Just had enough
There was a post a few days ago about a guy who just had enough after raising kids and turned his papers in for retirement I would like to do the same, but I am 12 years removed from retirement. I w...
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Huntindog wrote:nohurry wrote:BB_TX wrote:
Think it thru carefully and be honest with yourself. I retired 7 years ago at 62 and have never regretted it. Very good friend retired 6 months ago at 69 and is bored crazy. He went thru his complete long to-do list in the first 3 months.
Also consider that health insurance will be outrageous until you hit 65 and get on Medicare. And that is a long time to live off your savings unless you are very well positioned.
We are blessed in that our excellent health ins from my employer will stay with us after retirement until we are Medicare eligible.
Maybe. My company discontinued it for retirees when Obamacare started.
Much howling and gnashing of teeth had no effect on the decision. Every year, more do the same..
I don't think it is right to pull the rug out from people that have based a life decision on this benefit being available to them... But that is they way the wind is blowing.
I find myself in that same situation. Reformulating my plans to ensure I stay on track. I have no intention of working to 65.