About Me

jIM

I am a 35yo married and father of twins. I will update the photos once in a while. They were born 3 months early in March of 2008 and went through a tough first 4 months. They are now doing well.

Retirement checkpoints
( ) $1.5 M needed age 53 2026
( ) $750k needed age 45 2018
( ) $375k needed age 37 2010
( ) $180k needed age 29 2002

I had 200k before the drop in 2008. I need to set aside around 200k in next 2.5 years to get early retirement.

[ ] max 401k for me
[ ] max 401k for wife
[x] max Roth for me
[x] max Roth for wife
[x] start taxable portfolio
[ ] 3 months expenses in EF
[ ] 9 months expenses in taxable account
[ ] open college savings account for kids
[ ] dividend income equals half of annual expenses
[ ] pay off 2nd mortgage by 2013
[ ] pay off 1st mortgage by 2026
[ ] finance next car for 3 years or less
[ ] pay cash for my next car around 2016
[ ] start a TIPs 10 year bond ladder by 2016.

2008- a time to be truly thankful

November 26th, 2008 at 12:23 pm

What are you thankful for?

I am thankful that my twins are home and healthy. That above all else makes this thanksgiving truly the best ever.

I am thankful my wife still tolerates me, loves me and takes care of my kids when I am not around.

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4 Responses to “2008- a time to be truly thankful”

Ima saver Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 01:15 pm

I am thankful for my wonderful husband and my good health. (and all the nice people on this forum)
Ms. Pearl Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 02:47 pm

I am thankful for my family, my pets: Butter, Edgar, Maxwell Burbank, Peppy, Vincent Vinnarina, and Nadine. Propane to heat my home. My job and friends. The food in my frig and cupboards and my calculator that keeps me in line.
thriftorama Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 03:04 pm

I'm happy our bean is happy and healthy, too. It's scary being a new parent these days.
lizajane Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 11:41 pm

Ditto! Thankful for health, friends and family, freedom, and a million other things I can't think of at this late hour. On my worst days of doom and gloom, I know I have it much better than countless others.

jIM_Ohio is Investing to retire early

Instead of making retirement a question, make it a sport- can I do it and how fast?

2008- a time to be truly thankful

4 Responses to “2008- a time to be truly thankful”

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