I spent my whole career in computers and information technology so I'm not really an engineer or statistician. Just a wise a__. At least that's what my wife calls me sometimes.NHRATA01 wrote:33 here, and a fellow engineer based on the above (or perhaps a statistician)cheese_breath wrote:I'm approxximately four months short of my 72nd birthday so I guess my average age is 35.875 give or take a few thousanths. Coincidentally, that's my median too.
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My wife calls me that too.cheese_breath wrote:I spent my whole career in computers and information technology so I'm not really an engineer or statistician. Just a wise a__. At least that's what my wife calls me sometimes.NHRATA01 wrote:33 here, and a fellow engineer based on the above (or perhaps a statistician)cheese_breath wrote:I'm approxximately four months short of my 72nd birthday so I guess my average age is 35.875 give or take a few thousanths. Coincidentally, that's my median too.
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More interesing to me would be what the average age a Boglehead was when they found this site.
Or, how long they have been a Boglehead (or have basically followed this philosophy) without relapse.
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Or, how long they have been a Boglehead (or have basically followed this philosophy) without relapse.
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Do we get a chip after 30 days?Random Musings wrote: Or, how long they have been a Boglehead (or have basically followed this philosophy) without relapse.
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Thanks Jim! I agree that this is a good start, I have learned so much already. I am very glad to have found this resource.Sheepdog wrote:Welcome, Liam,LiamLC wrote:I'm 17, so I guess I'm one of the youngest people here, good to start early!
17? Unusual someone your age in a place like this...and not writing in text spelling
This is a great start for you.
Stay around awhile and participate and learn.
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I'm 67 yo, but have the body and stamina of a young 66 year old.
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peppers wrote:
And, for the record: a vintage 1955 model, but with high mileage.
Agreed.It ain't the years, but the mileage.
And, for the record: a vintage 1955 model, but with high mileage.
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A 1954 Limited Edition, but it needs a lot of work.cinghiale wrote:peppers wrote:Agreed.It ain't the years, but the mileage.
And, for the record: a vintage 1955 model, but with high mileage.
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29 here. glad i found this place early.
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27, I was 24 when I found the site.
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113% of Bogleheads are statisticians.NHRATA01 wrote:33 here, and a fellow engineer based on the above (or perhaps a statistician)cheese_breath wrote:I'm approxximately four months short of my 72nd birthday so I guess my average age is 35.875 give or take a few thousanths. Coincidentally, that's my median too.
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My average age is about 29.4, which fits because I still feel like a graduate student even though I'm getting ready to retire in a few years.
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Put it this way, the earlier you find this forum the better off you will be!
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"When I'm 64"........oh, i am!
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Why do you ask? What possible difference could it make how old I am, or how old ayone here is?
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Because, we old guys take SS as a given.Bammerman wrote:Why do you ask? What possible difference could it make how old I am, or how old ayone here is?
The youngsters here do not...
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A very young 71 here. Interplanetjanet stated it very well I think:
What a great forum this is!
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Unread postby interplanetjanet » Tue Sep 25, 2012 1:57 am
One of the things that I enjoy about this forum is that the posters form a different sort of cross-section of society than they do elsewhere. Yes, there are a disproportionate number of high earners compared with the world at large, but they aren't all doctors or executives or what-have-you...there are a healthy number of entrepreneurs and skilled professionals of all sorts, as well as people changing careers or just looking for their first job.
I enjoy the chance to discuss things with people twice my age and half my age, sometimes in the same thread (ok, maybe half is a bit of a stretch but only a bit). I don't always agree with them, but I appreciate the open exchange, debate and consideration.
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I have to look at my bond allocation to remember my age.
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One week away from 34
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im 28, the advice on this forum is invaluable and has really helped me get on track to my goals.
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I am 55 years and should be 56 in couple of months,
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64 on the outside, closer to 50 on the inside.
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perspective. As you go through life's cycles, starting out, early, mid and career peak, and then retirement your perspective changes. I suppose the younger folks might find that a tad more difficult to see than those who have experienced it first hand.Bammerman wrote:Why do you ask? What possible difference could it make how old I am, or how old ayone here is?
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This poll is odd, as there do not seem to be any Bogleheads with ages between 50-59.mptfan wrote:According to this poll, the median age is between 30 and 39.
http://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=71280
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They all retired early and, have a couch potato portfolio and are usually found on the Early Retirement Forum.donall wrote:This poll is odd, as there do not seem to be any Bogleheads with ages between 50-59.mptfan wrote:According to this poll, the median age is between 30 and 39.
http://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=71280
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39. I heard about bogleheads.com from the Motley Fool discussion boards and related books. I've been investing in a 3fund index model for about 12/13 years, pretty much only in my 401k though. I'm sure I picked up the concepts from some bogle-positive books but can't remember which ones by now.
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The forum upgrade last year broke the results of pre-upgrade polls.donall wrote:This poll is odd, as there do not seem to be any Bogleheads with ages between 50-59.mptfan wrote:According to this poll, the median age is between 30 and 39.
http://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=71280
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I feel like there's been a palpable influx of (relatively) young posters on a forum that definitely has traditionally skewed towards the older crowd.
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would be nice to see new data on this ...
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The US* median age is ~38 so the idea the median here would be lower or even the same as that is implausible IMO/IME. If there are any minors here they are both very precocious and discrete about themselves. Likewise I sometimes get the feeling that frequent posters in genuinely theoretical threads on 'Investing Theory' might be in their 20's but that seems unusual in 'advice' type threads where people talk about themselves more. Median must be at least mid to late 40's I'd guess and if ad hoc polls show much lower it's probably selection bias or non-scientific aspect of such polls. That's speaking of people who post and naturally one's impression is affected by volume of posts per person.
*where the great bulk of posters are from, but other rich countries which seem to account for almost all other posters generally have similar to somewhat higher median ages than the US.
*where the great bulk of posters are from, but other rich countries which seem to account for almost all other posters generally have similar to somewhat higher median ages than the US.
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I'm 36, and as others have said, glad I found this forum. I am a teacher and got my finances in order very late. Some topics are way beyond my scope right now, but others are relatable. I gotta say that I've learned a lot just reading other's posts and experiences.
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I'll play.
Now 53.
Found Bogleheads around age 45.
Fired financial adviser at age 47.
Retired from full time work at age 49.
Now 53.
Found Bogleheads around age 45.
Fired financial adviser at age 47.
Retired from full time work at age 49.
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I'm 37. This forum certainly skews to the older side though
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I’d say average age of this forum is definitely in their 50s
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I am also 37.
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Every time a decade old thread gets resurrected, I increase my estimate for the average boglehead age. I think it is pretty diverse though and I like that.
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Age 53.
Been lurking on BH for just a few years (and untold hours) but it turns out I’ve been practicing much of the BH approach for over 25 years.
I’ve learned a lot here though.
Been lurking on BH for just a few years (and untold hours) but it turns out I’ve been practicing much of the BH approach for over 25 years.
I’ve learned a lot here though.
If you don't do stuff, then you don't do stuff.
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Just turned 48. I have watched this forum for sometime and started posting a year ago or so. I have been following many BH's principals my entire life and I still learn a lot on this board or find things I should be considering or taking advantage of. I have shared this board with many friends and family as well as it is not "rocket science" to get your finances on track.
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Physical age? Mental age? Emotional age?
My wife would suggest I have declining numerical answers for each of those.
David
My wife would suggest I have declining numerical answers for each of those.
David
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I’m 36 turning 37 shortly. I joined the group 13 years ago.
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You and I did not exist in this space before this moment!
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I'm 42....in hexadecimal .
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