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    Appliances

    Ended up getting a maytag top freezer model 20.5 cu. inch. Inventory at stores we looked at is very low. We were between a rock and a hard place. Life without refrigeration is a b^tch.
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    Appliances

    Resurrecting an old thread. Our Kenmore Elite French door frig bought in 2003 bit the dust. Now off to the appliance store we go....:frown:
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    Long Term Economic Fallout From War In Ukraine

    Kinda have to hope there are long term things to worry about. Putin is very difficult to figure out especially if things are not going his way. Just wish somehow, some way he gets kicked to the curb, killed . whatever.
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    Why am hesitant to switch insurance companies?

    Showing loyalty to an insurance company just makes your wallet lighter.
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    RIP Gary Brooker

    RIP. PH was a great band. Brooker and Robin Trower were in early version of PH. Whiter Shade of Pale was supposedly one of John Lennon's favs.
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    SS and spousal benefits

    Nobody nor any calculator knows the answer.:coolsmiley:. Depends how long 0ne stays upright.
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    tax withholdings on SS?

    Withholding 7% from SS. Just set up last month.
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    Too Frugal - Anybody Else Struggle Spending Too LITTLE?

    I could have written this including the 36 year of marital bliss.
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    Life Insurance

    Thanks, this is along the lines of what I was thinking. Fyi, in my mid 60s and a cancer survivor. :popcorn:
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    Life Insurance

    Thanks to all who responded. The ss angle give me more to think about, If I kick off bf the wife, the ss gets reduced by $14,000 . The $80,000 would buy her 5-6 yrs. Boils down to - is the annual cost to maintain the policy worth it? I am 3 yrs older and good chance I'll be looking up at...
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    Life Insurance

    We have had a met life insurance policy since 1986. Its called a Flexible Premium Life policy. Face value $80,000. My wife is the beneficiary. We are both in our 60s and retired. For years, we paid the min. premium $250 to keep the policy in force. Well, the policy will expire in May next...
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    Social Security Application

    Thanks to all who responded. My conclusion here - Be patient.
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    Social Security Application

    Thanks, but its a mixed bag, getting the ss check will be nice but getting older kinda sucks. Oh well!
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    Social Security Application

    There are no on line questions. Thanks for the response.
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    Social Security Application

    I completed my ss app online in mid July. My fra is in October of this year. Anyhoo, I have yet to hear back from ss regarding my application. I called them earlier this week and while the ss rep was courteous and professional, She did/could not confirm when I"ll hear back from them confirming...
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    Road Trip! First since Covid started

    thanks to all who suggested rte 66.
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    Road Trip! First since Covid started

    my wife and I are debating a road trip from here in Chicago burbs to Chandler, AZ in late October to attend a wedding. Since we have nothing but time on our hand, we'll travel at a somewhat leisurely pace. Any insights on this road trip would be welcome.
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    Poll: When Did You/Are You Planning to Start Soc Sec?

    Thanks, appreciate it.
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    Poll: When Did You/Are You Planning to Start Soc Sec?

    Taking at fra which is 66 yrs and 2 months. Maybe a dumb question, my bday is is 1st week of august. Should I be looking to get my first full fra check the 2nd week of October?
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    Covid Vaccine Distribution

    Got my 2nd shot shot (pfizer) yesterday here in Illinois. Just a stiff arm. Thankful I got it.
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    Another "Best Places to Retire" Article

    Another Napervillian here. Would love to move but better half won't budge.
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    Cutting back contact with family

    Suggest simply let her determine where this is going.
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    Gutter Damage

    Your roofing analogy was what I was thinking about.
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    How did you find good medical transportation?

    My experience is they (hosp. clinics) wont allow this.
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    Gutter Damage

    Gutters for whole house easily run $2,000.
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