Recent content by Cliffhanger

Good points 38chevy454. I need to reconsider a mortgage. I just really liked the idea of no debt, but with rates so low it may be the safer play to borrow and keep capital. Sent from my iPad using Early Retirement Forum

Thanks all. I have a lot to think about! It's good timing, I'm going to look at a house tomorrow. It will need some work, but I will not accept any problems with the core parts of the house (unless the price is negotiated to account for repairs). I will accept cosmetic problems that I can fix...

Hi Totoro and thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, the pension does not have COLA. If I have gaps later, I'll need to cover with withdrawals, or I may have some work income that can assist. Sent from my iPad using Early Retirement Forum

Hello all. I've been impressed with the comments on this site for several months, and would like any advice on my situation. I'm nervous about the steps I'm taking over the next few weeks and would love to hear any feedback. I was pushed out of a megacorp at 51 earlier this year. I'm a single...