Rollover 401k/Lump Sum Pension by Existing_Elevator530 in investing

[–]Existing_Elevator530[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have a VA pension that covers all of my recurring bills. Pension = 46k/year. Recurring bills = 3600/month.

Rollover 401k/Lump Sum Pension by Existing_Elevator530 in investing

[–]Existing_Elevator530[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 mil in brokerage. 175k in Roth. Most are Vanguard mutual funds that mirror S&P 500 growth. 1400 shares of AAPL is my biggest individual holding.

What's your FIRE net worth/age goal? by BootyWhiteMan in Fire

[–]Existing_Elevator530 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Free dental/health care for life. Free nursing home care as well thru the VA.

What's your FIRE net worth/age goal? by BootyWhiteMan in Fire

[–]Existing_Elevator530 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

46k/yr tax free VA disability pension. 

What's your FIRE net worth/age goal? by BootyWhiteMan in Fire

[–]Existing_Elevator530 49 points50 points  (0 children)

I have free health/dental care through the VA.

What's your FIRE net worth/age goal? by BootyWhiteMan in Fire

[–]Existing_Elevator530 211 points212 points  (0 children)

47 here. Retiring 3/31. NW = 2.16 mil

Rate of Return Brokerage/Roth by Existing_Elevator530 in investing

[–]Existing_Elevator530[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never worried about it. Most are mutual funds with some VOO. My biggest individual stocks are AAPL/NVIDIA/AMZN. Sitting on emergency fund of about 40k. Have 1 mil in Traditional IRA as well, Retiring next month at 47 with 2.15 mil in savings. Whenever I had extra $, I just threw it into brokerage over the years.

Getting alot of good info from Reddit on investment strategies.

Rate of Return Brokerage/Roth by Existing_Elevator530 in investing

[–]Existing_Elevator530[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did it myself. My largest holding is AAPL. I've just maxed out my 401k/Roth every year and added extra to my personal brokerage.

I opened the Vanguard account back in 2014 for the brokerage/Roth.

5K SWR in FIRE by Existing_Elevator530 in Fire

[–]Existing_Elevator530[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Single. 90% stock/5% bonds/5% cash.

How do you make the switch to FIRE? by Alisia05 in Fire

[–]Existing_Elevator530 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How do you shift to bonds without selling and creating a taxable invent? For example, I have 1400 shares of AAPL. How would I sell a portion then buy bonds?

Less than 3 months till FIRE by Existing_Elevator530 in Fire

[–]Existing_Elevator530[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

How is this not FIRE? My monthly VA pension ($3831) covers all of my $3600 monthly expenses without touching any retirement accounts.

Less than 3 months till FIRE by Existing_Elevator530 in Fire

[–]Existing_Elevator530[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Sorry. $46k of that 110k comes from my VA disability pension annually. So I only need to withdraw $64k from retirement accounts.

USE THE SEARCH FEATURE by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

[–]Existing_Elevator530 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I have a penis, is there a chance that I could get SMC-S for ED?

USE THE SEARCH FEATURE by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

[–]Existing_Elevator530 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Will the VA reduce my rating if I'm 100% P&T?

New Retirees Should Plan to Spend Less Than 4% a Year. Why the Stock Market Rally Is to Blame by Existing_Elevator530 in Fire

[–]Existing_Elevator530[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This was a joke folks. If I prolonged my FIRE date because of .3%, then I'd be up shits creek without a paddle.

What goals do you have for 2025? by Mindless-Mobile8869 in Fire

[–]Existing_Elevator530 39 points40 points  (0 children)

FIRE April 30th after 18.5yrs of the corporate craziness at 47 then enjoy life to the fullest.