There once was a couple who did love their lifeIn no time at all, they were man and wifeThey sat on their porch outside their first floorBut by 4 o’clock, the sun was no moreThey both loved the sun, the warmth felt so niceWhen he mentioned they move, they didn’t think twiceAn upgrade’s in order, […]
The Power of Compound Interest
Despite being raised believing that Andre the Giant was the eighth wonder of the world, it turns out it was actually compound interest. I was fortunate to be smitten with it upon someone first showing an example of the difference in can make in meeting your retirement goals. In case there are those that have […]
What do I miss about going to work?
The picture above is the sweet poster my wife made me on my last day of work. What I Miss About Going to Work…hmm. If my last job had been working at CVS, the answer would be not a damn thing. However, my last full-time job and current per diem position actually does provide a […]
A Typical Day In Post-FI Life (Day 4)
Many people are curious what I do with my time now that I’m working less. So here is a typical day. The morning plays out much like it did when I was working second shift with a few variations. First, since I’m not staying up as late, I am starting the day about two hours […]
What do you do for work?
We are another week into my shift from full time pharmacist to very part time pharmacist and it is wonderful. We have gone on two nice hikes at two different state parks: Stone Mountain and Hanging Rock. The Mountain Loop Trail at Stone Mountain is the current leader for a more interesting hike, but Hanging […]
Vacation Level Excitement – retirement thoughts
*the photo with this blog post is from my new shirt design featuring my favorite question on the annual employee survey we would take at work…It always annoyed the piss out of me. What jackass in corporate had the audacity to think people are going to be excited to come to work?* I will finally […]
Did I Retire Last Night?
Depending on your definition and how much work you allow in your definition of retired, I think I may have retired. One downside when going from full time employment to an as needed basis at the same company is it loses some of the spectacle of retiring. The best way to put it is by […]
What are you going to do for health Insurance?
“What are you going to do for health insurance?” is the next most common question and it is a good one. With the ridiculousness of the American system of attaching healthcare to employment, we will have to turn to the marketplace. Healthcare in early retirement is one of the big considerations since it can be […]
What are you going to do with all that time?
It’s amazing how few people can fathom living a life without the necessity of going to work. Once I tell someone I plan to work less than 10 shifts per month, they immediately ask, “What are you going to do with all that time?” Surprisingly, even one of my best friends from College 1 that […]
Easier Access to More Money For Early Retirement: Updated IRS SEPP Rules For 2022
With the new IRS Sepp rules in 2022, it makes it easier to access more funds to help bridge the gap to traditional retirement age.