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[shoekitty]

@Sooner   well that is true. They aren't  distributed fairly at times. Also,, what about people in poorer areas?  They don't get the schools, upkeep etc .  Maybe that's why Beverly Hills has pink trash cans and scented trash can liners?  lol true 

[CalmInHeart]

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@smoochy wrote:

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I'm in the same boat. My fixed income more than ok until the last 20 months. Now I can not always afford prescriptions, groceries, etc.

The best thing I did was open a high yield savings account. I set up an automatic transfer on the last day of the month when I get my pension payment. It started small but has grown. 

I swear by GoodRX. It pays for more of my medications than my insurance. I have a brain disease and those meds are expensive. Here are examples:

One went from $687 per month to $82 per month.

One went from from $75 per month to $25 a month. Another med went from $324 per month to $26. 

I took a hard look at my life and just don't need all the things I used to. It was weird because it made me feel old since I wasn't doing all the things I did when I was young. But it turned out very well for me and is saving me a lot of money. I also went through my closets and donated so much to a women's shelter. 

[I am still oxox]

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@spumoni99 wrote:

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@I am still oxox wrote:

I feel very lucky we are both retired and my husband planned very well before his retirement. .We live comfortably with enough left over for savings. we are now bringing in more money then when we were working. This is not to gloat but it is reality and I am very ahppy with his planning

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@I am still oxox Wow...but no surprise.  Kindness cant be bought obviously.

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@spumoni99 Excuse me who is not kind, just leave me alone see my name and pass it by.

[4kitties]

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@I am still oxox wrote:

I feel very lucky we are both retired and my husband planned very well before his retirement. .We live comfortably with enough left over for savings. we are now bringing in more money then when we were working. This is not to gloat but it is reality and I am very ahppy with his planning

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@I am still oxox 

Can you not see how this post, if it is even true, is inappropriate on a thread discussing ways to cut costs in retirement? 

[I am still oxox]

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@4kitties wrote:

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@I am still oxox wrote:

I feel very lucky we are both retired and my husband planned very well before his retirement. .We live comfortably with enough left over for savings. we are now bringing in more money then when we were working. This is not to gloat but it is reality and I am very ahppy with his planning

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@I am still oxox 

Can you not see how this post, if it is even true, is inappropriate on a thread discussing ways to cut costs in retirement? 

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@4kittiesWhy would it not be true, its about pre planning this is the last I will participate in the thread. I am sorry there seems to be a bit of jealousy here for that I am sorry I am just lucky I guess

[San Antonio Gal]

Hi @smoochy .  I haven't read any of the responses in this thread yet, but I'm curious to hear all the replies.

Just wanted to say that I think giving up the leased vehicle is a great idea.  Spring will be here very soon and you will soon feel the relief.  

[4kitties]

@I am still oxox 

Rest assured there is no one here that is jealous or envious of you.

[I am still oxox]

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@4kitties wrote:

@I am still oxox 

Rest assured there is no one here that is jealous or envious of you.

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@4kitties Then why comment I am very lucky I know there are people who are not so lucky