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  • I went nuts and bought 3% more. Now 79-21.
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    • Originally posted by Fishindude77 View Post

      No, we could raise our draw down rate a bit or take a few lump sums if needed.
      i meant what percent is the $4000? is it 4% of your portfolio? Then not surprising it's growing
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      • Originally posted by LivingAlmostLarge View Post

        i meant what percent is the $4000? is it 4% of your portfolio? Then not surprising it's growing
        I think 4% is required for the first 10 years, after that, folks can increase, say 4.5% the next 10 years.
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        • Market is down.

          Savings to Retire at 57 to be used for Age 57-61
          Balance: $111K
          Goal by end-56: $160K (adjusted new goal for ages 57, 58, 59, 60 and 61)
          Retirement Condo $400K: Fully Paid (No Renting expense!)

          At age 62, it is SS onwards
          401K Retirement Savings: $404K
          IRA Retirement Savings: $ 83K
          Total Retirement Savings: $487K
          Total Retirement Savings Goal: $720K

          My Forecasted Monthly Retirement Check Amounts, if to retire starting 2026 (withdrawal can only start in Jan of 2033 or 7+ years from now):
          401 + SS : $ 3.28K
          IRA : $ 0.32K
          Tot : $ 3.60K
          Goal: $ 4.00K

          The mood is bring to 85:15.
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          • Soon to be millionaire

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            • Originally posted by anhtuvp View Post
              Soon to be millionaire
              Nice! Congrats!
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              • Nibbling away. 84-16 now.
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                • NIbbled to 85-15. We are near the bottom.
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                  • NIbbled to 88-12. We are near the bottom.
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                    • Market is recovering.

                      Savings to Retire at 57 to be used for Age 57-61
                      Balance: $116K
                      Goal by end-56: $160K (adjusted new goal for ages 57, 58, 59, 60 and 61)
                      Retirement Condo $400K: Fully Paid (No Renting expense!)

                      At age 62, it is SS onwards
                      401K Retirement Savings: $404K
                      IRA Retirement Savings: $ 85K
                      Total Retirement Savings: $489K
                      Total Retirement Savings Goal: $720K

                      My Forecasted Monthly Retirement Check Amounts, if to retire starting 2027 (withdrawal can only start in Jan of 2033 or 7+ years from now):
                      401 + SS : $ 3.35K
                      IRA : $ 0.33K
                      Tot : $ 3.68K
                      Goal: $ 4.00K

                      The mood is bring to 93:7.
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                      • Market fully recovered 2025 gains.

                        98-2.
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                        • 100-0 now. Bought last 2% high but looking ahed that it will still go up by year end from today.
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                          • Market recovered.

                            Savings to Retire at 57 to be used for Age 57-61
                            Balance: $128K
                            Goal by end-56: $180K (adjusted new goal for ages 57, 58, 59, 60 and 61)
                            Retirement Condo $400K: Fully Paid (No Renting expense!)

                            At age 62, it is SS onwards
                            401K Retirement Savings: $424K
                            IRA Retirement Savings: $ 90K
                            Total Retirement Savings: $514K
                            Total Retirement Savings Goal: $720K

                            My Forecasted Monthly Retirement Check Amounts, if to retire starting 2027 (withdrawal can only start in Jan of 2033 or 7+ years from now):
                            401 + SS : $ 3.45K
                            IRA : $ 0.34K
                            Tot : $ 3.79K
                            Goal: $ 4.00K

                            The mood is bring to 100:0.
                            Last edited by Randomsaver; 04-20-2026, 10:50 AM.
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                            • good job! I'm so lazy i haven't looked
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                              • ^Thanks just counting 'em up. It's fun.
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