I agree Catherine with most of what you reported and over my lifetime I’ve found myself on the losing end of a few real estate purchases. Although my dad would agree with you about living as cheaply as possible (I say affordable), he pointed out to me that a house is not an investment, it is a place to live; it provides stability to the family.
Thanks Ed; I’ve been a reader of HD for longer than I can remember but yours and Jonathan’s articles this week are about as good as it gets for reflecting on the past and the future. The same fate awaits us all, so the better to make preparations now.
Thanks Brian. A very timely article because I’m going through that now. My mother passed away last month and I’ve already received the SS letter stating they are recovering her October payment due to her death but haven’t received one yet saying her estate owes them. Also, the payment from them upon death, I understand to simply be a death benefit. Any more letters I’ll just sit on for a few weeks until the dust settles. Rich
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I agree Catherine with most of what you reported and over my lifetime I’ve found myself on the losing end of a few real estate purchases. Although my dad would agree with you about living as cheaply as possible (I say affordable), he pointed out to me that a house is not an investment, it is a place to live; it provides stability to the family.
Post: Rent Forever?
Link to comment from January 11, 2025
Thanks Ed; I’ve been a reader of HD for longer than I can remember but yours and Jonathan’s articles this week are about as good as it gets for reflecting on the past and the future. The same fate awaits us all, so the better to make preparations now.
Post: A Lifetime of Loss
Link to comment from December 28, 2024
Congratulations you made it! Embrace your new freedom.
Post: The Simple Life
Link to comment from December 24, 2024
Speaking of dogs, maybe you could offer us other dog owners insight on pet insurance, i.e. is it worthwhile for what you pay vs. what you get?
Post: No Hot Dogs
Link to comment from December 14, 2024
Thanks Brian. A very timely article because I’m going through that now. My mother passed away last month and I’ve already received the SS letter stating they are recovering her October payment due to her death but haven’t received one yet saying her estate owes them. Also, the payment from them upon death, I understand to simply be a death benefit. Any more letters I’ll just sit on for a few weeks until the dust settles. Rich
Post: That Final Payment
Link to comment from November 4, 2024
Bless your heart…I’m one of the religious types.
Post: My Path to Peace
Link to comment from September 12, 2024
They’re the government! What could go wrong?🫣
Post: Armed and Ready
Link to comment from September 12, 2024
God bless you both.
Post: Good Enough for Me
Link to comment from August 10, 2024
Welcome to the club cheapskate!
Post: Good Enough for Me
Link to comment from August 10, 2024
In the case of this article an outline would have worked better. Its attempt to entertain me was lame, but the meat was all John Bogle.
Post: The Lift I Needed
Link to comment from May 29, 2024