Comments on: We’re About to Be DIKS! (Hubba Hubba)

By: J. Money

J. Money — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 00:02:45 +0000

In reply to Nick.

Hey thanks! She is invested in one of them but forget what it’s called… Def. maxing out the free matching in the retirement plan, that’s for sure! Freakin’ love the gov’t! Haha…

By: Nick

Nick — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 13:59:53 +0000

Congrats!

Cool news. One thing to consider if you haven’t already… Your wife should be eligible for a 457 retirement plan. After taking full advantage of any match to a 403b, it can be a great option. The money in the 457 isn’t subject to any penalty if used before 59 1/2 (as long as you have separated service). It’s a good option for folks that want to retire in their 50’s. Just a thought. Good luck with the new opportunity!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 02:30:45 +0000

another vote for the minivan

By: J. Money

J. Money — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 15:50:40 +0000

In reply to Ms. Montana.

Haha…

I’ll need all the savings I can get too! Just locked in our place and it is NOT cheap – yikes.

By: J. Money

J. Money — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 15:49:25 +0000

In reply to Lulu. Hey Lulu! Haven't seen ya in a while - congrats on the PhD stuff! Sending you over positive vibes! :)

By: J. Money

J. Money — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 15:47:36 +0000

In reply to Mom @ Three is Plenty.

Thanks so much!

We actually *just* found the place we’ll now be living (more on the blog tomorrow), but we’re pretty excited about it :) Ended up sticking close to where the actual job is (not in the city) so there’s less commuting and more family time, but it def. wasn’t cheap…

Thankfully it’s not permanent though :)

By: J. Money

J. Money — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 15:44:13 +0000

In reply to Jennifer Martin. That's what we keep hearing too! I think eventually we'll need/want one, but wondering if we can make it one last round until pulling the trigger ;)

By: Ms. Montana

Ms. Montana — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 21:15:50 +0000

But you can take the kids to the zoo for free. So that’s like an extra $20 saved each year. =) Best place for writing: Botanical gardens in the winter. So that will save you like 4 bucks in Starbucks coffee. =)

By: Lulu

Lulu — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 16:53:01 +0000

Congratulations DIKS!!! I am still a SIK and in the PhD process so I can understand your wife’s pain. You guys rock!

By: Mom @ Three is Plenty

Mom @ Three is Plenty — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 19:37:50 +0000

Depending on where her job actually is (feds work in many more places around DC than *just* “the city”), you might be better off living closer to that area. We loved living in NoVA, and have seriously considered moving back, despite the cost of living (although, we pay more for a house in Pittsburgh than we did in Centreville because of the property taxes). Housing prices near metro stations are high, but many of the outlying counties (like Leesburg and Frederick) offer commuter busses. A friend living in Burke and a fed worker slugs in, or rides the bus. There are a *lot* of carpool options, and there’s a local program Guaranteed Ride Home that will pay for up to 4 “emergencies” per year to get home (like sick child needs picked up from daycare) if you normally take transit.

Congrats to the Mrs on her job and good luck moving back!