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Old Nov 05, 2019, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Wild Coyote View Post
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!



Another thing that happens all the time is more and more retired elderly wind up dying from August to the end of the year. So many have maxed out there medication coverage (medigap) so they simply stop taking the medications.
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