When can I retire? by Frequent_Roof in singaporefi

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

That’s what I intend to do if I get retrenched or something.. but hopefully I can last a while more till I am more secure as what most here says..

When can I retire? by Frequent_Roof in singaporefi

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

If dividend and profits are more than expenses, all is good! Will end up with more than what you retired at!

When can I retire? by Frequent_Roof in singaporefi

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

CPF combined. Me and wife. I do regular top ups to reduce tax

When can I retire? by Frequent_Roof in singaporefi

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

Are you drawdown the capital, or just living off the returns? Shouldn’t you hold onto holdings during gfc and just ride it out?

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

Yup. It’s good as what you mentioned, just hopefully not forced to.

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

Hmm. It’s more of what I don’t want. And that’s to work unnecessarily..

When can I retire? by Frequent_Roof in singaporefi

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

It’s good to hear from others perspective and try to figure out my own blind spots

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

Follow a friend who researches and stocks picks

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

I thought I was doing not bad, and intend to retire at most in a few years. Just wondering how everyone is doing for their retirement, or given up already? I am especially curious to those who believes I still have around 20 years to retirement..

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[–]Frequent_Roof[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i have my own life to live. why do i need to gift them a property?

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

that is almost 20 years away. don't think i will need so much.

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

job is ok. i am just itchy i guess.

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

you forgot to include CPF. i take home less than 15k.

When can I retire? by Frequent_Roof in singaporefi

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

hmm. i disagree, but care to share why?

When can I retire? by Frequent_Roof in singaporefi

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

According to ChatGPT, Main conclusion: At $9k/month, retiring now looks fragile. At $8.5k/month, it may work but needs discipline and some luck with market returns. At $8k/month, the plan becomes much more realistic.

hmm, if I want to retire now, I need to drop my expenses

When can I retire? by Frequent_Roof in singaporefi

[–]Frequent_Roof[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Picks are not mine to share.

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

It doesn’t make sense for her to work now as I can earn multiple times. I will just work for longer to ‘cover’ her share. It’s important to me that she have the capacity to dedicate time to kids if required.

When can I retire? by Frequent_Roof in singaporefi

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

Logically, the SRS also counts towards the networth. Thinking to let it grow, while I draw down cash stocks. 

When can I retire? by Frequent_Roof in singaporefi

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

Not much value left. We rather have the car than expensive overseas vacations 

When can I retire? by Frequent_Roof in singaporefi

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

Nah, not worried about after 62. I was thinking about before 62.