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If decline is rapid, then mobility and flexibility are most important. If decline is slow, then life assets (food/shelter/skills) are most important. Concentrate on the latter and have a plan for the former.

Thanks!
Ah, the infamous "mystery navigation". Yes, it's all there once you know the secret.

How do I change the password? I don't see an option for account maintenance.

<t>@JohnnyH - <br/> jmsims2 is telling it like it is. If you're an income investor, then even through 2008 you experienced very little drop (if any) in income unless your portfolio was overweight in finance, banking, & mortgages. The income in my own portfolio dropped by 10% due to stupidly hang...

<t>Can you get a mortgage for less than $100k? As I recall, most mortgage companies won't create a mortgage unless it's at least $100k.<br/> In terms of rent vs. buy in ERE, a $60k home is equivalent to $200/mo rent at 4% safe withdrawl rate. In other words, well worth the other headaches.<br/> <br/...

<t>On the original question/statement: "I would also want to learn how ERE readers are investing their money in order to ensure longevity in retirement."<br/> I'm buying high yield stocks, MLPs, REITs, & bond funds. My target yield for the portfolio is 6.5% and it is currently yielding 7.4%.<br/...