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Originally Posted by John
That's what I keep thinking too. E-9 with 22 years is 5,185.80
http://www.airforce.com/careers/paychart/index.php
And getting some of it tax free from the VA is dependant on what percent they find you disabled, it's not a sure thing by any means.
The wife is smack dab in the middle of all this right now and it's an eye opener.  |
I am not retiring today. There is a minimum 3% pay raise per year that is factored in.
http://www.defenselink.mil/militaryp...px?calcType=h3
Anyway, I'll concede that my retirement will be $2500 to get back on topic.
I still have quite a few years, but I like to have a plan and goals. I have a buddy who retires in 2 months and he's unsure of what he wants to do
Not gonna be me.
This was the original question andwhat I'm looking for feedback on:
My basic question is: If you didn't have to worry about a house payment or retirement and were just working to put food on the table, would you turn down the bigger check for doing something you actually enjoy?