Just wanted to talk some, maybe get some advice. Had one hellacious career, a battle. We Retired approx 5 years ago. Lots of medical issues for me, heart mostly. Bypass etc.
Now, it’s just me, I’m 61. Lost my much better half. She passed away 8 weeks ago to a unknown (to us) illness. Non-covid. In less than a week. To say I’m devastated would be an understatement. Miss her terribly, am trying to keep busy.
Financially ok. Her pensions/SS gone, there’s $2KK in investments plus 2 homes mostly paid for. SS survivor benefits are 2.2k per month. Think I’m gonna let my SS grow, not sure how to do a analysis in when to take given my health issues. Fra is 67. Don’t give a damn about LTC, aint going there…….ever.. .
I’d like to withdraw plenty. Firecalc 95 says $120k; need about $5k/mo lavish. What to do. Concerned with taxes given the current spending spree in DC. No kids, but some gifting ideas/like to do. Also downsizing already; one home, two cars, toys, trailers are all getting reviewed.
Travelled my whole life for business. Been all over hell. No interest whatsoever of offshore travel. May do some travel in US [mod edit]
No real questions, conservative investor, history buff. Would like some advice on spending, travel, dealing with my loss, etc. yes I’ve seen a therapist…………wasn’t for me……………..
Now, it’s just me, I’m 61. Lost my much better half. She passed away 8 weeks ago to a unknown (to us) illness. Non-covid. In less than a week. To say I’m devastated would be an understatement. Miss her terribly, am trying to keep busy.
Financially ok. Her pensions/SS gone, there’s $2KK in investments plus 2 homes mostly paid for. SS survivor benefits are 2.2k per month. Think I’m gonna let my SS grow, not sure how to do a analysis in when to take given my health issues. Fra is 67. Don’t give a damn about LTC, aint going there…….ever.. .
I’d like to withdraw plenty. Firecalc 95 says $120k; need about $5k/mo lavish. What to do. Concerned with taxes given the current spending spree in DC. No kids, but some gifting ideas/like to do. Also downsizing already; one home, two cars, toys, trailers are all getting reviewed.
Travelled my whole life for business. Been all over hell. No interest whatsoever of offshore travel. May do some travel in US [mod edit]
No real questions, conservative investor, history buff. Would like some advice on spending, travel, dealing with my loss, etc. yes I’ve seen a therapist…………wasn’t for me……………..
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