Thanks for all the great comments and sharing of life learned wisdom everybody. Figured I at least owed a "hello" in return. Still learning the mechanics of this board. But I have read a lot and value the insights gained.
Think DW and I are on the cusp.
She: retired
Me: contemplating when/how to walk away from best job I ever had (mixed emotions).
RE temptation: traveling & fun trips with her while we are both able, and more time to spend reading up on companies in stocks portfolio. Alter ego = beach bum in tropical weather somewhere.
FI status: increasingly adequate: her pension, an IRA/Roth portfolio of mostly diversified dividend stocks and some other, soc sec if DC doesn't screw it up. FireCalc bookmarked and used with increased frequency.
Other: Elderly parent responsibilities (DW)
Anyway, just wanted to break the ice and say hello!
Think DW and I are on the cusp.
She: retired
Me: contemplating when/how to walk away from best job I ever had (mixed emotions).
RE temptation: traveling & fun trips with her while we are both able, and more time to spend reading up on companies in stocks portfolio. Alter ego = beach bum in tropical weather somewhere.
FI status: increasingly adequate: her pension, an IRA/Roth portfolio of mostly diversified dividend stocks and some other, soc sec if DC doesn't screw it up. FireCalc bookmarked and used with increased frequency.
Other: Elderly parent responsibilities (DW)
Anyway, just wanted to break the ice and say hello!