Margot H Knight

Comments:

• Sorry, but solicitations from charitable organizations don’t belong in this list. They aren’t trying to fleece or fool you. Research shows donors who share a passion for your mission will give more if asked. Since non-profit leaders are devoted to their missions, of COURSE they will ask you to consider a larger gift with each solicitation. Their intentions are honorable.

  Post: Anchors Away by Ken Cutler

  Link to comment from September 28, 2024

• We, too, spend about $45K annually on travel. We can only do so because we do not own a home. Our SS covers 65% of our annual expenses. When we stop traveling full-time, our SS plus my RMD will more than cover our expenses (I’m 71 and my husband is 76 but he had no 401K/IRA). We are more afraid of falls than we are of COVID! My husband fell a few years ago and ended up with a subdural hematoma and brain surgery. So we have rules which we follow religiously: 1) No roofs, no ladders. 2)three points of contact (e.g. if there is a bannister or railing, USE IT) 3)if you’re dizzy, lie down in the room you’re in—don’t try to walk upstairs to the bedroom (yeah, that was the subdural hematoma fall) 4)One thing at a time, e.g. no looking at architecture or cell phones while walking 5)Merrells! Sandals and hiking shoes—they are great for cobblestones of all sizes We keep a running conversation between us while walking: “Curb” “uneven pavement” “hole,” etc. We hold hands as our third point of contact a LOT. All the luck to you. Live your life. Live Your life!

  Post: Exercising Caution

  Link to comment from September 7, 2024

• I am a gambler and I always have a few thousand in winnings/stake at hand. I use it primarily for gambling but if I’m running short of $ in my checking account and don’t want to take anything from investments, I’ll pay cash for groceries, gas, etc until my next SS check comes along. I like having a little cash around the house.

  Post: Cash On Hand

  Link to comment from August 24, 2024