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In the US those receiving Social Security can file from age 62 onward. What age did you/will you file for or receive your government pension (Social Security or whatever it's called where you live)? I was out of a job at 64, and did not find another full time job in my field, so I decided to retire then.
Are you/were you prepared for retirement, not necessarily a financial question though any answers are welcome? No, I was not mentally ready.
What might you do or might you have done differently to prepare for retirement? I would have looked for a new job when I knew the bank I worked for was circling the drain.
Foodie Question(s):
Do you like:
-Burger or sandwich buns with sesame seeds or without or it doesn't matter? I like either, although I avoid tiny seeds that get stuck between teeth.
-Lettuce on a sandwich, whole leaf or shredded or not at all? Nice green leaf.
-Cheese on a burger or sandwich: American, Monterey jack or which other type cheese or none? If it’s not bold tasting, like white cheddar or blue, I skip it.
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Can you think of something(s) hard to do without thumbs? Knit
That's it, for now. Have an acceptable Wednesday! So far, very acceptable.
Today's Question(s): In the US those receiving Social Security can file from age 62 onward. What age did you/will you file for or receive your government pension (Social Security or whatever it's called where you live)? I will delay it for few more years
Are you/were you prepared for retirement, not necessarily a financial question though any answers are welcome? Yes I was
What might you do or might you have done differently to prepare for retirement? I am quite content the way things worked out
Foodie Question(s): Do you like: -Burger or sandwich buns with sesame seeds or without or it doesn't matter? Yes I like sesame buns or other whole grain/everything buns
-Lettuce on a sandwich, whole leaf or shredded or not at all? Yes I like lettuce on it
-Cheese on a burger or sandwich: American, Monterey jack or which other type cheese or none? I like all of the above including Swiss cheese or Canadian cheddar cheese
Just to: Can you think of something(s) hard to do without thumbs? Holding a pen/pencil,writing,picking items up or eat properly
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Today's Question(s): In the US those receiving Social Security can file from age 62 onward. What age did you/will you file for or receive your government pension (Social Security or whatever it's called where you live)? I'm 68 now, planning to retire at 70. I'll then get a pension, social security, and two other retirement funds. It will end up altogether only about 65% of what I make working.
Are you/were you prepared for retirement, not necessarily a financial question though any answers are welcome? No, because we plan to sell and move, but still have a lot of "stuff" to get rid of in order to downsize.
What might you do or might you have done differently to prepare for retirement? Start getting rid of stuff 5 years ago. Foodie Question(s): Do you like: -Burger or sandwich buns with sesame seeds or without or it doesn't matter? With!
-Lettuce on a sandwich, whole leaf or shredded or not at all? Whole leaf, I hate having shredded falling out all over the place.
[b] -Cheese on a burger or sandwich: American, Monterey jack or which other type cheese or none? Cheddar, or Swiss.
Just to: Can you think of something(s) hard to do without thumbs? Giving a thumbs up!
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Today's Question(s):
In the US those receiving Social Security can file from age 62 onward. What age did you/will you file for or receive your government pension (Social Security or whatever it's called where you live)? I applied at 64, started drawing at 65.
Are you/were you prepared for retirement, not necessarily a financial question though any answers are welcome? My financial advisor said I was set, mentally I wanted to finish a project I was working on.
What might you do or might you have done differently to prepare for retirement?
Probably pump more money into retirement funds.
Foodie Question(s):
Do you like:
-Burger or sandwich buns with sesame seeds or without or it doesn't matter? Doesn't matter.
-Lettuce on a sandwich, whole leaf or shredded or not at all? Hold the lettuce.
-Cheese on a burger or sandwich: American, Monterey jack or which other type cheese or none? I would like pepper jack please.
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Can you think of something(s) hard to do without thumbs? Play a guitar or banjo and play marbles. Start screws/nuts in/on threads.
That's it, for now. Have an acceptable Wednesday! Thanx bjh, the Q's are definitely acceptable.
Today's Question(s): In the US those receiving Social Security can file from age 62 onward. What age did you/will you file for or receive your government pension (Social Security or whatever it's called where you live)?
Not sure yet.
Are you/were you prepared for retirement, not necessarily a financial question though any answers are welcome?
Too far away to give a good answer.. What might you do or might you have done differently to prepare for retirement?
I know you need to save. Foodie Question(s): Do you like: -Burger or sandwich buns with sesame seeds or without or it doesn't matter? With.[/b] -Lettuce on a sandwich, whole leaf or shredded or not at all? None. -Cheese on a burger or sandwich: American, Monterey jack or which other type cheese or none? American. Just to: Can you think of something(s) hard to do without thumbs? Texting
Today's Question(s):
In the US those receiving Social Security can file from age 62 onward. What age did you/will you file for or receive your government pension (Social Security or whatever it's called where you live)?
I retired from Federal Civil Service under the old CSRS system the same day as I turned 50 under an "early-out but no buy-out" Congressional authority that had been granted to my last agency. Weighing on this decision, was the fact that, since its inception in 1986 by Ronald Reagan until I retired, I had also been saving the maximum amount (unmatched) into the new FERS Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).[
In regard to SS, I filed several months after I turned 62 for the small amount of SS I had earned before, during and after my military time. I say small because my SS is impacted by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP).
Are you/were you prepared for retirement, not necessarily a financial question though any answers are welcome?
I think so both mentally and financially.
What might you do or might you have done differently to prepare for retirement?
About the only thing I can think of is that, although I kept my family's health insurance into retirement, that maybe I should have also kept my life insurance?
Foodie Question(s):
Do you like:
-Burger or sandwich buns with sesame seeds or without or it doesn't matter?
Doesn't really matter.
-Lettuce on a sandwich, whole leaf or shredded or not at all?
Yes. Whole leaf.
-Cheese on a burger or sandwich: American, Monterey jack or which other type cheese or none?
American cheese please.
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Can you think of something(s) hard to do without thumbs?
Some biologists believe that, evolutionarily speaking, humans wouldn't be where we are today had we not had thumbs. So, had you and I no thumbs, it seems quite possible that you could not ask this question nor I answer it?
That's it, for now. Have an acceptable Wednesday!
You too BJH and thanks.
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Can you think of something(s) hard to do without thumbs?
Some biologists believe that, evolutionarily speaking, humans wouldn't be where we are today had we not had thumbs. So, had you and I no thumbs, it seems quite possible that you could not ask this question nor I answer it?
True! and here's another thumb:
Today's Question(s): In the US those receiving Social Security can file from age 62 onward. What age did you/will you file for or receive your government pension (Social Security or whatever it's called where you live)? 62 Are you/were you prepared for retirement, not necessarily a financial question though any answers are welcome? Yes. What might you do or might you have done differently to prepare for retirement? May relocate one day. Haven't decided. Foodie Question(s): Do you like: -Burger or sandwich buns with sesame seeds or without or it doesn't matter? I like sesame seeds, but won't be disappointed either way. -Lettuce on a sandwich, whole leaf or shredded or not at all?
Shredded. -Cheese on a burger or sandwich: American, Monterey jack or which other type cheese or none? American on burgers, Swiss with ham, Monterey jack or Cheddar with some sandwiches.
Just to: Can you think of something(s) hard to do without thumbs? One word: buttons.
Today's Question(s): In the US those receiving Social Security can file from age 62 onward. What age did you/will you file for or receive your government pension (Social Security or whatever it's called where you live)? I'm still working full-time but only a few years away from retirement. I'm ready right now but can't afford to. Are you/were you prepared for retirement, not necessarily a financial question though any answers are welcome? See above. What might you do or might you have done differently to prepare for retirement? Start saving for it earlier. Foodie Question(s): Do you like: -Burger or sandwich buns with sesame seeds or without or it doesn't matter? Doesn't matter -Lettuce on a sandwich, whole leaf or shredded or not at all? Doesn't matter -Cheese on a burger or sandwich: American, Monterey jack or which other type cheese or none?
American processed Just to: Can you think of something(s) hard to do without thumbs?
Eat with utensils.
Today's Question(s):
In the US those receiving Social Security can file from age 62 onward. What age did you/will you file for or receive your government pension (Social Security or whatever it's called where you live)? Will file for my SS when I am 66.5.
Are you/were you prepared for retirement, not necessarily a financial question though any answers are welcome? I did not want to retire at 57 but my job took a real toll my body. As much as I loved my job, it was getting harder to get going each day.
What might you do or might you have done differently to prepare for retirement? Would have invested in that bookstore called Amazon. Would have done the traveling part of my job earlier in my life.
Foodie Question(s):
Do you like:
-Burger or sandwich buns with sesame seeds or without or it doesn't matter?
-Lettuce on a sandwich, whole leaf or shredded or not at all?
-Cheese on a burger or sandwich: American, Monterey jack or which other type cheese or none? Cheddar
Just to:
Can you think of something(s) hard to do without thumbs? Play cards
That's it, for now. Have an acceptable Wednesday!
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