Recent content by Number3Red

I was working for a publicly traded mortgage REIT whose business model was investing in the equity tranche of MBS CDOs and Bank TruPS. You all can guess how that went.

My goal has always been 55. Unfortunately, it was more talk than action in my 20's and since only really getting serious about it in the last few years (age 37 now) it'll be a challenge, but I think I'm up to the task.

Thank you! I appreciate the input regarding taxable accounts to bridge the gap. Aside from a Roth contribution while we're still able, all of my savings goes to a taxable brokerage account since I don't have an employer-sponsored retirement plan. All of my wife's goes to a 403(b). I figure...

Good move. I did the same exact thing last month and I am very satisfied, not to mention saving $130/mo. We use a Roku box to watch YoutubeTV and its like we never even cut the cord. Plus with the Roku, we position the Netflix and Amazon apps right next to YoutubeTV and the kids are using...

Hi! I've been lurking for some time now, but its more fun to participate in the discussions. Thank you to all who share their stories which have been a great inspiration to me! My wife and I are both 37, we have 2 kids, 8 and 7. Retirement accounts are around $330K, brokerage and cash comes...