Hard to say what retirement accounts will look like in "real" dollars. We're at least ten years from the kids moving out, and I can't see changing houses before then, and another decade of work will probably be the minimum to even think about a countdown to retirement anyway. The wife just started on something closer to a full time job, which could accelerate things, but for now I figure that may just cover kids' school assistance and maybe something for weddings.
No input/experience on Tejas, other than it seems nice if you can stay away from the humid parts and the Austin crazies.
No input/experience on Tejas, other than it seems nice if you can stay away from the humid parts and the Austin crazies.