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Old 01-01-2019, 05:54 AM
 
Location: Concord, CA
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Two problems come to mind:

- the dogs! They require constant care. If we do travel they need a dog sitter.

- health. My wife has health issues that make travelling difficult.
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Old 01-01-2019, 02:02 PM
 
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You must have a very extensive wish list.
For many of us it just takes one item on the list to exceed expenses. Last year, my wife and I passed on a European trip with some fellow photographers. We had just finished paying for a new roof ($20K) and the European trip was starting at $20K for 2 1/2 weeks. We figured there would also be several thousand more needed for side trips, meals, etc.
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Old 01-01-2019, 05:18 PM
 
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Loneliness when your spouses passes away suddenly.
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Old 01-01-2019, 06:19 PM
 
Location: Spring Hope, NC
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Hi. I just wondered what others considered to be their biggest problem in retirement was!
A huge hurdle for most Americans is being able to afford Rx medications.
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