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I was not a fan of bond funds as I invested for retirement. Now 5 years into ER, I'm considering the addition of bonds into my fixed income ladder which is currently all CD's and Treasuries. Still don't like bond funds, however, recently started looking into fixed maturity ETF's as an...

I currently have a mix of actively managed and index (passive) mutual funds in a reasonably diverse portfolio. Am looking to shift the bulk of the actively managed funds to index funds in order to reduce management fees. Given the recent market downturn and volatility, I have concerns about...

Now entering our 3rd week as campground hosts at a State Park in Virginia. Always wanted to give this gig a try when I retired, now I’m doing it.. Have been a lifelong camper with travels across the US and Canada, usually in “touring mode” where we only spent 1-4 days in any given park in...

Wondering if/how folks are taking climate change implications into account when planning where to live in retirement. Recent article from ProPublica looks at various impact projections down to the county level in the US. https://projects.propublica.org/climate-migration/ A few years ago...

Two weeks ago (just as Covid Awareness/Fears we’re ramping up) we went out to our favorite Chinese Restaurant for a family meal. Was a Friday night at 7:30 and the place was 100% empty except for ourselves the entire hour we were there. The owner commented their business was greatly reduced...

Looking for folks to share their experience driving RV’s in Alaska and on the Alaska Highway (in Canada). Boondock vs. campgrounds? State/Provincial parks vs. private campgrounds? Any other experiences/tips to share? I’m planning to drive a rental RV south (to be sold in the lower 48) after...

Hi all, after lurking around a bit on the forum figured out it was time to intro myself. Have been taking major steps over past 18 months to RE from megacorp at end of 2018. 1) move from HCOL state (MN) to Lower COL area “back East” with mild and short winters, good fishing and fresh seafood. 2)...

Hey all, Am 55 and work for a mega corp that provides 1.5 weeks/year severance to folks that get laid off. Want to RE in 1-2 years, but there are some disincentives to voluntarily retire before 60 (beyond not getting a package). Most of those disincentives disappear if one gets laid off...

Hello all, Just found this forum in the past few days and have enjoyed scanning through the posts. DW (52) and I (55) are planning to move back East in Summer 2018 after as our youngest heads to college (back East). May/may not retire at that time - depends upon employer situation. Pretty...