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    The 2 years are up, 3 years later!

    Hi everyone. I used to be "2moreyears" but since my last work day at MegaCorp is this Friday, and I am moving to the sunshine state in a couple of weeks, I changed my username to reflect my new status! Will need to get a new picture too. In some ways it was tough doing one-more-year but it was...
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    Financial cold callers and access to name/phone number from credit card

    At work today, I received a call from the company who provides the corporate card. I didn't give the person my name but they new it and dialed my extension directly. The person invited me to a financial planning seminar here with others from the company. I asked if it was sponsored by my...
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    401k fee shock and rant

    Sorry for the long story but I need to vent. So I know that the fees are supposed to be more transparent now, but I honestly don't think they are that easy to decipher. I have been rolling over my 401ks over the past few years to consolidate, and never paid much attention until recently. I...
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    Need advice on sign-on bonus in offer letter

    So I know there are lots of people with good experience and advice here, even if you are retired. I have a question on behalf of my nephew. He just received an offer letter where the terms of the sign on bonus are that if he leaves prior to 36 months, for any reason, he must pay it back. While...
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    Prescription discount card--great for the unisured!

    Maybe this information has been provided before, but we just found out about it through a family member who is currently without health insurance or prescription coverage. Their doctor had cards in the office, but anyone can get one on the website too. www.freeusdrugcard.com It is a...
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    How did you decide where to retire (to)?

    We are only a couple of years out and are looking at heading south. We are visiting various locales to see if we like the areas, and will probably spend some long weekends to get better acquainted with the areas we think we like best.. We have been advised that once we find a place we should...
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    Anyone taking turmeric to prevent Alzheimers?

    Just wondering if anyone is taking this supplement to stave off Alzheimers and what your thoughts are on its efficacy. I am concerned since my mom's family lives long and gets dementia. Mom started to show signs in her early 80s, and she is now stage 2 in her mid 80s. I just started taking...
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    Worrying about money lasting?

    I have been reading this site for a couple of months now and I am wondering if a pension makes a difference in how much you stress about your money lasting.... If you retire with a good old fashioned pension and are guaranteed at least 50% of your preretirement income and a reasonable amount...
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    55 and hoping the timing is realistic

    I am 55, DH is 58 and our only child will graduate college in 2013. We have no debt and have been saving at a good rate, have 2 smaller pensions coming through at 62 and 65. Our goal is to leave our very high cost state for a warmer climate and lower cost of living by the end of 2014. We...
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