Recent content by Almost There 2021

I have been checking daily, trend analysis and research on all. Sell or buy more when required. Been doing this Fire'd in 2012. Don't need to do this anymore but the process is in my blood. Love it....Mostly in cash now and not buying anything until S&P 3000 and will consider..

In my area the price of homes is commensurate with the crime rate in NYC. Housing prices are through the roof but people are not selling thus low inventory. Younger folks will never and I really mean never be able to afford to live in the town in which they were raised or even nearby. (Jersey...

Cost Basis Will be sent to you by your brokerage firm early next year. No guessing necessary and they will also provide the IRS a copy for you. Nice people. GL

FIRE Take away the FI and it is still a pleasure to RE. Best.....:popcorn:

Cut Expenses? To enjoy being a FIRE member you should never have to cut back on expenses. Between pension, SS, dividends and capital gains my annual income is much more than my previous salary. That is what a happy FIRE member should always first consider....before hanging it up.....IMO

Cathy Wood comments Remember when Amazon was $18.00. People claimed it was a loss. CW is an open minded investor, risk adverse and transparent. The people who invest with her are told by her that you will become wealthy in time or will lose your investment. How many other investment analysts...

SS decision IMO the decision of when to start taking SS is not based on how long I may live or not. There are so many more "live" decisions to consider. Be well...

Monthly Dividend Payers Will take the pressure off. A couple suggestions" STWD- 8%, PDI- 12%, UTG- 7%, UTF- 8%, &-T- 5.5%, VZ- 5%. All have been rewarding me well. Now is the time to start nibbling as you are getting a better cost basis everyday. Will make up for the SS need.

Social Security looking at your financial situation my recommendation is to delay until 70. In the three years after 67 you will receive a nice 8% annual increase plus COLA. This year it was 6.8%. Combine the two and of course have a 14% return on your investment. Guaranteed!!!!!!!!! Even if...

Maybe TikTok will pick them up. They are all in this together so why not throw a party. Make Ji happy y'all.

Sounds like you are certain you have afib but you should also consider my situation. I was diagnosed with afib and got a second opinion. After consultation and testing my cardio explained that I did NOT have afib but a less serious condition know as PVC. Premature Ventricular Contractions. Check...

Did you mention that your decision is annuity or lump sum? If lump sum I would like CPA who thinks he/she can go with a 10% tax rate. 2021 Tax Rate For Single Filers For Married Individuals Filing Joint Returns For Heads of Households 10% Up to $9,950 Up to $19,900 12% $9,951 to $40,525...

Just remember that 1.03 million will probably be 600k after you pay the tax man. Maybe more depending on the state you live in. Move to Florida... GL

I don't invest in bonds but use stocks as bond substitutes meaning I really don't expect much appreciation but collect the dividend. VZ would be a prime example paying 5% presently. Use DX paying 9% paying monthly as well as Lumen Technologies as examples. Good luck to all.

Try an anti-depressant called Mirtazapine at a low dose. Very effective and no side effects and so low a dose it is not considered therapeutic except for sleep (off label). Works like a dream. If you can fall asleep and then wake up around 2 am take one and you will sleep like a baby. Talk to...