A very big day today!
SidePocket
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Early retirement has arrived! I retired today after 31 years in banking. What a blessing to have a pension these days. It's 75 degrees outside, and I am about to put together a Belvedere martini straight up. I feel great, my wife is cute, and I'm ready for some new adventures. And summer hasn't even started. I'm going to barbecue on weekdays instead of waiting for the weekend. I'm in a hurry to do nothing. I know most of you are 30 something; max your 401k contributions, stick money in an account you can't touch every payday, throw $40 or $50 in a hiding place every time you go to the ATM, and make it your goal to get out at 55. BRB, gotta go get some olives right now -
"Molon Labe"
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I'm thinking of hanging it totally up soon.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
It's nice to know when you have won. I am absolutely tickled for you.
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Brian
I'm not really the relaxing type, I'll work till I'm dead.
I'm in the banking business myself with the "now" (5th) largest. You know--"the bank" that didn't do the shady mortage loans
I'm with you....53 now, 6-9 more years till I can. Wife is 7 years younger so as much as I love her, she gets to work the extra years simply to supply the Health Insurance.
I am envious!!!!!!!
Neil
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<< <i>Congrats to you. I'm self-employed and I will retire when I'm 155. >>
Sidepocket - congratulations and enjoy your retirement. My dad was forced to retire and didn't know what to do with himself without work. Sounds like you'll have no such problem.
Unfortunately, I'm with MrReuter - self-employed. I've loved the independence but never hit a homer and I'll be working in some form until the day I drop.
But, I'll keep the 401K contributions going, too. I can't believe someone else does the "$40 to me" first after withdrawing from the ATM. Great advice!
Great job retiring!
Was one of your secrets to never spend a dime on modern packs?
Did you happen to ever compete in the set registry?
Some hobby advice from a retiree is welcome.
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Congrats on your retirement and enjoy.
Ron
Congrats to you. I am jealous!
Tony
Congrats
Been waiting for that day myself
Got awhile to go
Now that I'm retired I'll have to watch my card spending and scale back a little, but I usually try to stay away from modern other than Heritage and the CU group rips. No registry for me.
"Molon Labe"
Big congrats on your new found freedom!!! I was able to retire from the Federal Government about 9 years ago with a nice pension. I echo your comments to those who are still stroking it every day. Put as much as you can in your 401k at work and get a Roth going as well, it's the only way you can have some peace of mind when you finally pull the pin.
You will soon be amazed at the amount of things to do around your house and wonder how did you maintain the place when you worked! Watch out for the clicker sitting next to your easy chair, it's so simple to get into tv mode and do nothing day after day. The secret is to have a hobby, and there are zillions out there, from Radio Control airplanes to taking flying lessons...whatever floats your boat, do it and enjoy the moment.
I must tell you, that one of my "cheap thrill" moments is when I hear a good rain going down the downspout outside my bedroom. It wakes me for a second, then I smile thinking of my friends (former co-workers), who are on the Interstate, wipers slapping away, sipping their coffee to stay awake and heading in for another day.
Spend a couple of weeks to savor the moment...sit out on the deck and listen to the birds and totally drink in the freedom you have. In about 2-3 months you will feel an incredible peace come over you, for now you are really free as a bird. I am now at the point of actually not sure of what day it is, and do struggle when shopping and have to write a check and ask for the date. You will also be amazed at how easy trips to Home Depot or Lowe's is on say a Tuesday at 10 AM. LIFE IS GOOD!!!
To those who are still incarcerated...plan ahead, get your finances in the best order you can, save, save, SAVE!!!. You will know when the time is right and when you've had enough. The best to all, retirement is truly a wonderful thing, experience it as soon as you can, life's a short ride.
Illigitimi non carborundum...Google it.