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Laurian

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5. We've probably all made some regretable decisions over a lifetime, but

Reply to Downwinder (Reply #4)

Sat Mar 9, 2013, 07:54 AM

Mar 2013

the thing that screwed us the most as we entered retirement was the financial meltdown. That was done "to" us, not "by" us, and will impact how the rest of our lives will be managed.

Just gotta go with the flow, now.

All the best to you.

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Increasing your lifespan and going broke. A quandary: [View all] trof Mar 2013 OP

Resveratrol Duer 157099 Mar 2013 #1

Don't have that problem. I'm broke already. Downwinder Mar 2013 #2

Lucky you. No need to make a decision. trof Mar 2013 #3

No offense. I have made so many bad decisions Downwinder Mar 2013 #4

We've probably all made some regretable decisions over a lifetime, but Laurian Mar 2013 #5

Same age, same quandary. Paper Roses Mar 2013 #6