Elaine, thank you for the update. Jonathan's legacy will live on through this forum and the knowledge and wisdom he has imparted over the years. Please thank him for all of us.
Jacknak, great points. You can always earn more money but you can't get more time. I'd like to retire before I get too tired to travel. I want to stay active in retirement.
The great unknown is how the stock market and economy will do. People are telling me now is not a good time to retire given the uncertainty--tariffs, inflation. SS and so on. That's unless you have a substantial pension.
Howard, thank you for your thoughtful comments. I have spoken with small business owners who are struggling with the uncertainty of the tariffs. I hope the tariffs are reversed and these businesses will survive.
As far as federal cuts, I just hope we do not see any natural disasters or pandemics. And increasing donations to necessary organizations--although not enough to replace federal dollars--is definitely worthy of admiration.
I think financial education is so important. You'd be surprised how many educated people don't know what a ROTH IRA is, never mind how to calculate how much money they'll need in retirement.
Norman, what part of the country are you in again? I lived on the East Coast and weather is a major consideration for me. I refuse to ever shovel snow again!
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Bogdan, welcome! Let's keep this forum friendly and tolerant of diverse opinions. Thank you for taking on Jonathan's legacy.
Post: Quick Intro
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Elaine, thank you for the update. Jonathan's legacy will live on through this forum and the knowledge and wisdom he has imparted over the years. Please thank him for all of us.
Post: Jonathan and website update
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According to the chart, Plan F is not available to those who turned 65 before 2020?
Post: Healthcare spending and premiums during a post age-65 retirement- facts and ideas.
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Jacknak, great points. You can always earn more money but you can't get more time. I'd like to retire before I get too tired to travel. I want to stay active in retirement.
Post: How Much to Save to Retire?
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The great unknown is how the stock market and economy will do. People are telling me now is not a good time to retire given the uncertainty--tariffs, inflation. SS and so on. That's unless you have a substantial pension.
Post: How Much to Save to Retire?
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Cecilia, thanks for the suggestions!
Post: How Much to Save to Retire?
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Philip, I'm not sure. That's a good point though
Post: How Much to Save to Retire?
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Howard, thank you for your thoughtful comments. I have spoken with small business owners who are struggling with the uncertainty of the tariffs. I hope the tariffs are reversed and these businesses will survive. As far as federal cuts, I just hope we do not see any natural disasters or pandemics. And increasing donations to necessary organizations--although not enough to replace federal dollars--is definitely worthy of admiration.
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I think financial education is so important. You'd be surprised how many educated people don't know what a ROTH IRA is, never mind how to calculate how much money they'll need in retirement.
Post: How Much to Save to Retire?
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Norman, what part of the country are you in again? I lived on the East Coast and weather is a major consideration for me. I refuse to ever shovel snow again!
Post: How Much to Save to Retire?
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