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For anyone that's older (whether alone or not), look into getting a Knox Box for your home (check with your local Fire Dept). Your local Firefighters and EMS will have a key to the box which has a key to your home inside. We have one on our house, even though we're not "alone," we're each here...

THIS!!! It's amazing. Make sure you have all your stuff packed and schedule the loaders in advance. The day comes, you go get the truck, the loaders show up and load everything. Drive to your destination, the unloaders show up and move everything in your new place! Fuel up, return the truck...

1. Currently, no on the IRA's/stock market. Plan is to put 2.5 years of needed income (for ages 59 1/2 to 62) into a traditional IRA (for the current tax benefits), and we're not sure yet where we'll put the other 3.5 years (or longer if we're able to save more) of savings. 2. Yes, we've...

Hi! My wife and I are both 46 y/o. I work from home (have for last 8 years) and will keep my job ($90k) until it ends (estimating 7-10 years if I ride it out to the end). Pre-COVID, we went out 3+ times a week at ($80-$100 easy) each night. That change (and we don't miss it) and other life...