Recent content by russ1910

As I sit here watching Bear in the Big Blue House with my 11 month son (he's in his chair watching while dad is next to him with the laptop), I couldn't agree with this statement more. In fact, here he comes to add his comments /\\ fkgyhhjkh

I agree that a grad degree pays for itself, and I minimized (eliminated) the time lag by going to school at night while working my career during the day...Unless you are a masochist like me I don't recommend this...it is also not so good for family life. The good feature of this is that I didn't...

and that's it and that's the only thing I need, is this. I don't need this or this. Just this ashtray. And this paddle game, the ashtray and the paddle game and that's all I need. And this remote control. The ashtray, the paddle game, and the remote control, and that's all I need. And these...

For one I have an advantage as my semi annual expatriate payment (for "extra" expenses) allowed me to do this as well as remodel my house back home... Now, I plan to finish funding my emergency fund to 10K (A figure that makes me comfortable) and then I will invest in after tax investments...

"Lance, welcome! I have been looking at Phuket, Koh Samui, and even Penang (Malaysia) for ER as well. " Phuket, now that is a name that is appropriate for ER's....sorry couldn't resist.

I just fined myself for excessive smiley usage..

As of of today CC no longer means Credit Card for me. It means Completely Committed. I paid off my last Card yesterday...What a weight off my shoulders...and the great thing is now...all that money that was being sent to the nefarious credit companies can now be funneled into FIRE purposes. :)...

CC=Credit Card, as in Credit Card Debt (including those 0% interest, no payment for 2 year ones !!!) :D

Great advice on these boards, and also great inspiration...I will be CC free in less than a week (my biannual Expatriate payment will allow it)...am maxing out 401k, not eligible for Roth IRA (due to expatriate assignment tax issues), 529 in effect for newborn, Emergency fund being funded to...

Great advice to help me with my son when he gets a little older (I think 3 months is a little young to start talking about compound interest ;D) I am putting money away for college in a 529, but here is my plan...I am going to make my son save a certain amount of all money he earns for college...

Good job !!! Good start... My plan is as follows 1. Contribute to 401k until equal company match 2. Max out Roth IRA (Alas, due to an expatriate assignment I am ineligible for Roth in 2003 and 2004) 3. Finish Max of 401k 4. Contribute to emergency fund monthly until it reaches $10K 5...