Recent content by willowbeezer68

Thanks for the counsel. So far the trading has been fairly consistent. but nothing to write home about. At least, I avoided the minor pullback in the market. overall, investment gains were about $20K in the last month (vs. losses in the market if I were fully invested). Not a big deal but...

Had it with work and sent in my resignation letter. Wanted to hang on for 6mths to pick up another equity vesting, but I couldn't take it anymore. Anyways, life is much less stressful now! Keeping busy actively managing my investments. DW is going back to school, daughter looking at...

retire 2020 much of my anticipated income in retirement will be in tax deferred accts.. so taxes will be minimal at ~15% tax bracket (waaaayyyy lower than now). my discretionary spending is approx 70k today (LBYM).. I am assuming $20k/yr for healthcare and feel that $100k is relatively...

thanks heavy joe. that is certainly an option... I have struggled with this over the years. I have worked for several employers and have jumped jobs when stress / bs got too much or went to a better opportunity. But it seems that i put myself in a high stress situations (exec level) with...

First of all, thank you for this awesome community! DW and I have worked hard over the years to raise our family and to build a security nest - and after 25yrs, I am getting burned out and am ready to slow down before my health gives out. Firecalc says I am ready to go, but need some...

Thanks for the feedback. $60k (ex taxes) might be too optimistic and may have to raise it a bit - perhaps 75k. My assumptions are: RE taxes 12k and all other housing of 9k Medical of 16k assuming subsidies (income will drop way down) Auto of $6k (may need to up it as kids will need their own...

Hi everyone and a big thanks to the advice given in this community. I am nearing the point where I am burning out at work and ER is looking very attractive. I would love some thoughts / advice on whether we are able to ER next year. Here are our stats... house equity: $1.1m - no debt...