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Zorro

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5. I ascertained from previous posts that you were financially stable

Reply to elleng (Reply #4)

Tue Aug 26, 2014, 09:46 PM

Aug 2014

and that your husband liked his job. I'm just unnerved by credible reports that many approaching retirement age have only a few thousand dollars saved.

I'm fortunate enough to retire now if I so please, but there is that certain finality of walking out the door one last time that gives me pause.

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Report: More Americans Putting Off Retirement Until Final Few Moments Before Death [View all] Zorro Aug 2014 OP

NOT the Onion but elleng Aug 2014 #1

My condolences Zorro Aug 2014 #3

Thanks. elleng Aug 2014 #4

I ascertained from previous posts that you were financially stable Zorro Aug 2014 #5

Yes, it is unnerving that so many can't afford to retire. elleng Aug 2014 #6

Oh...... man! I can't WAIT! n/t Smarmie Doofus Aug 2014 #2

I keep on meeting people who SheilaT Aug 2014 #7

I'm in your shoes. I never found a job I particularly liked, even though I am Nay Sep 2014 #8