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Hey all, So I've been working on my spreadsheet for the past four years and its really starting to bloom into something nice. However, I would like to have a FIRECALC-like sheet where I can enter variables like rate of return, monthly investments, social security payments, etc and have it...

Some other's might have better input on La Push, but I drove out there this weekend and was underwhelmed. Girlfriend wanted to see Forks and I'd never been out to that part of WA so we headed out there then out to La Push. As with most of the reservations, they're kind of trashy and I didn't...

If you're into WWII history or military aircraft, you can see Paul Allen's MiG-29 and his foundation's collection of refurbished warbirds at the Flying Heritage Collection museum. I took my dad when he was in town and I was really hoping to get a look at the Mig, but apparently Allen had been...

Hit $100k invested assets yesterday. Chump change compared to many here, but I'm 26 and have only been working for 3.75 years.

Lot's of advice to digest here, and I appreciate it all. I am currently rebalancing my TSP and assessing my budget to see how much I can be investing (should have done this a while ago). I have run into another question that has probably been answered somewhere else but I can't find it...

26 year old guy here. Looks like you've got a great foundation to build on and the right attitude. +1

Would you be able to edify the thought process behind using a Roth IRA and TSP simultaneously? It seems to me that you're opting to pay taxes now AND later rather than maximizing the benefit of one or the other.

Nash, As I understand it, you're invested as such: Roth IRA (100% stock VTSAX/VTIAX) Traditional TSP (G fund to account for 15% of investments + leftover stock) Taxable (100% stock VTSAX/VTIAX) So if you are invested as such, then you plan to live on a combination of military pension and...

Dash: I took the debt because it was cheap. I could have paid cash for the car but opted not to because of the low interest rate. As soon as I pay off my .5% loan I'm going to commit that payment to the car and I'll be debt free in about a year and a half. dtbach: I understand that investing...

Greetings, 26 yr old military guy here. Recently moved from American Funds to Vanguard for the low costs. My American Funds investments were set up by an investment advisor and I tried my best to mirror them when I moved to Vanguard. I haven't been very impressed with my performance over the...

Thanks guys.

Background: I have recently transferred my Roth IRA and Individual investment accounts from American Funds to Vanguard. I did a direct transfer of the Roth IRA into VFIFX with vanguard, and cashed out the individual account and plan to buy a selection of Vanguard mutual funds. I should have...

Pacific Northwest Summer - off Winter - 58 (day) 52 (night) That runs me about $4/day to heat the place, cook food, and heat the water using natural gas. I believe that makes me the winner if we're playing by golf rules.

Evening everyone, I am in the Navy (if you didn't decipher from the handle) and have about a 7 year commitment left. A question has been lingering in the back of my mind as I've continued to build my emergency fund. Everyone seems to define an emergency fund as money you would need should you...

Thanks for the support and kind words. Especially Midpack, who helped separate FI and RE in my mind (something I'd assumed always went hand in hand). HawekeyeNFO, nope, actually about to put on O-2 which equates to about a $1k/mo pay raise for me. Can't wait till the big O-3 paycheck though...

I've recently been in contact with some financial advisers, and they've noted that I'm putting a lot into retirement accounts (about 34% of my take-home pay). I told them that I've been considering early retirement, or at least would like to have the option when I reach that age. But it did get...

Anyone know where to find 'quotes' for TSP funds so they can be included in this?

Brevity, I like it.

The background: In recent conversations with my father, he's expressed the position that someone who is "gifted" or might have higher aptitude for success, has some what of a moral obligation to do a job that is deemed more worthwhile, or more important. The discussion stemmed from my desire...

Ok, well looks like I have some recommended reading to do...and it isn't the real-estate classifieds.

I suspected that bringing up Kiyosaki might open a can of worms here. Mill, I'd say I've taken two things away from the book. 1. There are other ways to finance your retirement than stocks/bonds/funds 2. Put yourself in a position to be able to take advantage of good opportunities samclem, I...

My limited exposure to the threads have left me with the feeling that most people operate under the "save/invest as much as you can, then hope your growth outpaces your expenses" mindset. However, I'd like to hear the opinions on acquisition of other income producing assets like rentals or small...

Tim, Thanks for the reply. Flight school has taught me the value of having a friend slightly ahead of you to double check yourself against, so its nice to have found you. I've certainly identified the risk of lifestyle inflation. For the first year of commissioned life, I've been able to...

HawkeyeNFO, I just started the tailhook pipeline about two months ago. Anticipating another 10-11 months until wings. FWIW, the student debt is the career starter loan given by USAA. I invested all of it in the Roth, other equities, a CD ladder which has since matured, and kept a 3 month...

I have another 11 months until my 8 year commitment begins. By that time I'll be 33 with about 11 years of service. It's obviously incredibly difficult to predict the future, but I think at that point another 9 years might be tempting, especially if pensions and incentive pay still exist by...