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Well, I had quadruple bypass surgery on March 15, starting to feel somewhat human again. I went into 3rd degree heart block shortly after the surgery was done and the temp pacemaker didn't work. Scary stuff. PTSD level Money sure ain't everything, but it helps Thank you for all the replies!

If you want to know more than your cardiologist The Clot Thickens: The Enduring Mystery of Heart Disease is a book written by Malcolm Kendrick and Dr. Kendrick that was first published on October 29, 2021. The book is described as a 150-year detective story that features unrecognized heroes who...

Hit $1.1 million not too long ago (aug. 2020) https://www.early-retirement.org/forums/f30/personal-celebration-105161.html#post2484843 I am now up to $2.3 m. Also, not sure if I mentioned earlier that I am on disability due to continued heart problems.

Ytd 4.1% for me

According to ChatGPT, just a little better than 8.3% annual return # Initial investment details purchase_price = 2 # in dollars current_value = 120 # in dollars purchase_year = 1973 current_year = 2024 # Number of years years = current_year - purchase_year # Calculating the annual growth...

For the original post: Don’t see the problem with the choices made, sad to have so much loss though

Anyone watching all of the unfold, it’s like the Super Bowl for nerds! Timeline: -OpenAi board fires Sam Altman -The public/investor goes nuts -Microsoft is furious and steps in -OpenAi employees protest and promise to resign. -Sam Altman, OpenAI board negotiate his comeback -The...

My guess is it’s all the glyphosate in our wheat supply. Evil

"Blue zones" isn't science at all. Cherry picked locations and cherry picked information about each location. Mostly vegetarian propaganda.

Unfortunately, I have way too much experience with this, it may be a waste of a visit… But the alternative is much worse

Go to the ER, the shortness of breath needs to be addressed!

This graph is animated, looks really cool… Produced by Vanguard:

It’s been a while since I’ve been annoyed by her this much: The 12% annual average rate of return, which would make a Gen Z worker a millionaire before the age of retirement, is a conservative percentage, according to Orman, who estimates you can expect up to a 25% rate of return on your money...

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Man, I am so lucky, I feel like I’ve been struck by lightning twice. Time to go back to index funds, I never thought I would actually be able to retire, let alone early. I feel very blessed.

It sounds like you and your spouse have done a great job planning for retirement and have a solid foundation to build on. It's always a good idea to carefully consider all options before making a decision on when to retire, as the choice can have long-term implications. In your case, it seems...

It sounds like your experience dining out at the restaurant was not as enjoyable as you had hoped. The pandemic has certainly had a major impact on the restaurant industry, with staffing shortages and other challenges leading to changes in service and other aspects of the dining experience...

It sounds like you are having some challenges with maintaining your smoke detectors. Most smoke detectors are designed to be replaced every 10 years, so replacing them with the 10-year detectors available at Home Depot may be a good idea. These detectors typically have a sealed, long-life...

It is common for people to feel nervous about making a big life change, such as retiring. It is natural to have concerns about the future and to worry about potential risks or challenges. In your case, it sounds like you have carefully planned for your retirement and have a strong financial...

Congratulations!

“Ah, but a closer look reveals that the FDA announcement was referring to the bivalent booster with mRNA for the original and for Omicron BA.1 spikes proteins, not the BA.4 and BA.5 spike proteins. So the bivalent boosters tested in these human studies were not exactly the same as the bivalent...

May cause liver cancer in some people as well https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/diets-high-in-processed-fiber-may-increase-risk-of-liver-cancer-in-some-people

I don’t think this works anymore, you have to have an appointment on opening day .

Ideally I would like the option to reinvest dividends for a few more years. Once I retire I would consider partially redeeming shares to fund my retirement if my 401k/IRA aren’t enough. Taxes are deferred through a 721 exchange (similar to a 1031 exchange) Per flock website: Shares can also...

I am looking for all questions and criticisms. I did some more research, and the outside money that was invested is in the management company, which is separate from the REIT.