Discretionary Spending

[Bobby G]

For those nearing retirement, here are some hints and tips that might help you maximize your retirement plans......

 

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/7-social-security-benefits.aspx

[leo3wheel]

SS payments are higher if retirement is postponed, but money will have less purchasing power if you wait. There are complex dynamics in play. Besides, when you get very old, a nursing home make take it all away.

[DanOh]

With all the kids I've got to put through college, my retirement plan is to live long enough to be a burden on my children.

[Redneck]

Damit this thread is kinda depressing. I guess most of us missed that live fast die young and leave a good looking corpse thing.

[CaptainJoe]

I'd rather live fast, die old, next to a good looking woman thing... right Penny?

[sgn]

Come south for awhile, I know a few more good places to eat ...

 

 

Yah! I'm retiring in September and I was just looking at the financial picture. Seems as we will have to live on just a trad less than I make now, but with the price of gas we will save about $75 in gas a week. Unfortunately, the trike does not get any better mpg than my Malibu does, especially 2 up hauling a trailer on the interstate...