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I will retire in June. I am 53. It's been a long dream of mine. Everyone at megacorp knows since last year, all my friends know and I have no problems telling strangers as well. I have received nothing but positive feedback and encouragement and yes of course some jealousy.

My last day is also June 2! Retirement party May 19. I finally made it.

Joining Class of 2023. I am 53. End date is early June. My plan had been 2022 for a few years, but it got pushed to 2023. Plan is to buy RV this year and fix up house to be ready for sale in 2024 when my son graduates HS. Unlike many recommendations, I have communicated my end date to my...

Just bought TT Deluxe + State for $39.98 at Walmart Online.

Same here. Thinking of 4 day workweek starting January, but also not sure if better than taking grouped days especially in March when it gets warmer.

I am in the same situation leading a department of 40 engineers. My strategy for the last and final years has been to focus on the needs of the employees rather than those of the company. The company forgets you, but employees who were treated well will remember you in a positive way. I found...

Hello MTB1, I am almost in the same situation as you describe, same age, same NW, same spending, same house. Only apparent difference is I don't have a spouse and my youngest child is still in HS. We are ready to sail on into FIRE. However, I will still w**k two more years to accumulate an...

Congratulations, what a nice road to success!

I am getting more firm in my decision to wait until April 1, 2023 (after annual bonus payout) to retire even though NW is increasing better than planned. I hope nobody minds me hanging around in the '22 class as I may change my mind. Still planning to ask to go from 40h/wk tor 32h/wk either...

That looks really good, especially to the diversification of income streams. I recently bought a good share of REITs into my portfolio to try to counterbalance the huge portion of tech stocks now making up the S&P 500.

Thanks for this honest feedback. It will help me pulling the plug. I really have despised work for a long time...

I have used 4% and lately 3.5%. However, this is not too important to me as I knew (hoped) I would reach my goal prior of retiring. My planned retirement date is 4/1/2023 tied somewhat to my son entering 12th grade that Fall. I intend to do a lot of traveling and until he leaves my house I can't...

Passed my FIRE goal of $2.5 MM today not counting the house. I have been so looking forward to this day. I'm going to work two more years and that's it. Fantastic feeling when you know you could just drop it all and walk out.

Another update two year after my initial post and report on progress and thoughts. 2020 savings: $2.3MM getting very close, but after this year's turmoils I am getting more risk averse. Thinking my goal should be closer to $3.0MM 2020: Well, we sure had a dip! But also a nice recovery. This...

This is exactly how I am starting to feel. I am 51 and plan is to quit in 2-3 years with about $3 MM. I could do so now with 4%.

Yes, despite the havoc in my accounts I feel this way too. A bear market was coming and I rather weather through it while employed than in the first year of ER. I also hope 2021 will be a strong year and my plans don't need to change.

So far only hiring freeze and skipping of promotion cycle. Drug Manufacturer Mega Corp.

I thought I provide an update a year after my initial post and report on progress and thoughts. I am now at $1.9MM getting closer to the $2.5MM goal. I am still worried about the next major dip, but I am not changing investment strategy.... We will see. First year of college completed. Good...

+1 worked very well on Atlanta coming back from Europe. Probably saved 20 min

I transfered from Healtequity to Fidelity. It took about 15 days total including mailing in the signed form.

Thanks Jake in China for the advice. I do agree with your thoughts on diversifying into real estate as a good option, however I don't think it is the right thing for me. I would be over worrying with having to deal with renters and their issues and complaints. Right now, this feels too much like...

I am formally joining this class. April 2022 is the date! T minus 1,356 calendar days. Background Information I just turned 49. I will be 52 when I RE. Savings to date: $1.7MM, 70/30 split, 60% post tax, 40% 401k. House (1,500 sqft, 200k market value) paid off. I have dual citizenship...

I travel to Europe 2 or 3 times a year for a total of about 5 weeks. I use a pre-paid Vodaphone SIM card (CallYa) from Germany that I bought 4 years ago. It has no monthly charges and they charge 9 cents / min for outgoing calls to the EU or an SMS, free worldwide incoming calls/SMS. You can buy...

Yes, bubble.

Open an account at Coinbase then sell and deposit $ to bank account. IRS is watching.