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As Nike says "Just Do It"! I agonized over spending big bucks on a 2 week trip to Alaska last June with my brother and his wife. He was sick, so I decided to "Do It". He died in January at age 52. I am eternally grateful that my choice was to go. Screw the money.

Just finished The Count of Monte Cristo (unabridged) by Alexandre Dumas. Loved it. Great story about the limits of human justice. Loved keeping track of the multitude of characters.

RED - Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich. Malkovich was in classic form. Fun movie.

The "Osher" you are referring to is the "Bernard Osher Foundation". They provide grants to many Life Long Learning Institutes (LLI's). When an LLI receives a grant they must use the "Osher" name as part of their own. There are many Osher LLI's throughout the country. However, there are...

In March I traded in my 1997 Accord (155,000 miles) for a 2008 Prius. I really like the Prius. My insurance only went up about $10.00 per month, and I love my 48.0 - 48.5 miles per gallon. Literally cut my gas costs in half. My wife drives a 1997 Acura with 152,000 miles on it. Will keep...

Probably get grief over this one, but I decided that this summer I would read all the Harry Potter books (need to keep up with the nieces and nephews, and have something to talk about with them). I'm on number 4 now, To my surprise, I'm having a lot of fun, and that's what counts.

We try eat a decent sized lunch and a light dinner. Today I BBQ'd some chicken in the early afternoon. For dinner it would be salad or something else light. If we decide to go out to eat, it's usually for lunch (lunch menus are cheaper and lighter), then again, something like a salad for...

Maybe someone else knows the answer... I have not been able to find it. Below is a summary of Obama's tax cut proposal from the Wall Street Journal web site: "The largest piece of the overall tax relief would involve cuts for people who pay income taxes or who claim the earned-income credit...

BSSC is right. For the last 2 years my insurance company has sent me advance notice that they were going to pull up my credit records. Each year my auto insurance has gone down and this year my homeowners insurance has gone down. All of that due to a good FICO score.

frayne: I do see your point. However, I have had these cards for eons, going back to much younger, less wiser days. Now they predominantly make up my FICO score. I don't want any longstanding cards to be cancelled due to non-use, and thereby hurt the FICO score. Yes..Using only 1 card would...

Wondering...For those of you who have credit cards, why don't you use them? I use my AMEX Green for online purchases (must be paid in full every month) I use my Discover for all grocery, gas, and pet supply purchases (paid in full every month) I rotate other purchases on my AMEX Blue, Chase...

Me: Age 59, COLA Pension, TSP DW: Age 53, IRA/401K at age 60, SS at age 62 Retiree Healthcare for both (not free though)

Went to a restaurant in Schaumburg, IL this past Saturday. Specifically stopped at a restaurant where the parking lot didn't look full. Went in and saw numerous empty booths and tables. Still had to wait 10-15 minutes. Reason: Restaurant is bringing in fewer employees on each shift to save...

Angry! Where’s the anger you say! I’m Angry! I’m angry at a congress and an administration who sat back and said, “let’s do nothing, it’ll work itself out.” I’m angry at the all consuming greed of CEO’s and CFO’s and Boards of Director’s who said “fill my pockets anyway you can, and damn...

At the risk of being blasted out of existence, I offer the following: 1. As a Federal employee, now annuitant, I pay taxes just like everyone else. In a sense, I paid my own salary through my income taxes, and I pay my own pension through my income taxes. 2. I pay income taxes on every dollar...

After 33 years with the same employer, and busting my butt for my pension, I ER'd at age 56. In no way do I feel guilty for that!! It was easy with my siblings, since I am the oldest. They never gave it a second thought. Most of my real friends were from work and they either retired a...

I am 59 and have been retired for a wonderful 3 years. My 49 year old brother, whose net worth is many times my own, still pursues the almighty dollar. Yesterday my 49 year old brother was diagnosed with colon cancer. When will people realize that the dollar is not everything. Take the time...

1. Walked the dog. 2. Took DW to train station for her trip to work. 3. Ate breakfast. 4. Took a shower. 5. Watched some news. 6. Deposited a check in the bank. 7. Ate lunch and had great conversation with a number friends. 8. Chaired a Board meeting for an organization I belong to. 9...

Don't Laugh! I look forward to Fantasy Football every year in the fall. I've been doing it for nearly 15 years now. I'm in one league with former co-workers (the good ones) and another one with family. To do it well it takes up a lot of time, but Football is my favorite sport anyway.

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Look for a Life Long Learning or Learning in Retirement organization in your community. Often they are associated with colleges and universities. Great way to meet really involved and smart people. The one I belong to has a great perk of being able to audit any class that has room and in...

If you really want to "learn" about London, visit the following web site: London Walks - "first and best of the walking tour firms" Fodors - Homepage This is the site for a company call London Walks. We have taken many of their walks and learned tons about London and it's history. The guides...

1. $37000 -- No mortgage, no car pmt., no cc debt. All forms of taxes and insurances included. Currently "splurge" on cable TV, high speed internet, land and cell phones. Could cut back on those if times get tough. 2. 2 +1 dog and 1 cat (Pet food and Vet bills included in above) 3...

We have a really nice, brand new, modern Senior Center only about 1-2 miles from where I live. My problem is that I have the "perception" that everyone going to a Senior Center is 15-20 years older than me and that I won't have much in common with them. Am I off base with that?

Congratulations on your retirement. You may not believe it yet, but you will adjust quickly and enjoy it. I retired 2 years ago on 12/23/05. Since I had chosen my date 3 years earlier, and let everyone I could, know about it, I had plenty of time to think about the fear, anxiety and dread and...