I've finally joined the forum after searching and reading through discussions for years. Here's my intro:
Age 31, married since 24, one 5 month old daughter. Probably another child soon.
~230k in 401k and several IRAs
~100k equity in my house (bought last yr)
no debt at all besides house mortgage.
Still saving despite the new expenses of daughter and house
I'm more planning to semi-ER by 45 than to truly ER. I like being an engineer. I like working on projects for customers as a consultant. I had a taste of something resembling semi-ER in 2009 when I took a yr off to travel internationally for over a month, study for a state professional exam, and freelance. It was great. With the current responsibilities of house and family though, I'm back in the corporate grind for the steady pay and benefits. I don't like being in a corporation, which unfortunately is where I expect to be for another 10+yr while I continue to grow my net worth.
Pleasure to join you all. Thanks for the wonderful forums!!!
-Matt
Age 31, married since 24, one 5 month old daughter. Probably another child soon.
~230k in 401k and several IRAs
~100k equity in my house (bought last yr)
no debt at all besides house mortgage.
Still saving despite the new expenses of daughter and house
I'm more planning to semi-ER by 45 than to truly ER. I like being an engineer. I like working on projects for customers as a consultant. I had a taste of something resembling semi-ER in 2009 when I took a yr off to travel internationally for over a month, study for a state professional exam, and freelance. It was great. With the current responsibilities of house and family though, I'm back in the corporate grind for the steady pay and benefits. I don't like being in a corporation, which unfortunately is where I expect to be for another 10+yr while I continue to grow my net worth.
Pleasure to join you all. Thanks for the wonderful forums!!!
-Matt