Re: How much do you need to retire?

LooPY · ‎07-30-2011

On 1/11/2014 bikerbabe said:
My only personal rule: Shoot me first if I ever suggest a 55 and over only community or I say something about joining the Red Hat Society. ${#emotions_dlg.scared}$

As Archie Bunker used to say, "Ya got a pernt there, Edith!" We live in a college town--I love to see the streets teeming with the brashness and exuberance of youth! And it's been many, many a moon since I've been this side of 55! Different strokes for different folks! (I did see a snappy red beret I could be talked into, though!!)

FrostyBabe · ‎03-09-2010

On 1/11/2014 happy housewife said: I guess some people can be content with a home that is 1 1/2 miles from the beach and some have to be able to walk out the front door onto the sand. I am happy being the mile and a half away.

Yep, I do. I can afford it. Once again your jealousy of and animosity towards those who have more than you do is glaringly apparent. The good news is, I won't ever have to worry about you moving in next door to me.

We all get that you think that your cookie cutter condo in the cookie cutter complex next to the hospital in Englewood and RV in the summer lifestyle is superior to anything that any one else does. It's not. It's simply what you choose. Why can't you just let others be happy with what they choose?

Preds · ‎12-17-2012

On 1/11/2014 bikerbabe said:
My only personal rule: Shoot me first if I ever suggest a 55 and over only community or I say something about joining the Red Hat Society.

Hey ... a friend of mine looks adorable in her red and purple on Thursdays.

Fate whispers to her, "You cannot withstand the storm." She whispers back, "I am the storm."

Snowpuppy · ‎03-09-2010

On 1/11/2014 happy housewife said:
On 1/11/2014 Gooday said:
I can only share our experience. Our home was paid off for 3 years when we decided to buy a 2nd home. We have a small mortgage on this which we could pay off if we wanted. We have a 2005 Pontiac grand prix with 27K miles on it and a 2011 Buick Lacrosse we keep in Az.

We live off of DH's pension check. We have most of our monies in annuities and a tidy sum in his tax deferred through his job. We bought CD's when they were paying 5 to 5.5%. I doubt we will see this again in my life.

We have never gone into any of our savings other than to put the down payment on the 2nd house. That being said, DH just turned 68 so in 2 1/2 years we will HAVE to start taking money out.

We are truly blessed. DH was a bachelor for many years before we married and neither of us had kids.

I personally know of some retirees who are using up their savings tring to subsidize their adult children for whatever reason. IMO - that is not good for the children nor the parents.

Since you don't have children, why not butt out?

Preds · ‎12-17-2012

On 1/11/2014 Kalli said:
On 1/11/2014 Jules5280 said:
On 1/11/2014 Kalli said:
On 1/11/2014 Predsfan said:
On 1/11/2014 Jules5280 said:
On 1/11/2014 Predsfan said:
On 1/11/2014 brewhaha said:
One Sugar Daddy

With todays economy, might want to make that two.

I'm starting the interview process now, by the time I need to retire, it might take a small army. ${#emotions_dlg.rolleyes}$

Dang youngster! ${#emotions_dlg.glare}$ ${#emotions_dlg.lol}$

Yeah, there oughta be a law against those darn youngsters!! ${#emotions_dlg.biggrin}$

-Kalli

Hey now!!! Does it count for anything if there are days when I feel really old? ${#emotions_dlg.blush}$

No, that ain't even close!! ${#emotions_dlg.laugh}$

ok..we'll let you be an honorary member but watch out...we can be cranky and we say what we think...no holds barred!! hahhaha

-Kalli

WHAT? WHAT? WHAT? No ....that does not count. You have to earn the right to be cranky, mean and whatever ..... unless you are just feeling like a woman that day .... then you can have every mood swing and pain you want to. ${#emotions_dlg.laugh}$

Fate whispers to her, "You cannot withstand the storm." She whispers back, "I am the storm."

JustJules · ‎06-25-2013

On 1/11/2014 Predsfan said:
On 1/11/2014 Kalli said:
On 1/11/2014 Jules5280 said:
On 1/11/2014 Kalli said:
On 1/11/2014 Predsfan said:
On 1/11/2014 Jules5280 said:
On 1/11/2014 Predsfan said:
On 1/11/2014 brewhaha said:
One Sugar Daddy

With todays economy, might want to make that two.

I'm starting the interview process now, by the time I need to retire, it might take a small army. ${#emotions_dlg.rolleyes}$

Dang youngster! ${#emotions_dlg.glare}$ ${#emotions_dlg.lol}$

Yeah, there oughta be a law against those darn youngsters!! ${#emotions_dlg.biggrin}$

-Kalli

Hey now!!! Does it count for anything if there are days when I feel really old? ${#emotions_dlg.blush}$

No, that ain't even close!! ${#emotions_dlg.laugh}$

ok..we'll let you be an honorary member but watch out...we can be cranky and we say what we think...no holds barred!! hahhaha

-Kalli

WHAT? WHAT? WHAT? No ....that does not count. You have to earn the right to be cranky, mean and whatever ..... unless you are just feeling like a woman that day .... then you can have every mood swing and pain you want to. ${#emotions_dlg.laugh}$

I can be mean and cranky, I swear I can. ${#emotions_dlg.blush}$ Mood swings too, and pains and complaints.... oh lord, I'm disliking myself already LOL! ${#emotions_dlg.laugh}$

ETA: I just want a bunch of old sugar daddies... is that so wrong??? ${#emotions_dlg.blush}$ ${#emotions_dlg.devil2}$

Townsend · ‎03-30-2010

On 1/11/2014 puglet1 said:
How much do you need to retire?

My first thought when reading this question was to respond, "Really badly."

${#emotions_dlg.laugh}$ ${#emotions_dlg.blushing}$

ME TOO! ${#emotions_dlg.thumbup}$

onewhiteSparrow · ‎08-05-2011

On 1/11/2014 Luv2Decorate said:
On 1/11/2014 onewhiteSparrow said:
Seems to me that it would be a good idea to keep working even when you start to collect your SS checks. That way you have a large raise in pay every month. People can save major amounts of money in no time.

And what about me?

How much do I need to travel around the world?

An around the world cruise costs about $35K-85K depending on the cabin I've been doing some research ${#emotions_dlg.thumbup}$

Luv2, Of course we want the best suite with lots of room. Smile

onewhiteSparrow · ‎08-05-2011

On 1/11/2014 Jules5280 said:
On 1/11/2014 onewhiteSparrow said:
Seems to me that it would be a good idea to keep working even when you start to collect your SS checks. That way you have a large raise in pay every month. People can save major amounts of money in no time.

And what about me?

How much do I need to travel around the world?

Do you need to worry about this issue? Thought you had a space ship at your disposal?

Sure I have that nice fancy space ship with white and red lights, such a fancy ship too. Flashing and showing off how nice it was built... puts all our planes to shame.

But I want to travel on water. And I didn't say walk on water. LOL