Boomer Piles of Money?

Just one quick post this week as I’m just back from a quick trip on Monday and we’re leaving for our Florida place today. I saw this article in The Atlantic yesterday that talked about an issue we’ve been discussing for the last 12-18 months: How retirees are getting wealthier – not drawing down their large retirement nest eggs. Link: Americans Aren’t Spending Their Retirement … Continue reading Boomer Piles of Money?

Hero or Villain?

As Batman learned in the Dark Knight, “You either die the Hero, or you live long enough to become the Villain.”  I think that famous movie line now has some relevance to those of us who played by the rules, worked smart, saved prodigiously, and invested effectively.  At first, one’s journey to FIRE (Financial Independence & Retired Early) is hailed by society as successful & … Continue reading Hero or Villain?