I wish I knew. A few years after we were married DW was laid off from her job, found another, laid off from that a year later, then it took 3-4 months to find another. It was financially inconvenient but since we lived below our means there was no struggle. Other than the house mortgage at the time there were no other loans. To us this is just common sense.
We are in awe of another couple we know - I've mentioned them here before - he's a carpenter, she just retired as a math teacher (of all occupations!) - and they are over $500K in debt! These are people who I will have zero sympathy for when they're out on the street.
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Retired seven years ago at age 52. Then decided to get a job. For a while. Or maybe not. I'll think about it.
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