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In reply to the discussion: does anyone know if seniors are eligible for ACA. [View all]ChiciB1
(15,435 posts)We had saved a lot of money during the time we worked, but we had some personal financial issues concerning our son. But I know what you're saying about not being able to avoid taxes. We ended up paying a lot over several years. Our son had a serious drug problem and between rehab, lawyers and getting him back on his feet we used a very large amount of our savings. It is what it is and fortunately it paid off. He's now married with a son and doing very well for the past 5 years. He doesn't drink, smoke or use any drugs anymore. He really turned his life around and now has his own business. He does pay us money from time to time as repayment. but it would take longer than we will live to compare. But having him healthy and doing well is such a relief that we try not to remember the bad times.
Medicare will go up for us too, but our insurance is good enough that we don't need a supplement.
Yes, we need so much more for those less fortunate and even though we do struggle now and then, others do have it worse!