Recent content by Bullie76

I've been retired 10 years and my expenses are certainly more than when I worked. Not unexpected as I planned for it. Health ins premiums more than expected but we all know about that. Will be 65 in 2.5 years so should get a reduction then. All I can say is track your expenses and add a healthy...

You may be correct, but I do factor in what 'if's'. It has served me well to this point. Plus I have run my numbers through firecalc and there is very little difference between taking it now vs delaying to 70 based on 92 age projection(now 62). Little difference as to ending balance.

You left off one off. The fear of the unknown. Some people file early because they fear SS will be cut and figure they might as well collect what they can now. As I mentioned earlier....a bird in the hand motto. Are you not worried about the future of SS? I can afford to delay but plan to file...

The arguments for delaying SS are compelling and if you live long enough the numbers make sense. I'm fortunate enough that I could delay a few years, but the proposed changes(see below) scare me. I realize most bills are not passed in their original form and this could be debated for quite some...

Could you imagine if a spaceship did beam you up and later released you? No way you would ever say any thing about it as everyone would think you are a nut. Back in the early 70's 2 guys on the MS coast were supposedly abducted and they told their story. Made the national news. Everyone laughed...

About to load up the SUV and head to Orange Beach, AL for a couple of weeks. Here's a pic from a couple of weeks ago off the pier of my complex. Love the sunsets.

Here you go.............

The first car I drove was a 1960 VW Beetle. My high school and jr college car, but actually my parents car. The first car I bought was a 1976 Chev Monte Carlo.

Nope.

http://blogs.barrons.com/penta/2014/09/12/the-oracle-of-buffalo/ Nice article on a 97 year old lady who never made a lot of money through her job, but who made a fortune through investing. And is giving most of it away as she ages.

From my deck off my coastal condo. Same view from within.

No. When your dog heads in the opposite direction, you know its not a pretty sight.

For people who own individual stocks, just wondered what has been or is the favorite stock you own. Most people probably own mutual funds and I do too. But I like to also invest in a few individual stocks. Mainly dividend payers for the income and for some growth too. For me, Chevron has been a...

Got a NOOK tablet not long ago which uses the android operating system. All of a sudden, I can't see new emails under my yahoo and gmail acct. I sent emails to each using my NOOK, but they never appear when using it. I can see the emails when using my laptop along with any other new emails I...

Hello everyone. Been retired for 7 years(I'm 59) and have really enjoyed it so far. Single with no children that I know of. ;) I do have a furry house mate, my 5 year old lab. He keeps me active by taking him on long walks. I enjoy playing golf too. And might be buying a condo soon on the AL...