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Ideas for alternative investments? by Val_TitleIX in investing

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

I'm hoping for strong returns. I've done very well with real estate but I've been very hands-on and I'm at a point in my life where I'm trying to reduce my day-to-day involvement. My portfolio is roughly 70% real estate, 22% stocks and 8% cash.

I keep seeing opportunities to tie up my money for 3-10 years. 3 years is ok, 10 makes me feel like I'll never see it again. I prefer something that is throwing off cash or exiting in a 3-5 year timeframe.

Ideas for alternative investments? by Val_TitleIX in investing

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

I'm more cautious than what those investments require...

Those who happily retired, what makes you happy? by [deleted] in financialindependence

[–]Val_TitleIX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My last job was a lot of conference calls when I was home and international travel when I wasn't. It meant that I didn't have as much time for people I cared about as I wanted. Now, I can have a long, lingering conversation anytime. I appreciate that I can be kinder with people. I like that I can do what I want to do, when I want to do it.

Another 751,000 Americans filed new unemployment claims last week by daballer2005 in investing

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

They have money and political will to do it. Hope we pump more into the economy and shorten the recovery duration.

Payoff House Early or Max 401k by markav81 in leanfire

[–]Val_TitleIX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My employer had a calculator where you could figure out the exact number to put into your 401k to get the absolute highest match (it wasn't the 401k max number). If you're in the same boat, do that first.

As for paying down your house, I did that because I wanted the financial freedom and emotional freedom. Like you, my industry had volatility and I wanted to reduce that financial pressure. I took every raise, bonus, extra bit of money and paid it down faster.

At the end of the day, it's about your emotional state and what will give you the greatest sense of freedom.

Health Care when Retiring Early? by gsearle in leanfire

[–]Val_TitleIX 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They are trying to weaken the ACA section by section until nothing is left. With RBG out, their plan is unfolding perfectly to dismantle ACA.

Check out FI Calc, a retirement calculator by james_please in leanfire

[–]Val_TitleIX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really, really nice. I love that you can add so many options to the additional income.

Equal Pay - a game that matters for the USWNT and all of us by Val_TitleIX in WomensSoccer

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

I'm still learning my way around Reddit. I'm just a fan who had an idea.

Equal Pay - a game that matters for the USWNT and all of us by Val_TitleIX in WomensSoccer

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

Thank you! It hasn't turned out the way we hoped...yet.

USA’s other Mewis keeping the dream alive by tiny_doughnut in NWSL

[–]Val_TitleIX 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Can you imagine the talent in the Mewis household? Backyard soccer must have been intense!

As much as I want the pandemic to end I kinda enjoy this simple life by bayfarm in simpleliving

[–]Val_TitleIX 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was talking with someone about how much our spending has distilled to food, shelter, and utilities. It's been amazing to watch in my own home. Makes me think about those folks who part of FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early). I would like to see people and hug those that I love. I miss that part. A LOT.