Search results

I have been to the SS site, guess I need to brush up on all the Abbreviations that you guys use here some place else and then return. Do not dare ask here, They are NOT well known to me. Thanks for your fast and rude reply invinsfan. But then again EVERYONE should know that you do not get...

"You can't get a spousal benefit of 50% of spouses PIA until you reach your own full retirement age. From 62 to FRA there is a reduction in spousal benefits starting at 31% of spouses PIA." FRA? PIA? It would help if for some of us for you to spell out what you are talking about, I have no...

Been on a Caribbean cruise. Nice on the ship, but the port stops were nothing but trying to sell you something, St Thomas must have 100 Jewelry stores and nothing much else. Went to the top of the island in a jalopy ford bus, to a great view and shop to sell you more trinkets. Prayed we...

Look at vacant units and try to find out what you might rent the unit for per month, then subtract all the taxes and fees/Insurance to get your Net monthly income. How much will you actually make, then subtract the months that the unit is vacant AND the likely cost of repairs between...

Thanks to everyone for your replies, I was out the door by Noon! :) The big question you get from everyone is kinda like when you graduate from High School. " So what are you going to do now?" I have been saying "as little as possible for a few weeks". And........ I have some time to...

I walk in Friday Morning, Make my own coffee, Turn over my Phone, Credit card, I.d. Electronic keys, Building keys, Vehicle Keys Have a little cake, wrap up a few things on the computer, like put my outlook on permanent vacation, Change my Voicmails, clean out my desk, office, vehicle and...

Thanks for all the replies. I appreciate your taking the time to comment. Bill

I have been loyal to the same employer for almost 31 years, I worked a couple places 8 years before that, part time, college jobs etc. Planning for retirement since day one. Will be 56 my next BD. As the time to turn in my letter grows closer, I am having trouble with the reality that...

Joined in Dec 2011, guess it is time I get my first post in! :) Hoping to retire at the end of this year at 55.

Travel trailer comments Many great comments so far, so having camped for years I will add a few more. I have had 2 popups and 2 "Stick and Tin" trailers before I bought a used Argosy 21 foot 2 axle trailer. A cousin of the Airstream. I would trade for a casita or Scamp if the opportunity...