't add up.
This is my question:
I need opinions on the best way to invest $900k, that will result in a monthly income, and what are realistic expectations.
I am interested in protecting at least 80% of the principle till age 62 (7years) when I will start drawing SS.
My wife already draws a pension from teaching of about $1600/month, and my company will pay 75% of my health insurance for life.
I am looking for any advise as to what company to invest with, ratios, and anything else someone with zero financial expertise should need to know.
Thanks in advance