What Was Your First Big Purchase After Separating or Retiring?

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My first big purchase after seperation was a 1967 Camaro

I got a VA loan to buy my 1st home

My first big purchase after separating from the military was a home in Florida. And it ties in with my being offered a 3 night stay at a top resort in Florida as part of a time share presentation. That led to multiple visits to various parts of Florida and my eventual decision to move to Florida. Curiously I somehow connected with a real estate agent in Florida via email and she offered to show me some homes including the one I finally decided on. That was one of the best decisions I've ever made and it's my first home with a quarter acre of land which I have since filled up with all kinds of trees and shrubs

I left active duty on terminal leave prior to my retirement. I was going to work for a large airline in management and was required to wear a corporate uniform--suits and ties. My first big purchase was several suits and sport coats and slacks, ties, shirts, and shoes. That was the fall of 1997 and I spent around $3000 total. I did not imagine the stress having to match shirts and ties etc as well as wondering when I wore something last or to what event. It was a bit of a change after nearly 28 years active duty.

1967 Camaro

After separating, my big purchase was a trail mountain bike which i use to get away from the monotony of life and to get more in touch with nature and inner being. It has already helped me in being more active and getting that vitamin D!!! Thanks for reading!

I bought a house in Texas

Signed up for heath care at Bay Pines VA

55 Acres of land to build our home.