tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601819916630680133.post7526074698420285992..comments2024-01-23T23:07:00.959-08:00Comments on GRACEful Retirement: Hitting a Mental BenchmarkGrace.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03557395027685855901noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601819916630680133.post-25522957902260542182010-11-11T15:42:09.940-08:002010-11-11T15:42:09.940-08:00If you average 9% per year over the next 8 years, ...If you average 9% per year over the next 8 years, you will hit 400k with no new contributions. I think you have a very good shot at hitting your mark.<br /><br />Congratulations!Petunia 100https://www.blogger.com/profile/11419094642410711334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601819916630680133.post-75545517007359823612010-11-09T10:50:45.176-08:002010-11-09T10:50:45.176-08:00Way to go. Celebrating milestones helped us keep o...Way to go. Celebrating milestones helped us keep on track!LChttp://www.retirementdaze.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601819916630680133.post-29252434282853587002010-11-09T10:47:16.720-08:002010-11-09T10:47:16.720-08:00Congrats! I just checked ours is at $200k as well...Congrats! I just checked ours is at $200k as well! It just broke it too! Very excited about the benchmarkLiving Almost Largehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06655673945207221609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601819916630680133.post-29689233168947397882010-11-08T21:07:40.575-08:002010-11-08T21:07:40.575-08:00Grace - A grasshopper can be swept away in the rai...Grace - A grasshopper can be swept away in the rain. ;-)<br /><br />MasterPo is just a realist.<br /><br />You had an up swing. Good for you!<br /><br />But a prudent investor doesn't over look the realities. If most of your up swing was from market gains, and if you don't have faith this market can continue, now is a good time to take profits.<br /><br />Do what you feel is best. But do it informed.MasterPohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07247333453805284751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601819916630680133.post-37745169077290160422010-11-08T14:00:31.882-08:002010-11-08T14:00:31.882-08:00Woohoo!!! I started quite a bit earlier than you ...Woohoo!!! I started quite a bit earlier than you but don't have nearly that much yet!!! Way to go!!!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13675829827137657056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601819916630680133.post-26222545488011659702010-11-08T10:02:53.314-08:002010-11-08T10:02:53.314-08:00Lisa--Yep! It scares me to death which is why I a...Lisa--Yep! It scares me to death which is why I am, somewhat tardily and not with the best timing, moving more into bonds. But having started so late, I need stocks to help me make up for the time I've lost.<br /><br />Master Po--Grasshopper wants to know why you keep raining on parade? You're probably right but I've got my fingers, toes, etc. crossed.Grace.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03557395027685855901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601819916630680133.post-63446318988360054292010-11-08T08:44:49.554-08:002010-11-08T08:44:49.554-08:00First of all congrats on hitting the half way poin...First of all congrats on hitting the half way point. The think that always worries me about 401K is their connection to the stock market. Does this worry you? <br /><br />Keep up the good work!Lisahttp://www.findsavings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601819916630680133.post-22169823913824422632010-11-07T04:59:17.012-08:002010-11-07T04:59:17.012-08:00The rise in the stock market was a nice birthday s...The rise in the stock market was a nice birthday surprise for me too! Our 401K hit an all time high...and we, too, are feeling hopeful. At least for now. :)!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13940623529019637336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601819916630680133.post-27934818633651193992010-11-06T13:52:17.898-07:002010-11-06T13:52:17.898-07:00Way to go Grace!!Way to go Grace!!Florencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01157294752967287405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601819916630680133.post-62665185956405578862010-11-05T20:46:04.935-07:002010-11-05T20:46:04.935-07:00Congrats.
However: How much of that is due to you...Congrats.<br /><br />However: How much of that is due to you putting money away vs. the recent run up the market?<br /><br />Very likely more that latter than the former.<br /><br />You may want to consider taking some profits. This can't last.MasterPohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07247333453805284751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601819916630680133.post-2404356306735102792010-11-05T18:41:11.242-07:002010-11-05T18:41:11.242-07:00I believe your financial wisdom will lead you into...I believe your financial wisdom will lead you into a comfortable retirement.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180243708565855383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601819916630680133.post-61464225409598720752010-11-05T17:44:05.124-07:002010-11-05T17:44:05.124-07:00Woooo! Keep trucking!Woooo! Keep trucking!Nicolehttp://nicoleandmaggie.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601819916630680133.post-72181178573660287412010-11-05T12:42:32.675-07:002010-11-05T12:42:32.675-07:00Grace,
You're going to work till you are 69 or...Grace,<br />You're going to work till you are 69 or 70? Wow! Good for you. Congrats on the milestone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601819916630680133.post-39362854121659110352010-11-05T12:05:35.865-07:002010-11-05T12:05:35.865-07:00Congratulations!Congratulations!Linda P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03514116616513211458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601819916630680133.post-71964553950385870302010-11-05T08:19:16.067-07:002010-11-05T08:19:16.067-07:00Good progress and you deserve a day to enjoy yours...Good progress and you deserve a day to enjoy yourself - heck maybe even a weekend! Your focus and determination set a good example for the rest of the world, half of which are saving nothing toward their retirement! Keep up the good work and keep us posted as you approach $400k.LoveBeingRetiredhttp://lovebeingretired.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601819916630680133.post-17513545871114128132010-11-05T08:00:52.643-07:002010-11-05T08:00:52.643-07:00congratulations!congratulations!GB's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08866513131959998883noreply@blogger.com