A good problem to have, have you researched April flowers? sounds key. I’m in the US. Now at 73 years of age I have told my accountant I’m prepared to move up a tax bracket starting in the new year. I’m not happy about paying more taxes. I am excited to have more cash for travel.
I admire you’re the “glass is half full” attitude. Somehow in my career of 36 years in big pharmaceutical industry I avoided this situation. Nothing I did….just lucky on my part. Based on your comments you were prepared and you continue to manage this bump in your career path. Prayers that all works out and you end up in a new and better direction.
The pondering should be behind you. You answered your question “But the memories and enjoyment we’ve taken from those precious 240 days of use during the last six years have been priceless.” Enjoy!
Thanks for publishing. With the exception of a local bank account we are all under the same roof with Schwab. It does increase transparency and add simplicity. I have had all wills etc revised and reviewed by a second attorney.
My wife and I took another step this year, I’m 72 and she is 70, and both in good health. We included our two adult children in our financial review, plan and outlook. My thought behind inviting them into this space, I want them keeping and eye of me for mistakes or issues as I advance in age. Odds are my wife will survive me and she will solicit there help at that time so why not get ahead start.
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A good lesson, be prepared. The good news and blessing is that you are in a position to help these young women. Weddings are so special. 🙏
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Interesting, is this situation a lack of education or can we accept some fault for not listening. We live in a very busy and noisy world.
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A good problem to have, have you researched April flowers? sounds key. I’m in the US. Now at 73 years of age I have told my accountant I’m prepared to move up a tax bracket starting in the new year. I’m not happy about paying more taxes. I am excited to have more cash for travel.
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Great list Brian. I would add gratitude…
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Much like going to the casino……..
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I admire you’re the “glass is half full” attitude. Somehow in my career of 36 years in big pharmaceutical industry I avoided this situation. Nothing I did….just lucky on my part. Based on your comments you were prepared and you continue to manage this bump in your career path. Prayers that all works out and you end up in a new and better direction.
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The pondering should be behind you. You answered your question “But the memories and enjoyment we’ve taken from those precious 240 days of use during the last six years have been priceless.” Enjoy!
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Thanks for publishing. With the exception of a local bank account we are all under the same roof with Schwab. It does increase transparency and add simplicity. I have had all wills etc revised and reviewed by a second attorney. My wife and I took another step this year, I’m 72 and she is 70, and both in good health. We included our two adult children in our financial review, plan and outlook. My thought behind inviting them into this space, I want them keeping and eye of me for mistakes or issues as I advance in age. Odds are my wife will survive me and she will solicit there help at that time so why not get ahead start.
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Kim, yes, saying “no” is so important. Anytime we say no we are also saying yes to another dynamic. Enjoy your book.
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My grown children would identify me with being cheap. I consider myself a value person. 😃
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