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So just sell some of the stock (at a profit) you bought when you sold your cd’s, and put it back in cash. It’s called rebalancing

I use Schwab and Vanguard. Very happy with both!

We have been retired for 6 years, still have the 2 cars we retired with: 2010 Lexus RX350 and a 2012 Audi A6. Have been considering our next car, but both of these are still running great. My last Audi maintenance was super expensive, probably would not buy another one now. I...

No sympathy for him. The stupid shall be punished. Give him the story of the grasshopper and the ant.

I see it as a cash flow issue. If you can pay off the mortgage before you retire, you will have an extra (whatever your mortgage payment is) every month. We had 2 homes and sold one when we retired, paying off both mortgages. Very happy with this decision.

Very proud of my two DD's. They never looked back after college. Got jobs, houses, guys, married, kids, financially successful. Never expected a handout. they are both happily married, 35 and 37 , 2 kids each, great jobs. Its still the land of opportunity if you are willing to work for it!

I'll admit my ignorance. What's a thermapen??

We bought a lake home in central VA several years before fire. At retirement we sold our town home in Alexandria, and were able to pay off both mortgages and move to the lake full time. Paradise, and a much lower cost of living!

What are the best Medicare options for retired military? I am 63 and currently on Tricare Standard, with a Tricare supplement that I got through MOAA. What are your experiences going from Tricare to Medicare/Tricare for life?

Retired 4 years ago, with an anticipated burn rate of about $250K a year. Actual rate has been closer to $300k due to discretionary spending on vacations and house repairs. Due to bull market, net worth has gone up since retirement, so this rate is sustainable for us. Currently 63, DW is 61...

We are on year 3 in this position. Fortunately I have a pension that provides about 1/3 of our monthly needs. We keep 2 years of expenses in a money market account with Discover bank that pays 1%. We transfer funds to our checking account quarterly. Watching our budget, we found that we are...

My life on the stage Since retiring, have started acting in local community theater. I'm currently playing Ado Annie's father in a production of "Oklahoma!" at our local dinner theater!

Turbo Tax Have used it for years

Time for enrichment I loved singing and acting in musicals when I was in school, but never had time during my work life. Retired almost 2 years ago, am now taking voice lessons, sing in a church choir and a small community chorus. Have also been involved in community theater, with roles in...

Big Nats fan, heading down to spring training next month to catch a few games. Hope this is the year it all comes together!

Saw Birdman last night. Waste of time and money

Johnnie Walker Black and Red Breast Irish Whisky

My 9 months since retiring last April have been fabulous. Both of our daughters had babies last year, and we have time to do the Grandparent thing. We have traveled too-Paris, Puerto Vallarta, and a Caribbean Cruise. Last fall I got involved in a production of Fiddler on the Roof, playing...

Happy that we are doing fine with money, spending a lot less than before retirement. Happy to have time to get involved with things I really want to do. Just finished playing Lazar Wolf in a local production of Fiddler on the roof! Time to travel - we spent 10 days in Paris this year! Time...

Just back from 10 days in Paris. This was our retirement treat to ourselves. It was absolutely fabulous. I don't think it is possible to have a bad meal there.

Agree with all the posts. Retired for 6 months, don't miss work at all, really enjoying the time I am able to spend with DW. Tried out for a part in a local theater group (Lazar Wolf in Fiddler on the Roof). Most fun I have had in years! L'Chaim!!

Congratulations! Wishing you a speedy completion of your final weeks of work! :)

Huston, I am in exactly the same position. Working part time 2 weeks into retirement, hard to pull out all at once!!

Congrats, you will love it!

2 weeks in, cant believe I really did it! Agreed to stay on part time, worked 2 days last week, 12 hours this week. Anyone have advice on how not to get sucked back in? Loving life at our lakefront house wit our new boat!