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You have to decide what your priorities are in life - and make decisions accordingly.

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Perdido Key, FL

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Several Excel spreadsheets

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Have lived in Denver for 30 years. Never put a snow tire on any of our cars. Didn't even have 4 wheel drive for the first 8 years - had front wheel drive and a '72 VW Bug (engine over the rear wheels). Good tires, front wheel or All/4 wheel drive will do you fine. Even the VW was very good in the sn...

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I sell covered calls on stocks using some of my bond money. I enjoy it and am earning about 10%/yr over the last 7 years. No plans to stop.

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1. Always lived within our means.
2. Started investing in the stock market at age 27.
3. Got a college degree that helped me get a job - engineering.
4. Married a good lady - and stayed married until today.

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Recently I have worked with Schwab, Fidelity, and Vanguard. Schwab and Fidelity were very easy and helpful. Vanguard was difficult.

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20 years US Navy. Rank and insignia should only be worn by those who have earned them. The framing idea is a good one.

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Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch series.

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No. I read the Bible (every day) and spend time in prayer. I do take time to consider the meaning of what I have read - sometimes using commentaries.

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I would change insurance companies. They do not have your best interests in mind.

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I wash my car once a year whether it needs it or not.

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Tomcat Press n Set traps work very well. Home Depot carries them.

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West Wing

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Buy from a large furniture store, not a mattress store. Much cheaper.

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I watch the market in my neighborhood. Zollow seems to be around 100k high most of the time. I have found Remax more accurate.

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I am 61. 2 million. Don't forget to factor cost of health insurance. Health problems can make a fortune go away quickly.

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Not time to retire! Take a break. Go back to school, take a six month vacation, etc. Take some time off and go back to work. I personally know four guys who retired early (45-55) with plenty of money. Within six months they were all working again. They got bored. Make sure you have a plan and someth...

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I agree - Rich Dad Poor Dad. Read 'The Richest Man in Babylon.'

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Grew up in New Orleans and have lived in Denver since 1986. Visited Oregon a lot. I would rent in both places a bit and see what I thought. Denver is a great place. The winters are not bad and the Rocky Mountains are great! Summer in the mountains is beautiful.

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I have been an airline pilot for 31+ years. It was fun for the first 6 months, then it was just part of the job. No complaints, just part of the job.

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My father told me that if you spend less than you earn you will never have money problems. Simple advice he is still practicing at 93.

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I only get Forbes. I got Money magazine for over 30 years but out-grew it. Also all their issues seemed to be the same. I used to get the local newspaper but it is now mostly political commentary. I like the WSJ but don't have time to read it.

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I use 100.

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I had a Chase PC account for a few years. Funding my IRA required a visit to my advisor. Also their trading fees are high - $25/trade for the first 2000 shares. Higher after that. I finally closed it after they took away online access to their Research Reports. I could get stock reports but my advis...

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The limitation of deductions and exemptions at higher income levels.

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Yes. I carry 5 million.

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As you read look up every word you don't know the definition of. Been doing that for 37 years.

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What has helped me the most is growing up in a "depression era mindset" family. My parents grew up in the depression and continued to live very frugality - even after they acquired middle class status. I have heard the saying, "The best way for your children to understand the value of money is for y...

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I have used Turbotax for 10+ years. E-file the Federal return and mail-in the state return.

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I am not a MD but am in the income bracket mentioned. My wife and I are both savers and live on far less than I make. We plan to retire in a few months, have about 58x anticipated yearly expenses. We are in our early 60s and are debt free.

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Love your spouse and spend time with your kids.

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The Accoutant. You have to pay attention.

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You have plenty of company. I am in your camp and have been for 35+ years.

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Go on a cruise - First Class all the way.
Pay for some less fortunate kids to go to college.

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I have been buying tires from Discount Tire for many years. Only one bad experience - they put a flat tire in as my spare. I caught it when I got home and they took care of it immediately. Usually they have been very good and will fix flats and do rotations for free. In the last 5 years I have bough...

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Debt free and 3.0 million (61 y/o)

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I would spend 50k+ on a collector car (ex. - 65 Shelby Mustang, etc.) if I had a place to keep it, enjoyed driving it, and was fairly sure it would hold its value. So far my most expensive car cost 26k - new 2013 Honda CR-V.

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2004 Highlander, 165k miles

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If it will make your wife happy I would just buy it - and make her happy.

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2004 Toyota Highlander with 164k and a 2013 Honda CR-V with 54k.

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My experience is they live off their children or other relatives.

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I have owned MCD for many years - along with KO, PEP, JNJ, MMM, EMR, O and a few other blue chip dividend payers. Good increasing income stream.

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You can ride the ferry to Bremerton (and back) - not expensive and very scenic. There is a food counter onboard.

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I will say that I have never had the local Toyota dealer service dept not do something right the first time. That has definitely not been the case with other garages.

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I plan to retire in the next year and will do ministry work through my church - plus traveling and visiting the grandkids.

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Designer clothes.

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Dairy Queen Butterfinger Blizzard

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Buy 3000 worth of Facebook (FB). Every time you hear someone mention what they saw/posted on FB you are making money.

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illy Medium Roast - very good!

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