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Would like some advice from folks that have been in a similar experience. Our portfolio has been focused between moderate to aggressive risk level. Feel like are results could have been much better and could have better for lower if we invested in index funds. Below are my results compared to...

Interesting article on CNBC today: Save and plan for financial independence, not retirement . This definitly resonates with me. I am currently 46, with a great wife, two kids in high school and college bills right around the corner, facing a potential lay off in the next 2-3 months and a net...

Would appreciate some opinions on the following question. I am currently 45 and planning to leave full time employment and be FI by 55. We currently live in a house that is nearly paid off and is in need of new windows. Wife and I have desires to live in the south in a small condo / town...

I don't work with this advisor and was provided this link from a friend. Found the article very interesting and a bit concerning. Specifically, I am concerned that a financial downturn in China, caused by a real estate bubble burst, decreased government support, social unrest or what is...

I just read another sobering article today on CNBC ( Retirees Face Up to the 'Million-Dollar Illusion' ). Few reflections i had: - cant believe the average net worth is apprx 10k - no one is saving - that financial writers continue to communicate that $1 million is not enough for retirement...

About six months ago we met with our financial advisor and received some great news. Looks like without any further investments we will be able to retire when I reach 55, which is about 11 years from now. Of course we will continue to max out our 401k accounts and other taxable regular...

I've been considering a life transition and wanted to see if anyone else has considered, has had the courage to make the move or have an opinion of my idea. I am considering leaving my six figure job for something with less stress, travel and hours (maybe a 3-4 day work week). Sort of like a...