As I approach retirement, I'd like to relocate from Minnesota to a warmer climate, but real estate costs are absurdly high, and mortgage rates have been steadily rising (now over 7%). Shall I simply put my extra money into stocks and wait for the housing market to crash, or should I purchase a house now?

@BaileyJames-zv2ddd

Күн бұрын

I concur entirely. I recently retired and had no debt, about 1.2 million in outside retirement accounts, and very little in retirement funds compared to the size of my portfolio during the previous three years. In actuality, the invt-advisor's significance can only be ignored as opposed to denied. only need to look into it to get a trustworthy one.

@collins.l454

Күн бұрын

It matters not how much money you save, but how you handle it. Whether you work for a living or invest, it still boils down to revenue vs. expenses, so sure, you may look into financial consultants for a strategy that suits you.

@agentjacob4099

Күн бұрын

That is incredibly fascinating. How can I get in contact with the investment advisor that is helping you while my portfolio is getting smaller?

@BaileyJames-zv2ddd

Күн бұрын

*Leah* *Foster* *Alderman*

@BaileyJames-zv2ddd

Күн бұрын

You'll probably find additional information if you search for her online for advice on investing, insurance, making sure retirement is sufficiently funded, and investigating techniques to create a volatility buffer for investment risk.

I’m with you. I’m an outgoing introvert. I love my own company and never get bored. It’s people that don’t like themselves that get lonely.

I respect your outlook on life.watching your videos is like friends chatting over a coffee. Have a great day.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

Thank you! You too!

Wow, I am so grateful for your very kind words Adelina and referral to my channel! Feeling so blessed to have met you and to call you my friend. I can hardly wait for our camping trip and to finally meet your friend. I know we’re going to have a FABulous time. Loved your Q&A today. See you in a few weeks! ❤️

@myBIGtinyhouselife

8 күн бұрын

I can't wait to hear all about your adventures 😁

@chasingthemoonrv

4 күн бұрын

@@myBIGtinyhouselife it’s been quite the trip! ❤️

@myBIGtinyhouselife

4 күн бұрын

@chasingthemoonrv I can't wait to hear all about it. 😁

@chasingthemoonrv

4 күн бұрын

@@myBIGtinyhouselife ❤️

As you wrapped up the video, you said, “I hope that was interesting” And yes, it was! You always have content that inspires and informs us. Have a great summer Adelina. Greetings from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

I appreciate that! Thanks Wendy ☺️.

I just retired and I have been trying to get over the feeling of being indispensable. I am enjoying the time to rest. I will be moving soon and then I will be doing a lot of sewing. Clothes, quilts and decor. The company WILL carry on. Thanks for sharing your journey.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

Wonderful! Congratulations on this new adventure for you 🤗

Being debt free is definitely the key to a successful retirement. It worked for me and you don’t need as much money to retire as all the financial advisors claim. Keep it up 👌

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

Totally agree!

I aspire to have my coffee cup match my shirt so beautifully! Love your Fiesta Ware! Great video, I thought about retirement every day too. I am there now and have been for 4 years. It is the best thing to be able to just do what you want when you want. What you said about friendship is so true. Being an introvert also, I am perfectly comfortable alone.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing. ☺️

Yeah, that heat dome was rugged. I’m in Maine USA. We’re not built for 100+ degrees!

Hello Adelina! Thanks for sharing. People had some good questions and I feel like you did a great job answering! Looks forward to the next video. Enjoyed our coffee time! Lol Have a good week! 🥰

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I always enjoy and look forward to your videos. Thanks!

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

I appreciate that!

I love seeing Sophie ❤. I have said it before, but your house design is perfect. I really like the stairs up to your bedroom! Your kitchen is roomy, you have your desk space and cute living room! Smart design:)

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!😊

I always wanted to learn Braille myself! I can sign my name and the easy thank you but I’d love to learn more. Love “our” coffee chats Adelina. I always look forward to Sundays. 🎉

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

You can do it!

I used a small hot house as a catio. I placed it outside of a window under the backporch. I placed a piece of wood in the lower half of a window and installed a cat door in the wood. The hot house opens up on top which allows access to the cat litter box. It has worked super well. I did it for the purpose of having the litter outside.🎉🎉

5:31 I would definitely support when I can, whenever you are ready to get a website put together YessssS 🙌🏾 Queeeeen! 😅❤👏🏾🤩

Wonderful chat Adelina! Thanks for sharing 😻. Have a lovely week ❤🙏

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

Thank you! You too!

I totally agree about the vacation time. There a lot of companies that make you feel guilty for taking the vacation you are entitled and earned. It’s like they want you to apologize for taking them. If you have it, take it.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

8 күн бұрын

Absolutely 😊.

Good morning to you today. I was drying my hair and cleaning my bedroom as I listened to your on my ear pods today. Hot in Az as we stayed down here inside of going to Wa this summer.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

I hope you're staying cool.

Great Q and A. Love to hear your thoughts. Enjoy your day!

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

Thank you! You too!

I admire your lifestyle and your independence. Having women friends is very important. I would love to find a new friend I could chat with over coffee. I usually get a cup when I join you. Our lives are very different but I feel like I could spend hours talking with you. I know you are going to address land in your another video. I hope you can buy your land by the time you retire. I lived many years on several secluded acres. It was wonderful. Living there debt free was a great feeling. We recently moved to a retirement community where we have much less responsibility and help close by if we need it. I started watching you when we started talking about moving into a smaller place. You make living in the tiny house look comfortable and happy. It has been an adjustment for me to be in a small cottage but I'm glad we made the move. I have much less responsibility here but you make me want to continue to learn new things. As a side note, I am old enough to be your mother. Thank you for thinking of the folks enduring the heat. We are having an unusually hot dry June in central VA.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

Hello Carolyn. Thanks so much for your comment. It's nice to have less in the way of chores and maintenance for sure. I dream of living sustainably on a small holding. I'll make it happen one day if I can. 😊

Thank you for your openness and sharing all you do! Canadians are tough cookies living in the cold! I’m in Florida now and loving the weather coming from Ohio USA, not enough sunshine for me there. I finally started making the Gingerbread Coffee Creamer recipe you shared. It’s great, I love it! I don’t know why but it’s too thick to strain so I use it as it is at that point and it’s still great. I’m spoiled now with all of it’s natural goodness…like no other. Look forward to looking into your other recipes! Thanks!

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

I'm so glad you like it! 😊

No no I would love to see you in your plot with a house or in this pretty tiny home not van home...loved this video..your coffee cup matching with your lovely attire..and I love to listen to you with my cup of coffee..would love to see your birthday vlog this year .

@myBIGtinyhouselife

8 күн бұрын

Thanks 😊.

Hi, Adelina! I loved your videos! Great Q+A. Beautiful blouse! Enjoy your weekend! 🤗❤️

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

Thank you! You too!

Hi Adelina. I once heard/ or read "no one dying Ever says: "I wish I would have worked more" ❣️

@myBIGtinyhouselife

8 күн бұрын

Exactly! 😊

Love your videos - and appreciate your being up front about being a vegan and sharing great recipes. A kindred spirit! I also appreciate your positivity - leaves me feeling uplifted. For which I thank you!

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 !

Ola Adelina! I love how your coffee cups always match your shirts❤ 😊(Beautiful shirt by the way!)I have 3 cats and I have bought different outdoor tents that they really love. I purchased the one's that come with different tunnels so they can actually explore the yard inside them. Hope Sophie enjoys her tent.🐾💕

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

So cool! Great idea.

Hi Adelina...When I was young I was an extrovert...As I get older, I'm finding a lot more time for just being alone. My circle is a lot smaller now. But I do hope you decide to meet your subscribers...Love the island, And would be nice to meet you....🙂

@myBIGtinyhouselife

8 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

Adelina, it is always interesting to 'visit' with you. I'm 66 and watch my grandson during the week and also his sister during summer vacation. My husband is 70 and just retired. We are both introverts and would be perfectly happy with just family, but do enjoy our church family and neighbors. Being debt free when you retire is very important. I do worry about our savings and such lasting as I haven't worked full time outside the home in 20 years. I think if you're sensible and live within your means, you can make it though. All the best from Missouri.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

3 күн бұрын

Hi. It must be lovely to have the time with the grandkids ☺️.

Great informative helpful vlog. Thanks. Stay cool! Hugs

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

Thank you too!

You wouldn't have any problem learning how to do a web page if you wanted to and had a little time to do it. The web page companies make it fairly easy with lots of beautiful templates and setups for storefront if desired. There are lots of video demos. I am an amateur but have set up websites for multiple local non-profits over the years. An advantage of making it yourself is that you know how to work with it yourself and control it to your satisfaction as you grow with it. However, if you prefer to hire someone and invest your time in another way, that is also totally understandable. You have options! 😊

@Julia_USMidwest

7 күн бұрын

Just to add, it really doesn't take that much time to set up a website. I could not have done the volunteer sites if it did! Just switch out some reading or movie time for website work.

Great video as always and oh my gosh, I love your shirt!

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

Thank you!!

Great video. i really love your tiny house especially because it's a gooseneck. I cannot do a loft. I would love to live tiny but I don't think my state is tiny friendly as i think many states. Thank you for your insights and inspiration. I am in one of those states experiencing the heat wave. The older I get the more I don't seem to be able to handle the extreme heat or cold.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

8 күн бұрын

I'm the same way 😁.

Fun visit with you as you answered these neat questions. Thanks for sharing! Blessings to all 🤗🇨🇦

@myBIGtinyhouselife

8 күн бұрын

You are so welcome

Great questions, and answers! Have a great week ❤

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

Thank you! You too!

Loved this…thank you for sharing, Adelina! 🌸🌺🌼

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

You are so welcome

My husband will be 75 come July and doesn't intend to retire. He is a self-employed architect, and he works in the mornings and then works on the gardens and grass. I retired as a teacher when Covid closed the school. I do all of our financial needs, plus billings of clients. Just be financially sound before you totally retire.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

8 күн бұрын

Sounds like you two have the best situation. 😊❤️

Love this KZread, thank you for sharing the answers to the questions people are asking. As a fellow Virgo & introvert, I totally understand. I don’t doubt you will reach your retirement goal of paying off your debt plus having your own land. I suspect your life is on a spreadsheet, mine is…! Best wishes 👏🏻

@myBIGtinyhouselife

8 күн бұрын

Virgo's usually love a good spreadsheet! 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

Happy Sunday Adelina and Dear Sophie. I really enjoyed your Q&A . Interesting answers to which I could relate to myself. 😊The little snippet you showed while going in and out to hang your laundry was nice too. Very cute little welcoming spot. Glad to know that you have given some thought about a catio for Sophie. That’s going to be another nice video and I’m looking forward to watching it. Yay! ❤🐈

@myBIGtinyhouselife

8 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Oh girl, I’m an introvert myself…sort of morphed into it over the past couple years. I like to talk with people and meet new people but then this switch goes off in me that says ‘ok, time to check out and be alone’ I get drained very easily by too much conversation…lol, and I’m one of your subscribers who asked for a meet and greet 😜 Looking so forward to the footage from your July getaway with Zia (assuming you’ll record some of it). And as for retirement, I’m crazy obsessed and it’s all I can think about…2 more years to go..God willing I will be financially sound by then!

My Portuguese grandfather didn’t want us to speak Portuguese, sadly. My Dad did speak Portuguese when he could with Grandpa saying, “speak English, you can speak Portuguese when you go back to visit”. My high school didn’t offer Portuguese so I took French and don’t remember much of it though. Friends would say, take Spanish so you can speak Portuguese - so very different!!

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

Hi. Yes, while Spanish and Portuguese are similar I find that Venezuelan is actually much closer to Portuguese.

Hi Adelina I speak Portuguese fluently but now only to my sister but trying hard to speak it to my grandchildren 😂 we live in Australia and my husband is South African so we speak English all the time I understand how you feel - I was born in Mozambique and left to South Africa during the war - that just a bit for you to get to know me too - you are an amazing lady - abracos ❤

Happy Sunday! 😁❤

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

You too!!

Have your van a/c looked at then get a freon boost or hard charge. Mine has lasted two years in Texas where I use my a/c everyday. Ha ha It's a heat thang! Enjoyed the video. Take care and have a great week. I would say don't do meet-ups. Have seen ladies who prepared and traveled to meet and no one showed up. It was so disappointing and sad to see the hurt in their eyes.

Great video!! Thanks Adelina!

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

You're so welcome!

I just got here!! ❤❤❤ and I am so excited to watch the Q&A! Thank You giiiiiirl 🎉😅🔥🎯🫶🏾💕🪅🥳🧚🏾‍♀️ I Hope you and Sophie are doing well altogether as always.

Great video and someday…. Sooner than later. I like heat better, cold even when bundled my innards don’t get warm. Heat whew was 42 with humidity the other day. It’s cooler today and sunny although calling for rain.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

I'm glad it's cooler today 😊

Adding to your great list of hobby groups, I would say look for community service groups and volunteer opportunities. Other people who care about others, the community, animals, nature, etc. typically make good friends.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

7 күн бұрын

Absolutely! I should have mentioned that. I've met amazing people volunteering.

Great questions & answers. 👏 Hope you have a great week. Take care ♥️🐈🌹

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

Thank you! You too!

:) THANKS MUCH for sharing! SO TRUE to USE all of your vacation days for sure! I 'banked' vacation for years and the employer I had made it SO difficult to use it, EVEN when they laid off our whole department, Stupidvisor would NOT let me take it at ALL, so I ended up with a HUGE Income Tax LOSS of my days and time, and $$$$$ :( ALL the BEST and ENJOY as you get to Camp more and get closer to your Retirement! ! heers : )

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

So true! I think that sort of thing happens often i fortunately. Take care. ☺️

It's funny how you were talking about the heat. My daughter and I were having a conversation about needing air conditioning. I was trying to tell some places it doesn't get that hot. Today it will be probably in the 90s F. Like you said look it up,to convert to Celsius. But I am staying inside or trying to go out in the morning. When it is cooler. Like you said I'm curious. How did your dad pick Canada, to work in. I know my husband grandparents came from Germany and the other ones came from Hungry . I know why one set came. But why did they pick the United States? Just like I'm curious why your dad picked Canada. I talk with my hands all the time. And I have been here forever. My husband even caught me one time. Talking to myself and of course using my hands and asked me what I was talking about.😂 Have a good week.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

Hi! He chose Canada because the immigration policy was friendlier at that time.

@mavahuth5044

9 күн бұрын

Ok

For your camping trips i just saw a video from Lulus Way here on YT about all sorts of gadgets that might interest you, but I know you are very resourceful and have a lot of great things in the van.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

8 күн бұрын

I saw that video 😊.

Hi Adelina, thank you for the video, always looking forward to see your videos and the bautiful Sophie❤. Take care!!

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

Thank you. You too 😊.

I worked to age 65… debt free after a divorce and personal bankruptcy (at age 50) . Loving my life.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

4 күн бұрын

Good for you!

Thank you. Enjoyed the Q&A. Good luck in your future ventures.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Great video! I enjoyed the Q&A! Have a great week!♥

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

Thank you! You too!

27:00 I’m an outgoing introvert as well. I like to talk to strangers and yet if they talk my ear off, I’m done. I’m looking for an exit. I like to have friends, but I also like my alone time.😊

@myBIGtinyhouselife

2 күн бұрын

That's exactly how I am 😊.

Definitely try topping up the freeon

Interesting video - thanks for sharing.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

🙋‍♀ Hi, Adelina! Excellent Q+A. Kisses + skritches to Sophie 😘😽 -V

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

😊 thank you

Very interesting, great video xx

@myBIGtinyhouselife

2 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Loved the Q&A. I wondered where you got the window louvers for Vanuela and what they are actually called. My Amazon searching key words were not cutting it, LOL! Regarding setting up a website. I feel you on that one and trying to navigate it without outsourcing it. I feel that at the age we are at, (I will be 57 this July) that I still have a slight technology gap! North Florida has been miserable and at least we have AC. We could use some rain for sure in our area. Have a great week and stay cool too.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

Hi. The company is Canadian. I love them. Stay cool!😎

When your boss makes you feel guilty for taking vacation I call that an issue….not an ishme

@myBIGtinyhouselife

7 күн бұрын

I live that!

Almost died when you said your age, amazing skin.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

6 күн бұрын

☺️

You're a neat lady...

Location for a meetup, could be a park.

I'm with you regarding hot (vs. cold climes). I am especially bothered by high humidity in summer!

@myBIGtinyhouselife

8 күн бұрын

Same here!

Love chatting with you lol. Do you have a list of the items to link to that you have in your van? I watched the van build video, so darn practical, and googled the Ikea items but the rest where did you get them? Thanks!

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

Hi! If you check out the van build playlist you'll see a video dedicated to all the IKEA products I used as well as other videos.

@janh8847

8 күн бұрын

@@myBIGtinyhouselife will do, thanks!

Good video. Hi, sweet Sophie…you’re so cute when you come strolling into frame to greeet your public. 😁 The past two weeks or so here have been brutal…mid-90’s, no cloud cover, not a drop of rain. I mowed my mom’s yard yesterday and basically just kicked up dust and sweated for 60+ minutes. The upcoming 7-10 days looks to be more of the same. I’d LOVE a good 1-2 days of cloudy skies and steady, cooling rain. We’re reaching that “brown crunchy grass that doesn’t grow” phase, which we typically don’t see until late-Julynor August, so summer just hit early this year. All of June has been more toasty than usual, but it’ll pass at some point and settle back down again. My friend in Arizona, the Phoenix area, has had weeks of triple digits. 108-117, whichbI can’t even wrap my head around. I’d just lay down and die to death. 🥵😩😊

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

That's far too hot for me! Climate change is definitely making things hotter each year.

@TNbear0126

9 күн бұрын

@@myBIGtinyhouselife That, OR too many damn people in the entertainment, media and political fields opening their mouths and all trying to talk at the same time. SO much hot air out there... 🤣

Hello Adelina ! My birthday is also September 4th ! Thank you for your videos. I am french if you want to speak french one day i will be available !

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

A fellow Virgo!! Yay.

Have you considered going to Quebec with the tiny house to learn french?

Luv that darling top!

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Have you every visited the US? We have beautiful parks here you would love I hear you talk about other places you would like to visit but never the US.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 күн бұрын

I've been to New York , Nashville and camping in Idaho.

@babydollkincaid4584

9 күн бұрын

Did you enjoy your time in the US?

@lbrown6859

9 күн бұрын

​@@myBIGtinyhouselife I recently started following a channel "Nomadic Introvert " and she just recently done some camping somewhere in Idaho. The scenery was most beautiful! I had no idea that Idaho was that beautiful 😊

@lbrown6859

6 күн бұрын

@@myBIGtinyhouselife Adelina you've been to more places than I have and I am from the States!

What is your other side hussle?