Recent content by CrysMos

Congratulations 🎉

So, one of the reasons I can retire at 55 is my job will pay for health until I’m 65. I won’t be getting any social security so will need to make do with what I have saved. My goal is to not have to touch the 403b until they make me at 70

It’s so nice to get confirmation! Thank you to those who replied. It really helps hearing from all of you that I’m not “crazy” and can do it! I do have an auto cola on my pension as well as survivor benefits. If I’m doing the math right, and I’m usually good at math, the only reason I will need...

I have to agree. I am also from Bay Area, and the stories I could tell. They waited 4 months to test to see why my mom was anemic. By that time, the lymphoma was so bad, there was no bone marrow left to test. I won't even talk about some of the forceps births there. I know people who swear by...

We have a house on some acreage in NCal. Right now it's rented out, but will be able to sell the house we are in and pay it off. Looking to expand the garden, grow food, chickens etc. Can't wait to get started!!

I teach Science and Math. Used to love it, but the atmosphere in schools has really changed over the last 20 years and too often I feel like I am babysitting

Hi all, been lurking for a while and decided to post. The time is getting closer and I have run fire calc etc, but just can’t get over the fear. A little background: 53 yr old teacher. Dh recently disabled after 35 yrs working and on disability. Take home, about 2700 m. Me making 83,000 a yr...