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In reply to the discussion: At almost age 76, I just announced my retirement. [View all]PoindexterOglethorpe
(25,929 posts)67. So glad things are working so well for you.
Personally, I've never had a job that was better than not working. I'm 72, have modest but decent assets. Bought my current home eleven years ago, and yes, I still have a mortgage. Which is not a disaster, despite all those who piously say it's imperative to enter retirement without one. What if, like me, you get divorced at age 60 and absolutely don't have the cash to pay outright for even a hovel? Anyway, I constantly say the payment is affordable for me, which is the important thing.
Like you, my current life is one that suits me just fine.
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Congratulations MM, you will enjoy retirement. A lazy bone you do not possess so life will always
SheilaAnn
Jul 2021
#2
I'm in same situation. Writing for myself, finishing book projects, rather than writing for others.
Doodley
Jul 2021
#13
yay. be prepaired to have hobbies and different outlets . your wife included .:)
AllaN01Bear
Jul 2021
#32