Recent content by old medic

I was always very active but didn't exercise or go to a gym. Heck part of my job was carrying bodies around, including miles out of the woods. The last year has taken a huge toll on me, and I try to walk up the road to the top of the hill and back every day now that I can walk again. Its only...

OS, Schwab has our trivial ROTHs, the ultimate plan is to move everything there at some point.

Thanks OS... He has series 6/63/67, Been at the CU his entire 8 year career. Only 1 complaint, for a stating a modular home was stick built in a RE deal.

We did talk about annuities, And he suggested that it wasn't a good option for us at this point in time. He is familiar with this forum and FIRE Calc, And complimented on our plan and knowledge... I learned 90% of that here, so thank you folks. Our CU also has estate planning assistance...

Well that was an interesting hour.... So basically our IRA money on the accounts we just started is more like a high yield (loose terms) at 2.79%. My $7500 is now in Vanguards target funds. Wifes stayed the same. will see how they compare over a few months. Didn't plan on leaving the IRAs at...

Looking Great!

That is where 95% of our money is. Our 401s got transferred over a couple years ago, still learning the system there. Doesn't seem like much changed, still have all the same investment opportunities.

Like I said, My understanding is that they fall under the state retirement system. You must be a state or local government employee or family to use the CU. ill ask more specifics on Friday.

From what I understand, and that ain't much, He is a state employee, has the same 401/457 options with Empower, state retirement plan and CU as we do. All though there's 2 CU choices. Same CU but split between state and local government, and we have accounts on both sides. Its a free evaluation...

Our Credit Union called asking if we would be interested in talking to their financial investment advisor. So we have an appointment to meet with him at the bank on Friday. He said that its free, he is paid by the bank. But looking at the banks site, They say....... "The annual asset-based fee...

3X3 in inches? I wish mine was 3X3 in FEET....

I again have 30, one hour sessions approved.

I don't know about Medicare, But BCBS was unlimited while inpatient at the hospital, the approved 30 hour sessions after discharge. Will find out today what has been approved since I'm starting again.

Can of spray paint... Free shipping $2 cheaper than Lowes which is nearly 60 mile drive.