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Lots to think about, but I know a lot more now thanks to you.

Thanks for all the suggestions. I like a couple of suggestions/options and need to do a lot more research. 1. Boston and Hew Hampshire Combination. I know Boston and I like it. There is also a lot of Condos available. I will research New Hampshire some more. I looked at Portsmouth and Exeter...

Yes, we thought about that. Our kids are all early to mid twenties. They will definitely move a couple of times, and it probably does not make sense to try to follow them around. Our thinking is to be in a very nice place so that they would want to come visit. My wife wants a big enough place...

Yes, thank you, good idea

Holy Schnitzel 😀😀. Wow, looks good, I had not heard of Leavenworth before. Thank you

I retired 2 years ago after 30 years with MegaCorp. Spent most of the last 2 years in Central America and Europe. Our 4 kids are in the US, so my wife and I are ready to move to the US as well, planning to move within the next 12 months. We are financially well off (see my posts from 8 years...

Interesting and Lots to to think about Great Posts. German here who has lived in Mexico for almost 20 years, now living in the US. I agree with most of your comments: -Weather way better here in the US, food and infrastructure much better in Germany. - People and daily Living: probably a...

I had missed your other posts but have now read them. Very interesting. Re My Asset Allocation: You are right, it is very equity heavy. I will rethink my allocation, and possibly move some of that equity into cash for the future purchase of a house. Aside from that, i feel comfortable with...

Lake Como is beautiful. I just googled Central Coast. Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo look like great year round locations. I have never been there though. Although I like the US, I never thought about retiring there, mainly because of the complicated tax situation, but I need to give that a...

Thanks for the book recommendation. I will read it. Good article, I can recommend this one: The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom by Jonathan Haidt Thats how I feel about it. Also Guanajuato (from your other post) is nice, but too small for me, and not enough to do.

Happiness vs Retirement or Financial Independence Let me try to summarize, what I learned. Retiring early with kids still at home is probably not a bad example, if managed responsibly. Check!!! However, we are looking for different things: You want Early Retirement and Financial...

I will take that advice 100%, thank you.

OK, OK, nice post. I believe I am sufficiently involved in my kids life. That is where you all assume wrong. It is NOT impossible to not be retired and be a reasonably good parent who enjoys the kids. I get the charity thing, a good suggestion. That is exactly what I will do after retirement...

Wow - You guys are quick, and good- thanks for the good replies. How great would it be to sit on a table, have a drink and be able to listen to you!!! I am still not sure if I want my kids to think about retirement at that early age. We are no tiger parents, but I want them to study/ work...

Hi I am new to the board but have read lots of posts. I am 52 years old, happily married for 25 years and have worked as Expat for MegaCorporation for even like longer. 3 kids, ages 19 (studying in college in US), 16 and 14 both in high school, youngest one has 4 more years. My net worth is US$...