The big 18 and adult things?

It seems the industry standard is floating around 15-18% for lineman…wish my company was at a match/auto contribute of that rate I’d rather have a 401k so when I leave this earth my kids will have whatever is left
Sure, that's the downside to a pension...stops when you die, or if you have survivor benefits, when they die.

My pension is 1 of 3 legs to my federal retirement. TSP (401), Pension, and SS (FERS supplement between this October and when I turn 62). TSP is mine and the largest portion of the 3 legs.

We will be drawing funds from my pension, 2 IRA's, 2 SS checks, my tsp, her 401, and rental income. So 8 sources a month.

Should be enough to keep the wolves off the porch and give my spoiled nephews 7 figures each when the wife and I croak.
 
What Hunting Wife said. 33 years ago a young lady and I had serious talks. What we came away with was : no kids - horses and dogs. No luxury cruise vacations - hunting and fishing trips. No sports cars - 4X4 pickups. No huge houses - 1000 sq. ft. is plenty. Max out retirement accounts. Fitness, good food, no tobacco, work hard. Worked for us. Before you tie the knot, make sure you have the same thoughts about life and life goals.
 

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