Recent content by retire_asap

Thanks everyone, for the comments. I am almost finished with the "Four Pillars" and it has been great. Has opened my eyes on some issues and comfirmed my belief/understanding on others. I will not settle for a clueless advisor and, as you mention, that may be what's freaking them out. Kind of...

Hi all. I have reached the point of total frustration in my attempts to find a company that is willing to work with my wife and I with regard to: Insurance, Investments, 401k rollovers, Disability Insurance, Roth IRAs, etc. etc. >:( Like many people who are working hard to ER, we are beginning...

My wife cuts my hair. :D For what it takes, the typical men's haircut is a huge ripoff. Short on top, shorter on the sides... done deal. Get a Braun kit and let someone loose with it... you may be pleasantly surprised. If not, it'll grow back. :o

Thanks again, everyone. The policy is with Principal Financial. The rep did calculate the amount of life insurance I need. The way it was pitched is that by the time I no longer need the insurance, I'd be able to get the cash out of it. I have several other savings vehicles which are maxed...

I have heard several times that it's best to buy term life insurance rather than whole life or "cash value" life insurance and invest the difference. I am under 30 years old, and currently own a whole life policy which I started a few years ago. I decided to go with that instead of term because...

For me it's still pretty basic. Consider the platforms of the parties the candidates represent, and decide which one makes the most sense to you. Things like gun ownership, taxes, limited government, strong military and dealing with terror typically lean one way. Abortion/choice, social...

Re: Help?  Anyone relate? (Previously started this thread as "Puzzled") WOW... I can't overstate how stunned I am by the overwhelming responses. Good information, and it feels GREAT to know I am not the only person in the world who is attempting to ER, and that I'm not totally crazy...