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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 10 May, 2026
Greetings from Sydney. As you will find out below, I have been battling an awful case of jet lag. It has filled me with brain fog, sleep deprivation, irritability, and a general lack of thought capability. I’ve written a post about what I should have done to combat it. What...
View from the Wing
JetBlue Passengers Denied Hotel Rooms After Birdstrike Strands Them In St. Lucia
JetBlue flight 882 from St. Lucia to New York JFK couldn't operate on Friday due to a birdstrike. The airlnie delayed the flight until 11 a.m. on Saturday, but it telling passengers stuck overnight in the Caribbean that the airline will not provide hotel rooms.
Pontos pra Voar
Confira na sua próxima viagem – 5 lugares reais onde o Homem-Aranha fez história
A gente sabe que o amigão da vizinhança é um dos maiores ícones da cultura pop, senão o maior. O cabeça de teia marcou e ainda marca gerações com sua energia empolgante e ensinamentos profundos sobre poder e responsabilidade. Pensando nos fãs desse icônico herói, selecionamos 5 lugares onde o...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: May 09, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m grateful to be at home spending time with my family, as I need a few weeks at home to catch up on trip reports. I’m also happy that just about all of my upcoming travel is family travel, so...
Points With a Crew
What’s The Worst Country You’ve Ever Been To?
If you're someone who has been to a lot of countries around the world, what's the worst country you've ever been to?
Your Mileage May Vary
Confused by United Airlines Seats? Here’s What Each Class Actually Gets You
Airlines are constantly trying to differentiate themselves from the competition. One way they try to stand out is by “branding” each service category with a name specific to the airline.…
Miles To Memories
Alila Ventana Big Sur Walks A Globalist, But Ends Up Making It Right
I share the story of my buddy being walked after his Alila Ventana Big Sur Canceled Reservation mere weeks before his stay & the resolution.
Riku Miley
ネブラスカ在住FIRE YouTuberを分析
バックグランド 私はネブラスカに合計12年ぐらい住んでいました。マイル&ポイントとは別の趣味、アーリーリタイアFIREを目指すきっかけになったのもネブラスカです。 2026年になってから私のYouTubeアプリに頻繁に出てくるようになったRetire Early with Melanieというチャンネル。気になっていくつか見てみると、ネブラスカ在住で53&55歳のカップルがFIREをしたと動画で説明がありました。 「ネブラスカは物価安めだからFIREするにはいいよね~」 と思いながら見ていると、結構細かい出費や投資している金額もシェアしていることに気づきました。なかなかFIRE系のYouTuberやブロガーはいくらでFIREしたのかを公開している人はほぼいません。 この記事では詳しくMelanieのFIREを分析して、学べるところがあれば自分も参考にしたいと思います。 FIRE用に2種類のお金を用意 まずはFIRE目指すみんなが知っている引き出すのに年齢制限がある、401k, IRAなどのリタイアメントアカウント。 人によってはFIREしてからこのリタイアメントアカウント、特にTraditional IRAからRoth IRAにConvertして普段の生活に使っていく人もいますが、Melanieは違うアプローチのようです。 リタイアメントアカウントは59.5歳以上になるまで手をつけない、その代わりにBridge accountにあるお金を使い生活する。こんな予定なようです↓ 2026-2036年まではBridge accountで生活。その間リタイアメントアカウントは放置 2036年以降はリタイアメントアカウントで生活、Social securityも65ぐらいでもらい始める。   Melanieの資産と年間出費 Bridge accountには約$400k リタイアメントアカウントには約$1.7M ネブラスカにある家はローン完済 と公開していました。 年間の出費は家にいるだけなら月$2,000ぐらいで生活できるらしいです。 旅行とかすると月$3,600ちょっとかかるとのこと。なので、平均で年間$40,000かかると計算しているみたいです。   分析 年間$40,000ぐらい必要だから、Bridge accountには$430-440k貯めた。これでFIREの最初の10年間(2026-2036)をカバーする予定らしいです。 ちなみにリタイアメントアカウント$1.7Mを切り崩して生活する場合、4%引き出すと仮定すると年間$68,000。仮に20%のTaxを支払ったとしても$54,400です。しかし、Melanieは最初の10年間はリタイアメントアカウントには手を付けずそのまま放置で投資し続ける予定。 5, 7, & 9%のリターンと3つパターン化して計算すると、5%でも10年後には約$3Mです。その$3Mから生活費$40,000を引き出すというのは、1.33%のWithdrawal rateで一般的な4%よりも遥かに低い数値。 恐らく計算上ではBridge accountの$400kがなくてもFIREできるはずだったのでしょう。しかし、より安心してFIREするためにBridge accountを作り、心に余裕を持たせたのかと思います。   Sequence of returnのリスク回避にはBridge accountが最適 FIREしたばかりの最初の数年に一気に投資額が減ってしまうと、その後に上がったとしても当初の予定のように資金が持たなくなるリスクをSequence of...
Pontos pra Voar
Vale a pena visitar o Parque Recreativo do Setor O? Confira nosso novo vídeo!
Tem vídeo novo do Pontos Pra Voar no YouTube! No vídeo de hoje, nosso editor Welerson Silva visitou o Parque Recreativo do Setor O. O espaço passou por uma revitalização completa e agora oferece mais opções de lazer ao público. Veja todos os detalhes dessa visita e descubra se vale...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (9th May)
It’s that time of week again, when I’ve paid for the week in sleep, as well as the point where I need to round up our headlines. Time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Looking a little sus there, Blinky – Bandi Crossstore, Birmingham  TRIP REPORT: Still for the...
Frequent Miler
Don’t get scammed over Spirit, EU discourages flight cancelations, Citi’s big boost, and more around the web
Some quick hits from around the web that may be of interest to readers include a scam over Spirit Airlines, some interesting tidbits (both good and bad) from Citi’s latest Investor Day, the EU’s intention to enforce EU261 on airlines that cancel due to rising fuel costs, and more. Citi’s...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Ponderosa Point at Bryce Canyon National Park
Working slowly back towards the main entrance of Bryce Canyon National Park on that frosty cold December morning after Rainbow Point, Yovimpa Point, and Black Birch Canyon, the next stop was Ponderosa Point. Access to Ponderosa Point — whose lookout is at an elevation of...
Pontos pra Voar
Os mais vendidos da semana nos grupos do PPV!
Se você gosta de acompanhar boas ofertas, vale a pena conferir os destaques da semana nos nossos grupos! Selecionamos os produtos mais vendidos da Amazon e do Mercado Livre, com os itens que fizeram sucesso entre os grupos do PPV. Veja abaixo a lista completa e aproveite as oportunidades para...
Live and Let’s Fly
CDC Preparing Quarantine Flight For Americans Trapped On Deadly Hantavirus Cruise Ship
The latest aviation mission involving the U.S. government is not a military evacuation or prisoner swap. It is a CDC-coordinated quarantine flight involving Americans trapped aboard a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship drifting off the Canary Islands. CDC Plans U.S. Evacuation Flight For Americans Trapped On Hantavirus Cruise Ship The United States...
View from the Wing
Flight Attendants Union Demands Airlines Screen Passengers For Hantavirus — And Bring Back Masks [Roundup]
A flight attendants union wants airlines to screen passengers for hantavirus symptoms, provide masks, and keep some travelers from boarding. Plus: Amsterdam bans airline ads while Europe’s air traffic system burns extra fuel, Southwest points keep losing value, and Capital One faces rewards litigation.
Miles To Memories
(Last Chance) New Limited-Time Wellness Offer for Chase Sapphire Reserve Cardmembers
Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardmembers can receive $359 cash back for a WHOOP Life annual membership.