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I am Chris. My spouse and I are newly retired, and are navigating all the things new retirees do. We live in the Midwest in the same town as our children and grandchildren. I have been a faithful HD reader since the beginning, and enjoy the different perspectives the writers bring to the table. I have learned a lot from them.
Social Security COLA announced this morning.
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AUTHOR: baldscreen on 10/24/2025
FIRST: DAN SMITH on 10/24 | RECENT: eludom on 10/26
It is never too late. By Chris
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AUTHOR: baldscreen on 10/18/2025
FIRST: David Powell on 10/18 | RECENT: baldscreen on 10/20
Trips in your “go go” years?
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AUTHOR: baldscreen on 6/10/2025
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 6/10 | RECENT: Martin McCue on 6/16
Our kids do listen to us.
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AUTHOR: baldscreen on 1/21/2025
FIRST: Jeff Bond on 1/21 | RECENT: David Lancaster on 1/22
First Year of Retirement
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AUTHOR: baldscreen on 1/5/2025
FIRST: R Quinn on 1/5 | RECENT: Michael1 on 1/12
Jonathan in Washington Post this am.
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AUTHOR: baldscreen on 8/28/2024
FIRST: 1PF on 8/28/2024 | RECENT: Olin on 8/28/2024
How do you know when it is time to step in with elderly parents?
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AUTHOR: baldscreen on 6/25/2024
FIRST: Edmund Marsh on 6/25/2024 | RECENT: Jackie on 6/28/2024
Comments
I like what you said, Mark. The final years before retirement, I did keep track of our net worth quarterly, but not necessarily to change things up. It was just to be sure we were still on track since we had to play catch up. We have been retired 22 mos now and have kept close track of things. Part of it was to get Spouse more involved Chris
Post: I don’t know. Or care. But I will at the end of April.
Link to comment from October 28, 2025
Brian, appreciate this so much. Spouse is POA for their mom and will be starting the process soon. Keeping it as simple as possible is good advice. I like how you have done that for your aunt. Chris
Post: Handling Aging Aunt’s Finances
Link to comment from October 26, 2025
Thanks for this, Bill.
Post: Handling Aging Aunt’s Finances
Link to comment from October 26, 2025
This is a good point, Winston hadn’t thought of it. Chris
Post: Social Security subject beaten to death, but one more time please
Link to comment from October 26, 2025
Happy anniversary, Dan and Chris. C
Post: Don’t Give Up on the Wayward Kid
Link to comment from October 25, 2025
Thank you, Bogdan, this was good. We weren’t able to take advantage of Roth accounts until later, but the flexibility of having them we hope will help in later years or if our kids inherit them. Chris
Post: Roth Hidden Benefits
Link to comment from October 25, 2025
Oh thanks, Mark. I subscribe to Fritz but hadn’t seen. C
Post: Social Security COLA announced this morning.
Link to comment from October 24, 2025
I think we talk about SS a lot b/c it is a big deal to so many of us. And we also have a lot of new people that are coming to the Forum since Jonathan’s passing. I think it is ok to talk about it. Chris
Post: Social Security subject beaten to death, but one more time please
Link to comment from October 24, 2025
Thank you, Jack, I really appreciate your comment. It was so hard on everyone in the family, especially his wife and son. We miss him. C
Post: Social Security subject beaten to death, but one more time please
Link to comment from October 24, 2025
Yes, Spouse’s brother who died earlier this year from ALS had to take it at 60. Chris
Post: Social Security subject beaten to death, but one more time please
Link to comment from October 24, 2025