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She lived her retirement her uniquely and proudly, yet not an ounce of arrogance. Her sage endured.

Midpack,happy that you have the best outcome. I wonder the treatment you chose was unique to your condition, or it was based on your reference of having quality of life even if it could be shorter life expectancy? Your research and deliberate choice could help others in similar situations.

Can you explain a senecios where annual travel credit applied?

Would you mind sharing the credit card (and fee) you used which has good travel insurance coverage? I plan a 100 miles hiking trip in Europe in July and thinking about insurance.

I am more or less at your projection now. Age 54, $2.5m lest egg. Plan to retire in 2028 with $50k pension. My current spending is $100K. I max out Roth 401k, Roth IRA and building up a decent taxable account. I know I’d have more than I need. But upgrade your living standard is much...

Few years ago, I came to Costco for weekly trip with a cash back check about $1200. Those who are not familiar, if you you use Costco credit card, the cash back could be substantial. They mail you a coupon in full and could be used at the check out. They will give you cash back at the...

I teach a light-CrossFit class 6 days a week on Zoom. Designed for 50+ Age group. Total 20 minutes including warm up. Light weight, but moderate intensity. So convenient, in your own home, keep everyone motivated and accountable. Minimal equipment, only need a few light dumbbells and...

“Frank is still keeping my spirits up most of the time (except if/when I'm groaning in pain). All I can say is that if you have a "Frank" type person in your life, keep him/her close.” A positive note lights up the dampen situation. Keep up the spirit.

There is no direct flight from Hono to Vietnam.

I follow you when you were something like Want2Retie to now shorter version W2R. Always imagine you as your avatar picture. Wish things turn out a good news. One needs a good support system when endure situation like this. But Frank, the angle, himself is all you need on your side. Plus...

NY Time Daily Show ran a piece yesterday about FIRE movement. The piece interviews few people, one has reached fat FIRE in unusual way, one is getting there in conventional way, like most of us. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736?i=1000659011505

I make my shake with the formula below. I have done it for fifteen years. The formula resulted from reading nutrition books, run it by doctor and nutritionist. They give some feedback and make some twist. I have used this smoothie for 15 years, even when traveling for work. But nutrition is...

I work in a military base, where luckily, there is a free instructor for many sports. I joint CrossFit class 7 years ago, and never let go of it. I am 54 now and I weight 10 lbs lighter than I was at 25. I do CrossFit most days of a week, supplemented with swimming and yoga. With a...

Sourchef, I am intrigued of your South American cruise. Great pictures. what is name of the trip for easy search? Ex. 14 days South American?

I have 2 short ones that my kids have to stick it on the wall: 1. Work first, play later. 2. Take time to do it right.

I love fishing. It is my thing. I take 2 weeks off every year just to fish. The exhilaration of free diving and pulling a lobster out of a hole. Few years ago I spotted a huge snakehead and after a couple missed I caught it. It was 0.5 lbs less than a world record back then. Adrenaline...

My hardcore fishing friends envy to the fact that I catch key west lobster, Alaska king salmon and Washington DC near record size snakehead fish in a span of 30 days. No where else in the world one could do that.

Just read an article on a newspaper about a man who had a regular government job. He lived an extremely frugal life (with some splurge) that we can related to. Lived in a modest home (sold for $200K). Received a small inheritance from his mother. Yet amassed a $13 million fortune. He willed...

Today: 8 rounds for time 15 pull ups 20 push ups 200m run While wearing 12lbs vest Time36 mins

You will see interest after 6 months.

8 rounds for time: 15 pulls up 15 push ups 20 air squats 15 burpees Time: 19:26

Love Costco tire. My wife had a flat tire today. Took it to Costco. They cannot fix it. I bought the set 2 years ago. New tire costs $180. They gave us $140 credit. With $10 installed fee, $50 out of pocket for a new tire! They rotate and balance all four. No appointment, it took them...

Read an essay from a famous agnostic writer. Death and the Meaning of Life Different understandings about what happens to us at death embody and promote different views about what we consider to be the ultimate reality of life, what it is that we think - at the deepest level of our being -...

+1 The second 100 sit-ups kicked my butt.

Body Weigh Combo. - 10 burpees - 10 burpees, 25 pushups - 10 burpees, 25 pushups, 50 lunges - 10 burpees, 25 pushups, 50 lunges, 100 sit-ups - 10 burpees, 25 pushups, 50 lunges, 100 sit-ups, 150 air squats Time: last year 29 minutes; this year 27 mins.