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Originally Posted by Innerzone
Agreed. That is what I fully anticipate for myself. Ever since I was young, I figured SS wouldn't be there for me. That it would be gone or that they'd just keep raising the age, keeping it ever out of reach. Part if it is that the baby boomers preceded me. (I am rabidly against being included in that demographic as I can't relate at all to what are deemed the defining experiences of the generaration. Also, I have felt screwed over at every juncture on account of their impact. To me, it was the generation of the hippies. Yeah, if you want to hear a full-on rant, that's a subject I can give one on, lol.) Aaaanyhow...
Even if it is still there, I wouldn't get anywhere near enough to live on. So, work it will be...
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It's sad, but true!
It seems to be getting worse, even for those who have done some financial planning.
I d watched my grandmother, who had worked very hard, had planned financially and had very strongly intended to spend every winter in FL, actually realize her dreams. She had thoroughly enJOYed her retirement for over 20 years! She passsed away at 94 y.o. and had at least 200K left in her accounts.
I watch other people, years later, struggle through day-to-day, while lacking adequate financial planning because there is no extra money to set aside.
I have seen so many die of some dreaded disease within 1-3 years of having retired, Some do pass on before retirement.
So many I know understand they will work until they are at least 80 y.o and/or until they are no longer able to work.
I'd love to read your rant, IZ! I am interested in your point of view!
By the way, I miss you when you are not posting, as I love you and your posts!
