Should you take Social Security At Age 62 or 70? It’s a difficult question to answer, but answer it you must. Today, we’ll run you through the numbers. This post […]
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Tag: contingency planning
Why We’re Taking On Debt To Move From Good To Great
555 Days ago, we sold our “big house” in The City and moved to our retirement cabin in the mountains. As soon as the proceeds from the sale of the […]
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Top Tips For Retiring Abroad
Are you considering retiring abroad? It seems to be a topic that’s getting more attention lately. Whether it’s to stretch your retirement dollar or to enjoy the allure of living […]
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Why We Are NOT Buying Long Term Care Insurance
Buying long term care insurance (or not) is a major decision you should evaluate as you move through your 50’s and 60’s. I’ve hinted about our decision, but I’ve never […]
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Am I A Prepper? No, Just Prepared
What comes to mind when you think of the term “Prepper”? I’d expect most folks would have some type of “extremism” perception, along the lines of the “Doomsday Preppers” show […]
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3 Enemies Of FIRE
What would happen if everyone in our society decided to pursue early retirement? Today, we’ll run through an interesting thought exercise. There’s a new blogger in the Personal Finance space […]
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When A Home Sale Explodes (Good To Great – Part 3)
Have you ever had a home sale explode after you’ve been under contract? We had a bomb go off last night, but we’re ok with that. In the broader sense […]
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How The Pursuit of FI Almost Ended My Life
Is it possible to go too far in pursuing “Financial Independence”? Absolutely. I’m living proof, and happy about that fact. I’m happy because being “Living Proof” certainly beats being “Dead Proof.” […]
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Our Retirement Investment Drawdown Strategy
A Retirement Investment Drawdown Strategy is a key element in retirement planning. The strategy used in the “Withdrawal” phase is fundamentally different than the “Accumulation” phase, and it’s important to […]
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What If You Live To 100?
How long do you want to be alive? Do you want to be alive to 100? For me, it depends on what you mean by “alive”. If I knew I […]
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