Oregon is one of those states which, like California, has a very ‘progressive’ legislature. I have heard that many are picking up and moving from ‘progressive’ states and moving to no or low tax states.
I do not have specific advice for your ‘nest egg’ other than you are doing the right thing by conserving it and living frugally.
Thank you Nachum for your encouraging words. One good thing, we do have the money to move to a state more friendlier to self supporting citizens.