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December 10, 2024 Investing for Retirement

Early Retirement: Typical Day

It’s been just over 5 years since I decided not to seek employment after being laid-off. I’ve seen many YouTube videos about people in the same situation. Most of them talking about how they manage financially or how they are coping with their loss of purpose from not being employed.

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December 1, 2024 Investing for Retirement

November 2024 Investing Update

For the eleventh month of 2024 the DOW gained 2,858 points, or 6.80%. Year to date the index is up 19.08%. Interest and dividend income was $1,794 for the month. Withdrawals for living expenses came to $906. An increase of $18,321 in market value was the highest monthly increase since

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November 14, 2024 Investing for Retirement

2025 Medicare Cost Increases

For 2025 the cost of Medicare part B will be increasing from $174 to $185 per month. This is a 5.9% increase over the previous year. The part B annual deductible will increase by $17 in 2025 to $257. Paying an extra $11 dollars per month adds up to an

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November 2, 2024 Investing for Retirement

October 2024 Investing Update

For the tenth month of 2024 the DOW lost 144 points, or about 0.34%. Year to date the index is up 11.50%. Interest and dividend income was $5,373 for the month. Withdrawals for living expenses came to $1,310. Overall, my account balance decreased by 1% from the prior month. Expenses

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October 2, 2024 Investing for Retirement

September 2024 Investing Update

For the ninth month of 2024 the DOW added 767 points, or about 1.8%, which is a gain of 11.3% year to date. Interest and dividend income was $2471 for the month. Withdrawals for living expenses came to $1027. Overall, my account balance increased by 1.03% from the prior month.

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September 1, 2024 Investing for Retirement

August 2024 Investing Update

For the eighth month of 2024 the DOW added1,215 points, or about 3%, which is a gain of 10.2% year to date. Interest and dividend income was $1977 for the month. Withdrawals for living expenses came to $1088. Overall, my account balance increased by 1.60% from the prior month. Despite

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