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New Retirement is pessimistic, but 4% rule seems to give us more than enough
Aug 17 2024
I don't understand why if I go by the 4% rule, my SS payment and our budget, we have plenty of money left over, without even counting on collecting my husband's SS payment in 9 years. But New Retireme...
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Help for friend who is overwhelmed with taking care of her business
Aug 15 2024
My late 70's friend and her Aspergers husband are sinking deeper into marital and financial trouble. They have 3 houses in far-apart states. She does all the work to take care of the properties, perso...
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My retirement goal is not the same as my spouse's. Thoughts/ideas/suggestions?
Jul 31 2024
Hey gang, here's a first-world problem: I would like to retire in the next 3 to 4 years and live nomadically / slow-travel for a few years, staying in rented apartments across the continent and the wo...
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Social security early for working spouse
Jul 28 2024
This might seem like an odd question but I've been getting conflicting advice. Husband 71 and retired with pension and SS. I'm 65 and working full time at the moment. My full SS is 66, 10 months. My h...
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Financial (and life) management without close relatives
Jul 26 2024
My wife and I are in our mid-60's and retired. We (supposedly ;-) have enough money to last us through our lifespans, We do not have any children or close younger relatives and we both have parents wh...
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Anyone snowbirds get the homesick blues?
Jul 24 2024
My wife and I are retiring next year, with plans to move to her hometown in Alberta, Canada, which is freezing cold for at least four months a year. So the tentative plan is to spend two or three of t...
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The 10-Year Rule for Inheritance
Jul 14 2024
I don’t know if this is the type of question that’s allowed here, but here it goes… My husband is inheriting a large sum of money (about $1M) from his recently deceased father, some...
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Tell me the truth about RVs. Thinking of buying for post-retirement life.
Jul 06 2024
Husband and I are planning to retire in a little over 2 years. Planning to sell current house and buy a little land, downsize by building a smaller house (not tiny) but enough for 2 people. While we a...
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Anyone have a retired spouse that drives them a little nuts?
Jul 02 2024
Im not realy looking for advice, know I'm a part of the problem....Just wonder if any else has dealt with these feelings? I really crave alone time, at home. The peace and quiet. I tried to be mentall...
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Getting a sum payout upon retirement.
Jul 02 2024
My wife is retiring from her job with our state govt. She will be drawing a pension. She is not old enough for SS yet. She is going to receive a lump sum amount for accumulated vacation/sick time. Her...
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What are some $ benefits retirees get?
Jun 25 2024
So i m retiring soon, my wife is already retired. As far as pension, healthcare, social security, 401K, taxes…. I m fine with these important aspects of retirement What i want to look at now is...
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When to start looking for the right CCRC
Jun 21 2024
sign up early if you see yourself needing the support of on down the line MY wife and I are "of the age" at which we should be exploring moving into a living situation that will provide care for us as...
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Retirement options in North Carolina
Jun 15 2024
Wife and I struggling over where to retire within 3 years. Me M(64) she F (xx - to protect me from getting stink eye). Leave it to say, she is already retired as is not working and drawing SS. We are ...
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Part Time Work in Semi-Retirement
Jun 13 2024
I am 63 and ready to leave my current job after 40 years. My wife is 4 years younger and works full time and will be able to provide health benefits. I would like to find something part time but I am ...
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Thoughts on insurance for a younger spouse
Jun 13 2024
I'm a 66 y/o male who would like to retire. My spouse is 63 so she is two years away from Medicare. The thing is, we currently have excellent insurance under my employer. January 1st would open up the...
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I’m thinking of going back to work. Thoughts?
Jun 02 2024
I was eligible for retirement and did because spouse became terminally ill and I wanted to do home care. Fast forward three years, spouse passed away. Spent 2 years climbing out of that depression and...
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Retiring before wife, and it feels weird
May 31 2024
I am a male 61, wife is 53. Our marriage has consisted of traditional rolls, and very successful. She has been working for school system for 15 years as a teachers aide. I will retire before my wife. ...
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Health care with younger spouse
May 28 2024
I am 60 but my spouse is 38. I currently have our health insurance through my job. I plan to retire at 67. 1. When I turn 65 can I keep my employer insurance or will I be forced to take Medicare with ...
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How to Discuss Retirement When my Spouse has most of the Savings
May 27 2024
Hello all - new to the community. I am a 60 year old male in a committed relationship with my spouse. I make good money and so does she and we live in a downtown condo that has developed quite a bit o...
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Florida or Arizona for Retirement in 2 years
May 25 2024
My wife is retiring in 2 years and we have our heart set on selling our big and expensive home in New England and relocating to either Arizona or Florida. I am thinking about the pros and cons of and ...
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What happens to my slacks when I retire?
May 16 2024
Looking forward to retiring this summer. We've got a studio apartment in our home that I will rent out on AirBnB and I've got a small trust ($650/month) from my dad passing last year. My wife will con...
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Wife (53) and I (58) meet with our financial planner today.
May 14 2024
I’m planning on retiring sometime In 2025. I think all looks good. Wife gets nervous. Probably as much about me disrupting her routine as finances haha. Any specifics I should be asking our plan...
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Spouse May Be Your Best Option for IRA Beneficiary
May 13 2024
Since a surviving spouse gets the most flexibility and tax breaks of all possible beneficiaries (other than perhaps a charity), it seems that choosing your spouse as the beneficiary of your IRA may be...
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anyone considering expat life for retirement?
May 11 2024
I am well situated right now. However, if my spouse dies, I can imagine living an expat life in Europe at least for a while. (He has health problems, and is a homebody. When I travel, I go with my sis...
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How My Wife Left the Medical Profession at Age 48
May 10 2024
In 2014, my wife retired from her high-stress pathology practice at age 48. She walked away for a specific reason ... Read more...
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IRA transfer to survivor spouse
May 10 2024
I inherited my husband's IRA retirement upon his death. I am liable for Federal taxes if I transfer this to my IIRA retirement?...
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Tax implications if I collect SS at 62 and my wife continues to work?
May 06 2024
Wondering if anyone is in the same boat as I am. I turn 62 in December. Have a good job I like but my health is failing. Cardiac issues. I plan on retiring in Jan. My wife has a great job that she lov...
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Four Caregiver Types: Do Any of These Look Familiar?
May 02 2024
Aaron Blight and his wife were thrown into the role of caregiver when his mother-in-law was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The couple cared for her for more than five years, juggling her needs with rai...
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Benefit for minor child
May 02 2024
Does anyone know if I am able to check on the status of my son's social security benefit payment. He lives with my ex-wife and neither of them will communicate with me. My son turned 18 in January of ...
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TIA Ministrokes Can Lead to a Major Stroke! Pay Attention to the Symptoms
May 01 2024
Three years before he died, my husband had a major stroke while playing golf. He was rushed to the hospital, treated quickly, and had minimal lasting effects from it. However, we did not realize at th...
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Why are we afraid of retirement?
May 01 2024
I retired last year at 60. My wife plans on retiring next April at 60 as well. We’ve done ok in life relatively speaking. We will be able to buy a retirement home and live near our kids fairly c...
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Just started 5th year retirement. Here's what it's been like.
Apr 23 2024
So far it's been great. Work was never my life so I don't miss it. I didn't have friends so I don't miss them. My wife is the only person I talk to on a regular basis. No debt, modest home paid for, L...
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SSI for a spouse survivor-when to file for SSI before death?
Apr 23 2024
I am 64 but have not filed for SSI. My wife is also 64 but already filed for SSI when she was 63. My benefit will be significantly higher than hers. My question is does the benefit for her as a surviv...
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Housework after retirement? Is it really retirement for both of you?
Apr 18 2024
In the last year I left my full time job and began working part time 20 hours/week. I consider myself semi- retired. But since my spouse is still working full time, I've taken on almost all the househ...
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Family Ski Vacations: The Cost Could Break The Bank!
Apr 12 2024
In 2007, I had a dream of taking my future family on a ski vacation. I was an avid snowboarder and my wife enjoyed the tranquility of Lake Tahoe. After receiving a good bonus, I bought a two-bedroom, ...
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Wife wants to move and husband does not
Apr 11 2024
I (64F) retired in December 2019 and husband (63M) shut down his business December 2023. We live in a HCOL area that is getting more crowded, higher crime and more noise and air pollution. I hate it h...
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Does it matter if you retire on the first or last day of the month?
Apr 09 2024
My husband is retiring after 50 years at the same company. Pretty astounding in this day and age, right? The question is will it matter if he retires on the first or last day of the month (ex. 7/31 or...
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Advice for someone 5-10 years away from retirement
Apr 06 2024
I am 55 1/2. Lost my wife 7 months ago. I have a job I enjoy, but working 40+ hours a week has been a grind and am looking forward to the day I can retire and start to do the hobbies that I thoroughly...
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Defining the language of the financial industry & setting expectations
Apr 03 2024
I watch this sub pretty closely as my husband and I are closing in on the window of time that "retirement" seems like a close reality as opposed to something far off in the distance. I also work in th...
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Estimating Yearly Total Medical Costs
Mar 31 2024
For those that keep track/spreadsheet expenses, are you able to share your total all-in medical/healthcare cost for a year? I'll be retiring end of this year. Husband already is retired but on my comp...
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Retirement at same time of spouse?
Mar 26 2024
I’m a 54F who really wants to retire in two years. My partner and I have planned for retirement at age 59. He said he is okay with me retiring in 2 years-but I’m concerned he will be resen...
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A Provider’s Clock For Men Is Like A Biological Clock For Women
Mar 20 2024
Lately, I've been pondering why I have less admiration for men who claim to be retired but have a working spouse. Is it fueled by envy? It's possible, considering I wouldn't mind if my wife were the b...
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Retiring after working with spouse
Mar 20 2024
My spouse and I have worked in the same office for almost 15 years. We will be retiring at the same time three years from now). Has anyone been in the situation? I know people can struggle to along wi...
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An odd question- eating in retirement
Mar 20 2024
I’m 64 and getting very close to submit my retirement letter. Today, my wife and I usually head out for lunch and dinner. Nothing expensive and it breaks up the day well. However it would probab...
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Does anyone here live in a retirement community & if so do you like it?
Mar 20 2024
My husband and I are thinking of moving to a land-lease retirement community of individual bungalows with basements. We would love a bungalow due to arthritis and other health issues. The community is...
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55+ active communities walkable to the beach?
Mar 16 2024
Been looking at communities as my wife like the idea of a very active place such as what she see in adverts for Margaritaville (though we've not been yet, probably will visit one this year as we get c...
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Life Insurance Is A Reason Why Your Spouse Doesn’t Need To Work
Mar 14 2024
I've faced interesting criticism for encouraging my wife to re-enter the workforce after she left in 2015. However, it's important to clarify that she hasn't been truly retired. Instead, she has been ...
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Retirement date changed and spouse mad
Mar 10 2024
I went for a pre consultation about retiring but the rep I spoke to didn't seem knowledgeable I was a given a date of 6 months from now which didn't seem correct. I went for another consultation and t...
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Surprise Retirement-Trying to Make the Best of It
Mar 08 2024
A few weeks ago my husband (60) received an early morning phone call from his manager and the HR representative, letting him know that he is retired effective immediately. He had planned to work anoth...
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