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So sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Hopefully, it will progress very slowly.

Congratulations! You have done well. OMY will go by very quickly.

Great news. Insurance companies should be held to account for their delay tactics. So frustrating for families and patients who have paid for insurance and then must fight to receive benefits!

We used Quasar Expeditions for our one week cruise in the Galapagos. It was a fantastic trip. There were about 26 guests on board.

It is so frustrating that an insurance company can get away with these games! Especially, when the family is already having to deal with an ill loved one. It is down right negligence and borderline fraud!

So sorry to hear of your wife’s healthcare situation. Sending healing thoughts your way. Stay strong.

Thank you Marc. I made an appointment with an advisor. I just hope they don’t try and make a big push for annuities. That is what the last advisor did. I explained that DH has a pension and SS, and I will have SS also when I decide to start benefits.

How did you get the bonuses? DH has 2 mill in Fidelity 401k. We are now considering moving it to Ira in order to access CD’s. What would be considered an appropriate Bonus? Thank you in advance for any advice.

I am so sorry to hear about your DH diagnosis. Hoping he gets the best care and treatment. Unfortunately, can’t give advice on SS, I need to get up to speed on the complex rules.

My DH retired 5 years ago and has retained his funds in employer Fidelity 401k. We met with Fidelity rep after he retired and they suggested we move funds to Ira because of more investment options. But we have low cost Fidelity index funds and bond funds so didn’t make the move because of 401k...

Good luck!

I’m at 22 countries as per definition in link.

Wow, your travel agent sounds great! Happy travels!

We are in this same situation and I had the same exact thought last night when I read the article. We do not feel wealthy. We drive 9 and 6 year old vehicles. We do take 1 European vacation and 1-2 small long weekend trips a year. But, not 1st class air, more like Comfort +. Hotels are in the...

Have a monthly massage. I think it helps keep your body healthy and it’s also enjoyable. Hire out services, housekeeper, lawn men , etc. Eat out more frequently at better quality restaurants, tip well (if merited) . Gives you/spouse more free time. Vacation, travel 1st class. So much to see...

Latexman Thank you for the link. I had not seen it. He was a great inspiration on the BTD topic!

Welcome, and I love your introduction topic description!

Corp pension (100% survivor benefit) SS DH started at 64.5 Ira draw 3.5% annually each Interest income Oil/gas Royalties (very small $$)

Our BTD this year was a trip to France and England. We were gone almost 3 weeks. It was a great trip, lots of wonderful pastries, food and wine in Paris. Great pub food in England. We were lucky to have very mild weather and rain didn’t interfere with any of our plans. Our credit card bill...

Just an observation, haven’t seen a post from RobbieB for several months. He was a big contributor o this topic in particular.

Athena53 Thank you for the link to your cruise. It looks like a great itinerary. Have you used OAT before? Is this a good group to travel as a single?

So sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.

Yes, I love to read about travel adventures!

My sincere condolences.

Aww love to hear that your friendship was appreciated ❤️. Well deserved as I know you have had a rough year or two. I say take a trip as your Ireland trip was disrupted (if I remember correctly).