Thanks to advice read here, I switched from MA to original Medicare and a Medigap policy when I received my MA plan termination letter two years ago. I’ve been happy with the switch and grateful to the HD community. It was good advice and bears repeating from time to time.
I agree. I’ve been drawing from my IRA to supplement Social Security and two very small pensions, since I retired over 10 years ago. Thanks to market forces and a relatively frugal lifestyle, my IRA nest egg hasn’t diminished. I’m thinking more about Roth conversions and giving more generously to my heirs and charities sooner rather than after my death. Please, fellow writers and commenters, keep your ideas and comments coming! 😊
Andrew, your articles always make me reflect upon my own life and the unexpected opportunities that led to something better. In my case, it was the decision to return to college in my mid-30’s to become a nurse, after observing the schedule flexibility, good pay, and jobs available to a friend who was a nurse. With the support of my husband, I pursued a career that was fulfilling and secure, even as we moved to different locations. I never became a manager, but I loved what I did and the people I met. I’m grateful every day for that decision to go back to school.
Thanks so much, Andrew. A close friend will be retiring soon, so I’m sharing this with him. I’ve already encouraged him to join the HD community. I recently attended the board meeting of our local daycare where I was co-chair for three years until January. After many very serious issues during that time, it was so gratifying to see that my volunteering has made a real difference in the lives of our staff and family and that jobs and daycare slots are secure. I hadn’t realized how great volunteering can be, and how flexible. When it’s time to take a trip or a break, a fellow volunteer usually steps up.
A health problem this summer (hopefully with a positive resolution soon) has made me think even more about the most important things I still want to do, and with whom, before my age and health limit my choices. So grateful that Doug and I took two really special trips together, a tour of southern Spain and Morocco and, a few years later, a cruise of some Greek islands. Forever grateful.
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I wonder if your money will eventually go to an unclaimed funds account? And if so, where as these are in states as far as I know.
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You will miss Dick Q too much if you stick to it.
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😀 I’m currently trying a different kind of reading strike but I haven’t been very successful so far. I will keep trying. Good luck with yours, Nick.
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You won’t regret your decision.
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Thanks to advice read here, I switched from MA to original Medicare and a Medigap policy when I received my MA plan termination letter two years ago. I’ve been happy with the switch and grateful to the HD community. It was good advice and bears repeating from time to time.
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I agree. I’ve been drawing from my IRA to supplement Social Security and two very small pensions, since I retired over 10 years ago. Thanks to market forces and a relatively frugal lifestyle, my IRA nest egg hasn’t diminished. I’m thinking more about Roth conversions and giving more generously to my heirs and charities sooner rather than after my death. Please, fellow writers and commenters, keep your ideas and comments coming! 😊
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Andrew, your articles always make me reflect upon my own life and the unexpected opportunities that led to something better. In my case, it was the decision to return to college in my mid-30’s to become a nurse, after observing the schedule flexibility, good pay, and jobs available to a friend who was a nurse. With the support of my husband, I pursued a career that was fulfilling and secure, even as we moved to different locations. I never became a manager, but I loved what I did and the people I met. I’m grateful every day for that decision to go back to school.
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Thanks so much, Andrew. A close friend will be retiring soon, so I’m sharing this with him. I’ve already encouraged him to join the HD community. I recently attended the board meeting of our local daycare where I was co-chair for three years until January. After many very serious issues during that time, it was so gratifying to see that my volunteering has made a real difference in the lives of our staff and family and that jobs and daycare slots are secure. I hadn’t realized how great volunteering can be, and how flexible. When it’s time to take a trip or a break, a fellow volunteer usually steps up.
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A health problem this summer (hopefully with a positive resolution soon) has made me think even more about the most important things I still want to do, and with whom, before my age and health limit my choices. So grateful that Doug and I took two really special trips together, a tour of southern Spain and Morocco and, a few years later, a cruise of some Greek islands. Forever grateful.
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😀😋🍦🍦🍦
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