Hi fellow Mooers!
I'm referring to "melting" milestones because as a long time investor my milestones have evolved over the years as goals were met or they changed.
Flexibility is KEY! You change over time and your goals should too. Not just with market fluctuations but with the changes in your life.
For example, in my early 20's I didn't have a lot of money to invest but I could be aggressive because I had time to make up losses. Now in my late 50's I have plenty of disposable...

It's the perfect time to buy up shares of quality companies that are experiencing supply chain issues and are devalued.
Besides, consistency is key. I'll take a stock in a great company that will bounce back as global life returns to normal over a trash stock every day of the week!
My theory has served me well through feast and famine. I'm staying IN the market and increasing my shares. Of course I'm also looking at retailers known for saving customers money as that's where folks head w...

I'm 55, 56 in a couple of months and reentering the workforce.
I am lucky enough to have retired in my 40's and have a huge investment income stream so working is optional.
Why work? I've moved to my mountain dream house in a small town. Working outside of the home will help me become a part of this community and make friends.
Many older folks work to supplement SSI or investments while many are like me and want the opportunity to socialize.
My Dad worked most of his life too. H...

We taught our kids using the 80/20 rule. When they were small it was 50/50.
Always pay yourself a MINIMUM of 20% of every dollar earned directly into a savings account that you don't touch.
As small children we started with 70% to savings (birthday/Christmas money) and gradually changed to 50/50 when they were teens then 80/20 Senior year of High School and into college.
We went over their bank statements with them monthly and taught them about credit. As college students we gave t...