" But the handwriting was on the wall." Yes, my wife and I (ages 73/74) saw this coming eventually, so we are in the process of moving near a daughter's family and a closer medical center. Hard to do, leaving long-time friends/connections, the 'known', inexpensive place---to go elsewhere. I think (hope!) that it will pay off in the long run. That remains to be seen. Staying here, the downside of the future is easier to see....
good break-down on the cost of doing business. an accountant's mind. And bless you for helping those people. Now, if their own government would help.... .
I signed up! Thanks. At first read, I ask myself: How could this person be so resourceful as to put this together and online, and yet could not put together a plan for retirement years ago? Maybe I'll learn the answer in reading her.
Comments
What do you get from the HOA for $180? (never been in one)
Post: When relocation in retirement is not an option, not what you really want. By Dick Quinn
Link to comment from June 14, 2025
I hope to see more writings from you. Well done!
Post: When relocation in retirement is not an option, not what you really want. By Dick Quinn
Link to comment from June 14, 2025
we have the same bi-coastal conundrum. not easy choices. modern problems of the rich.
Post: When relocation in retirement is not an option, not what you really want. By Dick Quinn
Link to comment from June 14, 2025
" But the handwriting was on the wall." Yes, my wife and I (ages 73/74) saw this coming eventually, so we are in the process of moving near a daughter's family and a closer medical center. Hard to do, leaving long-time friends/connections, the 'known', inexpensive place---to go elsewhere. I think (hope!) that it will pay off in the long run. That remains to be seen. Staying here, the downside of the future is easier to see....
Post: When relocation in retirement is not an option, not what you really want. By Dick Quinn
Link to comment from June 14, 2025
great idea!
Post: Do It for the Kids
Link to comment from May 10, 2025
your lead sentence--- !!!! perfect hook.
Post: The Opposite of HumbleDollar
Link to comment from May 3, 2025
good break-down on the cost of doing business. an accountant's mind. And bless you for helping those people. Now, if their own government would help.... .
Post: Taxing Situations
Link to comment from April 26, 2025
I signed up! Thanks. At first read, I ask myself: How could this person be so resourceful as to put this together and online, and yet could not put together a plan for retirement years ago? Maybe I'll learn the answer in reading her.
Post: Taxing Situations
Link to comment from April 26, 2025
We did it once for the perk---never again. Time is money, as they say, and this one was expensive.
Post: Fishing for Feedback
Link to comment from April 19, 2025
you need to do some editing/proofreading
Post: Fishing for Feedback
Link to comment from April 19, 2025