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Personal Finance and Investing

Sherman A1

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1. I am a bit closer than you to retirement age

Reply to Common Sense Party (Original post)

Wed Jul 31, 2013, 04:34 AM

Jul 2013

my thought is to do what preparations I can and wait to see what the landscape looks to be when I get to 62. My job right now isn't too bad, but things are definitely changing as the younger generation takes charge. I will factor in my health, that of my spouse and what my economics appear to be at the time. I just don't think making a choice years out is a good idea.

I did however get a bit of advice from a friend who retired as a firefighter at 63. Given that male life expectancy is lower than that of females, guys really should go as soon as they can.

We will see....

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10 Reasons to Avoid (Delay) Retirement [View all] Common Sense Party Jul 2013 OP

I am a bit closer than you to retirement age Sherman A1 Jul 2013 #1

That's probably not a bad idea for us guys. Enjoy it while you can. Common Sense Party Jul 2013 #2

Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2014 #3

I just wish I like my job enough to want to hang around SheilaT Feb 2014 #4

There is another reason.... De Leonist Apr 2014 #5

My take on that possibility is that SheilaT Apr 2014 #6