Ben Rodriguez

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• Probably about twice a year (at least once at the end of the year). "And why?" is a great question. Aside from being human, it's just a progress report. I'm still in working years, pre-retirement, so it's somewhat relevant for me. I'd be lying if I said it wasn't pride.

  Post: How Often Do You Calculate Your Net Worth And Why

  Link to comment from December 5, 2024

• Talk about Parenting Goals! Now I'll consider myself a failure as a dad if my kids don't do a similar skit! I've got work to do, but it's a 6-hour drive to Grandma's today!

  Post: Getting Roasted

  Link to comment from November 27, 2024

• In our Vanguard accounts (all stocks) 11.5%. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do." -- Joe Walsh.

  Post: What is The 10 Year Return on Your Portfolio?

  Link to comment from November 27, 2024

• 80-20, I like it. I have an article coming out next month about the 80-20 portfolio. Stay tuned.

  Post: Stuck at Home

  Link to comment from November 23, 2024

• Great pics! We love you, Jonathan! Hang in there.

  Post: WSJ Article by Jonathan

  Link to comment from November 4, 2024

• The Amish were right.

  Post: Dealing With Tech Changes

  Link to comment from November 4, 2024

• I think this is largely spot on. What you may be "missing" could be that with our advancing technology and access to the internet more people are reaching and reaching out for the "self-actualization" phase of life. We don't want to grind it out until we're 65 or whatever. The people are really talking about FIRE and the like are saving like crazy in order to finance their long retirements. I know, as I'm one of them. We're at over 35% savings rate, which is considered low in some FIRE circles. But I think that you're right. Somewhat paradoxically, the actual retirement age is increasing. This is likely due to two factors: (1) there are still many people who simply don't want to ever quit working, so they charge on; and (2) the masses who are not like me are not saving enough to retire at almost any age, so they have to keep working.

  Post: Is the (my) perception of early retirement all wrong? RDQ

  Link to comment from November 3, 2024

• Don't live out of the rear-view mirror, live out of the windshield. You're doing great. Keep enjoying life. Cheers!

  Post: Second Guessing

  Link to comment from November 2, 2024

• My brother has Aspergers, but we didn't know it growing up. We found out when he was in his 30s. Answered a lot of questions about our childhood. I definitely relate to a lot of what you said. Times can be challenging. I don't have many answers.

  Post: Adult Autism

  Link to comment from October 30, 2024

• In re: No. 1, I just bought Mike Piper's book More than Enough: A Brief Guide to the Questions That Arise After Realizing You Have More Than You Need. I'm looking forward to reading it. If I have a review or insights I'll post about it.

  Post: Before You Quit

  Link to comment from October 27, 2024