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Post by Prince Hal on Jan 2, 2017 16:47:33 GMT -5
With the advent of the New Year, I believe I've come to a major decision. The time for me is right to apply for retirement benefits. I've got money saved and the move out of Manhattan has dramatically lowered my monthly living expenses. I'm still healthy to enjoy retirement and look younger than my age as well (so I'm told  ). After over 45 years of continual work, I'm ready for a life of ease and not being answerable to others. The way I have it figured, after paying rent and all the bills, I'll have $900 left for food and anything else. Seems I can get by comfortably even without dipping into my savings Will I just wind up getting bored? Possibly after a year or so but I'm sure that's something easily rectified. I can't come up with a good reason to postpone it any longer No. Trust me. |
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Post by Prince Hal on Jan 2, 2017 16:48:20 GMT -5
2017 will be a year of change for my family. My oldest daughter will be getting married. My youngest daughter will graduate from college. Our house will be paid off. I am going to work part time (25 hrs/week instead of 50 hrs/week). My wife & I hope to do some traveling while we are still young & healthy. We have seen some of our friends & relatives die or have poor health & not get to enjoy their retirement...so with the big bills (mortgage, college, wedding) paid off we decided to be semi retired & both work part time for the next 10-12 years. We started to plan this several years ago & did the big ticket items like the roof, windows, furnace, new cars, etc so we could cut back our hrs. This way we don't have to touch our retirement money for another decade & in an emergency one of us can increase our work hrs so we don't have to deplete our savings. Congratulations, md! Wise planning and a great decision. Much luck and enjoyment to you! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2017 16:56:10 GMT -5
My 2017 is starting off kinda sucky.
Industrial action between the company where I work, and its trade union.
So I might be getting an extended 'vacation' with no pay for its duration.
I can roll with that, of course, but I've got many colleagues thinking about their loans and other commitments.
Mr Jez will be all too pleased if I just give up that job and it is a consideration, although it does pay nicely.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2017 17:08:20 GMT -5
Congratulations, md! Wise planning and a great decision. Much luck and enjoyment to you! Thanks! It took me having a mild heart attack & my brother-in-law's death from cancer to change my perspective on work/life balance. Those 2 events happened a few years ago & motivated my wife & I to commit to making this plan work. |
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Jan 2, 2017 17:33:33 GMT -5
2017 will be a year of change for my family. My oldest daughter will be getting married. My youngest daughter will graduate from college. Our house will be paid off. I am going to work part time (25 hrs/week instead of 50 hrs/week). My wife & I hope to do some traveling while we are still young & healthy. Great idea!!! Excellent decision! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2017 17:41:39 GMT -5
@md62 What I read in your post here and I just wanted to say this you have a good plan there and I'm very happy for you. Ish KabbibleNice going on getting your retirement squared away. |
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Post by wickedmountain on Jan 3, 2017 13:01:35 GMT -5
2017 will be a year of change for my family. My oldest daughter will be getting married. My youngest daughter will graduate from college. Our house will be paid off. I am going to work part time (25 hrs/week instead of 50 hrs/week). My wife & I hope to do some traveling while we are still young & healthy. We have seen some of our friends & relatives die or have poor health & not get to enjoy their retirement...so with the big bills (mortgage, college, wedding) paid off we decided to be semi retired & both work part time for the next 10-12 years. We started to plan this several years ago & did the big ticket items like the roof, windows, furnace, new cars, etc so we could cut back our hrs. This way we don't have to touch our retirement money for another decade & in an emergency one of us can increase our work hrs so we don't have to deplete our savings. And more comics to yes yes? See if anyone knows that yes yes reference lol. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2017 13:19:51 GMT -5
My wife found this and shared it on her FB feed this morning, and I am sharing it here...  -M |
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Post by wickedmountain on Jan 3, 2017 20:39:00 GMT -5
Did anyone notice the surprise in the new issue of Moongirl and Devil Dinosaur I saw it in the previews.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2017 21:35:38 GMT -5
For pinkfloydsound17 and other Floydians (just don't ask them about their Floydian slips...)  -M |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2017 21:46:38 GMT -5
Will I just wind up getting bored? Possibly after a year or so but I'm sure that's something easily rectified. Ish, here's a new hobby to consider. Selfies...1,000 feet above ground.  I think I'd feel a warm gush as my bladder lets go... |
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Post by Warmonger on Jan 3, 2017 22:01:12 GMT -5
Will I just wind up getting bored? Possibly after a year or so but I'm sure that's something easily rectified. Ish, here's a new hobby to consider. Selfies...1,000 feet above ground. I think I'd feel a warm gush as my bladder lets go... My knees are buckling just looking at this |
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Post by adamwarlock2099 on Jan 3, 2017 23:45:36 GMT -5
My teenage son has a 32" HDTV in his room and a PS3 (capable of broadcasting any streaming services or Internet videos and plays DVDs and blu-rays) and he's been watching something for the last 30 minutes (I can hear it in our room) on his fricking phone!
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Post by wickedmountain on Jan 4, 2017 9:53:06 GMT -5
My teenage son has a 32" HDTV in his room and a PS3 (capable of broadcasting any streaming services or Internet videos and plays DVDs and blu-rays) and he's been watching something for the last 30 minutes (I can hear it in our room) on his fricking phone! lol good phone speakers aye haha |
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Post by adamwarlock2099 on Jan 4, 2017 10:21:31 GMT -5
My teenage son has a 32" HDTV in his room and a PS3 (capable of broadcasting any streaming services or Internet videos and plays DVDs and blu-rays) and he's been watching something for the last 30 minutes (I can hear it in our room) on his fricking phone! lol good phone speakers aye haha :-) He was laying on his bed with a remote and wireless controller within arms reach. Doesn't even have to get out of bed. And chooses to watch something on his phone. Teenagers ... am I right? lol |
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). After over 45 years of continual work, I'm ready for a life of ease and not being answerable to others.
