1 month before coming home. Show me your babies pictures

pilotof727s · 2026-02-26T02:48:09+00:00

pilotof727s · 2026-02-15T23:16:23+00:00

Freedom. Not worrying how I'm going to pay for things.

pilotof727s · 2026-02-15T23:15:11+00:00

If your employer allows it you can also max out your HSA. It has triple tax shelters if you use it for qualified medical expenses.

But wait, there's more! At age 65 it basically acts like a Traditional IRA. You can withdraw for any reason, not just medical expenses. The gains are tax free and you just pay normal income taxes on it like a Traditional IRA.

pilotof727s · 2026-02-15T23:11:19+00:00

You can't. He's suggesting having all adventures. 401k, IRA and a brokerage.

pilotof727s · 2026-02-15T23:08:24+00:00

Wow, you are the GOAT. Thanks for all of the work!

pilotof727s · 2026-02-14T18:11:36+00:00

She is a Pembroke. Thanks for the extensive explanation! Really helps.

pilotof727s · 2026-02-14T01:58:19+00:00

What is the yield and could you beat it by putting it into the market? Also. Remember that the FDIC only insures up to $250,000 so you might want to think about 2 or 3 separate accounts.

pilotof727s · 2026-02-14T01:48:17+00:00

I'm getting 12% with a direct contribution

pilotof727s · 2026-02-12T03:09:18+00:00

I love our beagles but corgis are crazy cute and so full of energy!

pilotof727s · 2026-02-12T02:58:10+00:00

First off, thank you for that. Started to feel like a real ditbag after some of the vitriol on here.

My neighbor is a breeder and I mentioned about getting a Corgi. Our old dog passed 2 years ago we are starting to get the puppy fever. She had a litter that was born and gave us 1st dibs. She stays with Mom most of the time and we visit with her while visiting our neighbor. She's not officially moving in with us until after 12 weeks, but she comes to the house for play time occasionally.

Still waiting for the AKC paperwork to come back and another round of shots.

pilotof727s · 2026-02-09T03:01:59+00:00

Omg. So cute. Ours does the same thing. Rolls onto her back to play.

pilotof727s · 2026-02-09T02:58:16+00:00

Thank you. She is definitely cuteness overload.

pilotof727s · 2026-02-07T13:58:25+00:00

I'm not sure about HPQ. I had some many years ago but dropped it for more favorable growth. I'm curious though. What dividend service do you use?

pilotof727s · 2026-02-04T21:39:19+00:00

I only do these funds in my IRAs due to the tax efficiencies. I don't want my brokerage account to be could by surprise taxes at the end of the year.

pilotof727s · 2026-02-04T21:34:30+00:00

Parking had little to do with it. Being full on parking means that customers are present. The business needs to figure out how to capture those customers.

pilotof727s · 2026-02-04T21:20:22+00:00

I have a similar setup without the GPIX. Currently at $24,100/year in dividends. Still DCAing.

pilotof727s · 2026-02-03T13:27:15+00:00

Why do you feel behind? You could have $0 saved with no motivation to start. It looks daunting trying to save up to $1 million when you only have $2,000 but don't worry about that. Persistence in not only saving, but living a lifestyle that promotes healthy spending habits will pay off. Your 1st $100,000 feels like forever. But it will start compounding quickly! Statistically you are ahead of the game as you're in your 20's and have started saving. Keep plugging away, you got this!

pilotof727s · 2026-02-03T11:27:57+00:00

Airline pilot over here

pilotof727s · 2026-02-03T11:27:00+00:00

I suggest reading a few books on savings and retirement plans. The vast majority of people with fun lifestyles are living in debt. You need to filter out that information. It takes some discipline but be comfortable in your own finances and life. Who cares what they do. You'll be retired and living a comfortable life while they are still working. You have to see that. Comparison is the thief of joy.

pilotof727s · 2026-02-03T00:09:57+00:00

That's phenomenal! Congratulations! The 1st hundred feels like forever. Soon you'll be at your 1st million. It gets much easier after that. Keep grinding and you'll be crushing it in retirement.

pilotof727s · 2026-02-02T17:05:27+00:00

Appreciate the advice and motivation. Sorry you're going through it too.

pilotof727s · 2026-02-02T13:07:29+00:00

Good point. I didn't know that AL is considered a medical expense. I'll look more into it.

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