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• Dick, I am really thankful you were able to help. I am sorry your family is having so many health troubles these days. I agree with you about giving the $$ vs a loan. That is what we would do also, even if we couldn’t give the whole $5k. We would give what we could. Chris

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• Michael, we have different accounts for different purposes all in our money market. I think of it more as sinking funds, along with our emergency fund. Chris

  Post: Total portfolio approach?

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• Thank you, Bill. I read Dr Dahle, but a lot of his writings don’t fit our situation I will check this one out. Chris

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• Thank you, Mark, I could understand this. It is an interesting way to think about things. It makes sense that taxes are part of the total return planning. And, that you don’t necessarily have each kind of investment in each account, you put them where it makes sense. Like, our Roth account has more stock b/c we want it to grow and maybe tap later. Chris

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• Thank you, D.J.,this was helpful. Chris

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• Thank you, Michael, I will look there.

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• JoBo, I think this was a good comment. Chris

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• Dick, I was thinking exactly what you said, about being retired, but looking for something to do to contribute. I was thinking about possibly the taxes that Dan and Rick do in the VITA program, or possibly finding a position in a non profit credit counseling program to help people manage their money better and get out of debt. Chris

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• I was wondering if the Urban Institute information was just age 62 filers or all SS filers for 2025. The peak of the Baby Boom is finally old enough for Medicare, so that may also be a reason there were so many filings. This included Spouse and me. I agree with what you wrote, unless you are in one of the unfortunate situations like my brother in law had with his ALS. Chris.

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• I read your post earlier and really felt for you. It sounds like you feel you still have much to offer. I thought of something I wanted to suggest as you are looking. I am not sure what field you are in, but if you are in a career that has strong sales presence, reach out to the sales people you know for any openings they hear about. My spouse did this at age 55 and had 2 strong offers when they talked to the right sales person who was well connected. Keep talking to us. Chris

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