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I'm almost 44...once I'm working again, driving lessons are priority #2 (after trim down). I'm in Lafayette. [emoji13] too hot this week!!!!

I live in the east bay too now, which doesn't have rent control as you know. I'm also still looking for work so I can't get another place. Man I wish I had learned to drive so I could move into an RV now. I used to move around a lot in my 20s which was so much fun.

I have rented almost my entire life...with two fairly short stints as a homeowner. I prefer to rent because I can't manage house expenses and repairs on one income (money and time), plus I like smaller spaces. My tiny apt in SF Bay Area going up to $2k per month, so I may mice out of state...

I was severed as part of a workforce reduction. In April I will be getting 24 weeks of pay (3wks per year) plus $9,000 for benefits/transitional costs.

Congrats! I've always wanted to be a grandmother, but couldn't figure out a way to do it without having kids first. 🤣

[emoji1431][emoji1431][emoji1431][emoji1431] way to go!

I meant palatable. Doh!

Hi All, I just crossed the $300k threshold today! Whoo Hoo [emoji385] [emoji383] [emoji389] This makes my lay off a little more palpable. Since my layoff technically starts on 4/2/2017, I have four more 401(k) contributions ($3,170.48) coming. It'll be weird to have a break in contributions...

I forgot to mention, when I was laid off in Jan of 2008, I found a temp assignment the following month that lasted a year and led indirectly to finding my current job. Each morning I'll get up and hike near my house and do Zumba a few nights a week. Unfortunately, I've let myself go a...

I see your points and I agree. I'm looking now, mostly through LinkedIn. And, I'm not going to hold out for the perfect job...I'll factor in retirement benefits, commute time, etc. I'll even move if I have too. [emoji846]

Hi All, Three weeks ago, I was informed that my job (along with hundreds of others) would be eliminated, but I negotiated to stay until 2/1/2017. I will continued to be paid bi-weekly until 4/5/2017, after which time I will we paid for excess vacation and 23 weeks of severance plus $9,000 for...

It does, so how can I delete and repost?

I could before

Okay Folks, It's that time of the year again, to update each other on our progress and to get inspiration from others wanting to retire between 2027 and 2037. My cash savings was lacking this year, but I fully maxed out my Roth ($5,500.00) and 401k ($17,999.89). My 2017 financial resolution...

It worked...thanks!