Recent content by sandlapper

I have used Costco for progressive lens. They told me the price upfront. No ploblems. Will do it again.

It wasn't easy, when I finally went to sleep, I dreamed I was in the matrix with tubes hanging off me. I have had a CPAP for 13 years. It has really improved my breathing while sleeping.

What is 6 months worth? Your question reminds me of an old joke. A doctor is asked by a patient “If I gave up wine, women, and song would I live forever?” After some thought the doctor replied “No, but it may seemed like it.” During my work career, I seen people retire at 40 after inheriting a...

Finding a bargin on a wine is easier if you go to a store that displays wine ratings and tasting notes. Costco and Total Wine are good at doing this. If you have drunk wine over many years (like 40 years for me) you get to know which reviewers have taste you trust. I used to like Robert Parker...

Wines 'Til Sold Out is a good place to buy wine on line at discount. It's wise to do a little research about the wine before ordering. They use Fedex which will deliver to their local pickup spots like Walgreens or Walmart. That way you can pick up the wine and sign for 5 days after delivery...

Another area of retirement is enjoying your free time. The first time in eight years of retirement I ever thought of returning to work was the COVID 19 Quarantine. Financial security is very important but it is not everything. Best of luck whatever path you choose.

If you have health care covered, I think you be fine. I waited on retiring until ACA was passed.

I don't have too much tied up in these two funds either about about 16% of my portfolio.

I have had both in an IRA for over 10 years.

Wellesley Income is open if you buy it directly from Vanguard. Good conservative fund. Very well rated by Morningstar.