I don't think it will be your last vehicle. I believe self-driving cars will become more mainstream in the next decade and wow that will be awesome for seniors. We can maintain a higher level of independence in life. AI is going to change all levels of devices and machines, especially cars. This will be a boon for safe driving and that is something Seniors should adopt.
Electronic payments, Venmo, Zelle, Bill Pay, credit cards, and checks-I use them all on a regular basis. I prefer the electronic/digital options. But my experience with mailing checks has been favorable. I also like the USPS. Sure there are occasional issues but most of the time USPS works like a charm. With the amount of mail they deliver, the options, the convenience for the price I think it is a deal.
Sometimes buying designer merchandise is buying quality that lasts. And interestingly enough there is an excellent resale market for these bags. I've bought LV bags (I know longer do) when I was a career woman. And later when I didn't want them I sold them. Not at a profit but I recouped 75% of my original purchase. That is a win-win. Attractive, quality, fashionable purse when I needed it and later sold to another woman who wanted it. Keeps junk out of landfills. I'm a big fan of resale.
Also fashion is a hobby for some people. They like to collect designer bags or dresses. No different than collecting stamps or art. I am not a collector of stuff but I appreciate that people do collect and enjoy their hobby.
Answers #5-Always want more money. Money is security and one never knows what life holds for us or our families. Old age limitations, a natural disaster hits our home, a grandchild becomes ill, or just added comforts (like a first class travel ticket) so we can continue an active lifestyle as we age. This recently made a huge difference for my 90 year old mother to travel overseas. I also want to leave some money for my children after my death. The money my father left me allowed me to quit work and babysit my grandchildren while my daughter runs her business. I feel it was my father's investment in our family's future generations.
No one thrilling moment comes to mind but I've always wished to go back in time and experience one average day when my 3 children were under 5 years old and one average day when I was 12, our family was together and my grandparents were visiting our home.
A product of America landing man on the moon, I have tremendous confidence that human beings can accomplish whatever they put their minds to solve. I've seen it done before. I only hope people can take the pain, make the sacrifices that comes with what needs to be done. My parents were children in WWII and they tell me the stories of rationing and fathers off to war for years. I hope future generations can sacrifice, if needed to protect our freedoms.
As a Veteran and the daughter of a Veteran, I find happiness includes the sense that one has done or is doing their duty. Whether duty to country or family or whatever cause is important to a person.
Marrying young 2. Not staying in the military and taking more career risks. 3. Squandering inherited money on trips. But those choices brought me good things too- my children and wonderful adventures. My father told me"You cannot put an old head on a young body."
We cannot stop taxing Social Security benefits. The government keeps spending and their revenue has to come from somewhere. And/or if the income taxes from SS go to SS Trusts we need to keep funding the trusts for future citizens who need it. We need to gradually increase the age for collecting SS. People live much longer now and that is a realistic solution for the changing lifespans of our citizens and the health of the SS system. Also let's get creative what else can we do to maintain the long-term health of the SS system? I don't think about this SS problem every day, it is not my expertise, but there has to be better solutions. Americans are amazing at solving huge "Moonshot" problems, and SS while not as glamorous, SS is critical for most of our citizens.
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I don't think it will be your last vehicle. I believe self-driving cars will become more mainstream in the next decade and wow that will be awesome for seniors. We can maintain a higher level of independence in life. AI is going to change all levels of devices and machines, especially cars. This will be a boon for safe driving and that is something Seniors should adopt.
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Electronic payments, Venmo, Zelle, Bill Pay, credit cards, and checks-I use them all on a regular basis. I prefer the electronic/digital options. But my experience with mailing checks has been favorable. I also like the USPS. Sure there are occasional issues but most of the time USPS works like a charm. With the amount of mail they deliver, the options, the convenience for the price I think it is a deal.
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Sometimes buying designer merchandise is buying quality that lasts. And interestingly enough there is an excellent resale market for these bags. I've bought LV bags (I know longer do) when I was a career woman. And later when I didn't want them I sold them. Not at a profit but I recouped 75% of my original purchase. That is a win-win. Attractive, quality, fashionable purse when I needed it and later sold to another woman who wanted it. Keeps junk out of landfills. I'm a big fan of resale. Also fashion is a hobby for some people. They like to collect designer bags or dresses. No different than collecting stamps or art. I am not a collector of stuff but I appreciate that people do collect and enjoy their hobby.
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Answers #5-Always want more money. Money is security and one never knows what life holds for us or our families. Old age limitations, a natural disaster hits our home, a grandchild becomes ill, or just added comforts (like a first class travel ticket) so we can continue an active lifestyle as we age. This recently made a huge difference for my 90 year old mother to travel overseas. I also want to leave some money for my children after my death. The money my father left me allowed me to quit work and babysit my grandchildren while my daughter runs her business. I feel it was my father's investment in our family's future generations.
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No one thrilling moment comes to mind but I've always wished to go back in time and experience one average day when my 3 children were under 5 years old and one average day when I was 12, our family was together and my grandparents were visiting our home.
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A product of America landing man on the moon, I have tremendous confidence that human beings can accomplish whatever they put their minds to solve. I've seen it done before. I only hope people can take the pain, make the sacrifices that comes with what needs to be done. My parents were children in WWII and they tell me the stories of rationing and fathers off to war for years. I hope future generations can sacrifice, if needed to protect our freedoms.
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As a Veteran and the daughter of a Veteran, I find happiness includes the sense that one has done or is doing their duty. Whether duty to country or family or whatever cause is important to a person.
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We cannot stop taxing Social Security benefits. The government keeps spending and their revenue has to come from somewhere. And/or if the income taxes from SS go to SS Trusts we need to keep funding the trusts for future citizens who need it. We need to gradually increase the age for collecting SS. People live much longer now and that is a realistic solution for the changing lifespans of our citizens and the health of the SS system. Also let's get creative what else can we do to maintain the long-term health of the SS system? I don't think about this SS problem every day, it is not my expertise, but there has to be better solutions. Americans are amazing at solving huge "Moonshot" problems, and SS while not as glamorous, SS is critical for most of our citizens.
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Security, freedom, and fulfill my dreams
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