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So we finally funded a Fidelity cash management account and did enough to get the “free” CFP services. However, the initial consult left us with many questions. Thanks in advance if anyone is willing to share their thoughts and experiences. 1. The CFP services seem to add value but I’m...

I have enjoyed pinball machines for quite sometime. However, ER has really given me more time to study, search for, and work on them. Currently enjoying The Shadow, Judge Dredd, and my crown jewel....Twilight Zone in my small collection. Anyone else got the pin bug?

What is the most significant opportunity that FI or ER has provided you? Maybe asked another way, how have you invested the rare opportunity of more free time and what returns have you received on those investments? All responses are invited and appreciated but I am guessing that there are some...

Cold weather sucks, but it is a good time to plan my "Big Adventure". This year it will be a 4 day, 3 night river boat cruise. Oh, the boat is a canoe, the room is a tent, and meals are whatever you hunt, fish or gather. This inaugural event will take place on the scenic rivers in the Ozarks...

Has anyone had experience with these types of funds? We did one back in 97 and, other than a small annual tax savings, it really seems stagnate. I called Boston Capital and they mentioned that our series of properties was trying to be sold but really couldn't describe when that might happen or...

Been FIRE'd a year now and loving it. Find myself looking for my next new adventure or hobby though. I can't seem to shake this deep seeded desire to operate a small hobby farm. I am envisioning a 30 to 50 acre place where I could do a great garden, a greenhouse, an orchard and some...

June 15 will mark my 1 year FIRED anniversary. Unfortunatley, I still haven't found a comfortable way to respond to the old "So,...what do you do?" question that I inevitably get asked when meeting new people. I also have a high school class reunion coming up so I am wondering how best to...

I was actually pretty happy to hear from them. Retired about 8 months ago and did a one week assigment for them last December. This one will be several weeks long. This is good because: 1. Since DW literally insists on working 2 or 3 days a week, I only need about 4 weeks a year to keep from...

Hi all. I was hoping some may be able to share their experience about how they added meaning, passion and signficance to the post ER life. Don't get me wrong. I am a very happy person. I ER'd about 7 months ago and have not been bored at all. However, I am starting to think about and...

In the past I have explained that I have a $300k 401k and a $100k pension from prior employer that I eventually need to roll into an IRA. My wife's brother has been a W&R rep for our entire 19 year marriage so they have almost all our investments with the exception of these two employer funds...

Hi all. I resigned and declared myself FIRE'd since June of this year. DW and I may decide we want to do something part time. However, I never wanted to quit until I knew that w*rk was optional for both of us. I also don't want to plan on needing social security. An advisor, Firecalc, and my own...

As some of you know, I am a little new at the ER thing. Please forgive me if I'm asking previously discussed topics. Right now I feel that we are a little heavy in cash at about 17% which equates to about 6.5 years of annual expenses. I am trying to decide how to invest some of that in...

June 15, 2012 was my last day before FI/ER. I now need to decide what to do with this most recent corporate 401k (about $300k) and pension (about $100k lump sum option). For years past, I have always been able to have an in-law help with this as he is a financial advisor with Waddell & Reed...

June 15 was my last day at w*ork so I've been out for only a couple of months. Loving it so far! However, I am starting to wonder if there are any books out there that may help me to enjoy it even more, avoid any common mistakes, or simply help me to be better educated about this new...

Well, I cut the "corporate cords" a little over 2 weeks ago and have finally gotten around to registering with this great site. In addition to retiring, my lovely DW (no kids) and I also relocated so we have been busy with the typical move stuff. I retired from a great job full of great...