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I can't speak to why they may have lowered your limit; however, since your income has increased significantly in the past three years, a simple phone call could get it increased higher than it was previously.

Check out the entry requirements for Canada -- you may not need a passport.

so, she's good for eggs and milk for the month :laugh:

Ain't that the truth! :laugh::laugh::laugh:

Hi Nords - thanks for the great advice and book recommendation. DIC is what I was referring to...I suppose that's not considered pension?

Awesome! Thanks for replying. It's odd. For nearly 30 years I never once vacillated on if I wanted to stay in the military or not. I knew what the end-game was and that was to stay until retirement. Since I've retired in 2018 it has been difficult to keep employment beyond a year or two...

No. she will not receive full pension when I croak.....but she will get COLA adjusted vA pension, my social security, and our entire estate. Also, she'll get my life insurance payout of $750k if I go before 78. I'm confident she will be taken care of. Really not chomping at the bit to pull...

Yes, great comment. We enjoy life: travel, nice things (jewelry, watches, etc...). We do budget and spend less when needed -- but we do not live beyond our means -- always trying to have balance.

Thanks for your insightful reply. Her VA pension would be CPI (COLA) adjusted. Not sure on the exact amount. However, it's a great idea to focus now on those future horizons. BTW, she'll also get my social security

Thanks Friar for your input and service.

Yes. this is a great question......I really have a blast with the kids.

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Thanks for your reply. Taking it to the next level is really for the kids - not for me. I am content and aspire to no further work advancement. Congrats to you and thanks a lot for your input!

Thanks. Yes, the survivor benefit for my wife is the life insurance. Beyond that, she will receive a small VA pension and get my social security since I am the higher earner.

Hi friends. Long post. Story at the beginning, financials in the middle, and my question is at the end. I retired from the military in 2018 and I am 51 years old. Since then, I've held numerous low-level (fun) jobs. However, in 2022 I signed a well-paying one year contract to teach high...