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    Cheapwad Finds--Opposite of Blow That Dough!

    I'm with you on this one. Going from dry clean, department store work clothing to comfy retirement clothing is one of the biggest cost savings in retirement. I have my cruise, vacation outfits that last forever because I only dress for dinner on 2-4 cruises each year for 7-10 days per cruise...
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    Travel to Georgia in July: Pine Mountain area

    So agree. Unless poster is renting a cabin with a pool for the kids to play in and never leave the pool or ac of the cabin, south Georgia is not the place. I know it is not what was asked, but were it me, I would appreciate the info.
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    Travel to Georgia in July: Pine Mountain area

    We also went horseback riding at Roosevelt Stables. Our then 9 year old granddaughter had ridden before but her also 9 year old friend was new to riding. They guide was very patient with them and both had a great time.
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    Travel to Georgia in July: Pine Mountain area

    The safari is a blast but may be a little intimidating for the 4 year old. Not sure if your into commercial activities but Great Wolf Lodge is in LaGrange. My grand daughter absolutely loves it. Many activities for all ages. We live to far away to make it a day trip and usually spend 2-3...
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    From FIRE'd to Retired

    Where does the time go? FIRE’d 9 years ago at age 53. I turn 62 next month and plan on filing for Social Security as soon as I am eligible. DH is 5 years older than me and filed for SS at full retirement. With both of us on Social Security it occurs to me we are no longer FIRE’d (which...
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    Preserving the buying power of a pension

    I wouldn't worry about out of network costs with Tricare-Prime. DH had over 100K in medicals for cancer treatment with an out of network provider and our out of pocket costs were minimal. Didn't even come close to the 3K max. That was 10 years ago and since going on Medicare, Tricare-for-life...
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    What is PenFed's problem

    Yup, ran into similar problem with PenFed when I tried get funds from an IRA. After 20+ years of membership I pulled everything out. More than 5 years later, no regrets. Get great service from Navy Federal. :dance:
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    Social Security options to consider after cancer diagnosis

    Sorry to hear of your diagnosis. If indeed you have metastatic cancer, you should file for SS disability. You should be able to apply even though you have already been drawing early benefits. Your benefit amount would jump up to your full retirement benefit once the waiting period (5 months)...
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