It is a beautiful Friday morning. Those that are not used to Houston weather, may take exception to this morning’s humidity, but I like it. The humidity keeps us looking young. Potatoe and Storme are playing on the back porch, taking turns chasing each other, and Pumpkine is back laying on the top of the hammock this time, instead of the net underneath it. She is awake too, watching her fur brothers play as if she is decided whether or not to join in their game. Trooper is enjoying a morning nap in his new favorite basket.
I literally have every minute of this day booked with a work meeting or task until 6 PM, then I plan to spend some time with friends. I may even dine out.
Today’s news is a mix of non-sense between the media and Trump, riots in Minnesota, concerns around the amount of corporate debt and tensions with China. The markets were down yesterday, and I suspect that they will be down again today. I am not overly worried about a down day in the markets; I have a solid 7 year investment plan that is holding up through all of this.
Why 7 years? When I turn 50 in 7 years, my mortgage will be paid. My retirement will be fully funded, and both of the boys will be out of the house. I will have nothing left to save for. At that point, I will have the financial freedom to do whatever I want. I would just need to make enough money for the 10 years that follow to not touch my retirement, and then I will fully retire at 60.
Funny, I could see myself continuing on at my present job after 7 years. I really like the company that I work for, and I love being a consultant. Our global presence is growing, and that would possibly present me with the opportunity to travel to other countries, which would be exciting once the boys are out on their own. On the other hand, I am curious what other professions are like, and I will never know if I do not venture. I enjoy thinking about what I might be doing in 7 years.
Time will tell…