Recent content by Trumpcardz

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Ok OPs age was 44 not 40. I still don't understand the basis for their responses. Here's the link let me know. https://www.nerdwallet.com/ask/question/am-44-years-old-can-retire-early-at-50-28979

Please tell me why CFP are saying OP can't afford to retire? I just read answers give by 3 CFPs on another website to an early retirement question. The OP, at age 40 asked if he could retire in 10 years at age 50 and the CFPs all said no!!! OP has investments of $2.2 million in...

:laugh: I know the looks you are talking about VERY well. I originally retired from the military at age 38. The looks got the point that I stopped telling people I was retired and instead said I was between jobs. I eventually went back to work at a second career and will be retiring again...

I currently have Tricare Prime for my healthcare coverage (and I have VA healthcare coverage also, I just never go to the VA - horrible service). I am aware of the need to sign up for Medicare and will use TFL. Another caveat is that I plan on taking SS at age 62 and this will help cover...

Hi Capjak! Yes, I do have COLA pensions. I have considered shifting more towards bonds and cash at a faster rate than 2% per year (in case of a market correction). But I tend to have a bit more risk tolerance because of the relatively small funding gap.

:greetings10: I’m new to the forum and would like your assessment to help determine if I am on the right track to retire in 2023 at the age of 56. Income: Job Salary: $85,801 (2nd career – current employer) Military Retirement: $36,972 (1st career – retired in 2006) Investments...