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- Open Question: I KNOW THE ADVANTAGES OF SMOKING.... AM I RITe...?
(Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:18:57 GMT)
Early retirement :
I KNOW THE ADVANTAGES OF SMOKING
* You will always have something to do with your hands.
* To avoid headaches later in the day, always have a cigarette first thing in the morning.
* If you work with explosives, you have a handy method of lighting the fuse.
* Smoking is a good career move if you want early retirement and would like to use up your sick leave.
* On New Years Eve you don't have to go out to the fireworks. Just dip your cigarette into a jar of ground up sparklers.
- Open Question: When will CNN post such interviews to show candidates real face?
(Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:15:05 GMT)
Early retirement :
MR. RUSSERT: But, Senator, you said last year??earlier this year that everything should be on the table for Social Security, including looking at raising retirement age, indexing benefits, and then suddenly you said, ??No, no. Those aren??t off??on the table; I??m taking them off the table.?
SEN. OBAMA: Tim, that??s not??that??s not what I said. What I said was that I will convene a meeting as president where we discuss all of the options that are available. That doesn??t mean that
- Open Question: Has anyone here ever gotten out of poverty?? If so, how did you do it??
(Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:40:46 GMT)
Early retirement :
I am 51 years young, and was forced into early retirement 7 years ago - due to a physical disability. My only income right now is my Social Security Disability check, which does not meet all my basic needs. I live in gov't subsidized housing, and am applying for Food Stamps, etc. I'm just starting up a small home-based business. I'm unable to work outside the home right now. However, my health is steadily improving - and I want to do all I can to get out of poverty ASAP! If you have been
- Open Question: who coined this classic philosophical phrase and can it be proved?
(Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:41:08 GMT)
Early retirement :
''you don't know what you don't know''
My wife once caused an employer to have a partial breakdown and ultimately end up taking early retirement after being on it's receiving end. He was a clever and very confident man, but couldn't deal with it.
- Open Question: How's this plan for my future sound? Advice is welcomed...?
(Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:40:39 GMT)
Early retirement :
1. Graduate from high school with a 3.? GPA and completion of many mentoring classes - which will help with my plan.
2. Go to community college for 2 years and pay tuition with KEES and an Early Childhood Development scholarship.
3. Transfer my credits to a university which will lead to a degree in elementary education. Pay for it with a teacher scholarship & fill out FAFSA my senior year of high school.
4. Get a job as an elementary teacher after college. I decided this because I ? kids an
- Open Question: US Gov unfair and cruel!?
(Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:51:14 GMT)
Early retirement :
-A person works for 15+ yrs constantly, paying taxes (SDI/unemployment, etc) and when they get laid off or similar, they have only 6 months of help!
-A women only has 6 weeks after the birth to bond with the baby and to recover before going back to work? So most parents are forced to take the baby to childcare at 6wks. And we wonder why a lot of our children are problematic (gangs, emotional, stressed at such early ages!) While most European countries give maternity leave for a year!
-We
- Resolved Question: Is there a "Rule of 60" for early retirement pertaining to all individuals?
(Sun, 08 Jun 2008 18:18:44 GMT)
Early retirement :
- Resolved Question: My 2nd bestest friend was so paranoid about her ex........................?
(Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:25:20 GMT)
Early retirement :
being some gangster like person after hearing stuff from this nutter who escaped from the local luni bin and pretended to be a policeman! SOZ it's long!! Well she spent a month ripping up floorboards, fixture SERIOUSLY! She went CUCKOO!! The last straw was when she befriended a detective who had early retirement from MI5 coz his PTSD had turned him CRAZZZZZY! He thinks he's a horse by the way!!!
Anywayz, to cut a long story shorta she findz NOTHING to prove the imposters suggestions (SHE THINK
- Voting Question: Anybody know about Vanguards Target Retirement Funds?
(Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:35:16 GMT)
Early retirement :
Hey guys im 19 and looking for something to start putting money into to retire. I would like to retire early at the age of around 45-50. Wondering if this fund would be good since im very inexperienced with investing and stocks and mutual funds. I heard you want low costs to get it going and a good company and alot of other things. Just wondering if this would be a good one or if you knew anything else about it.
Okay, so is it possible to do one of these and retire early at like around 45-
- Resolved Question: Can i retire at age 45-50 if i start now at age 19?
(Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:48:04 GMT)
Early retirement :
Hey guys im wondering if it is possible to retire early if i get a head start right now. I just barely turned 19 last week and want to start my retirement fund but i dont know where or what to invest in for long term.. My dad mentioned an annuity thing for farmers insurance cuz thats what he does is he is an agent.. Ive heard mutual funds mentioned but thats pretty much it. And i know nothing about the both of them.. Any help?
- Resolved Question: Med board or early retirement?
(Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:32:13 GMT)
Early retirement :
My husband who is AD Army has just shy of 17 years in.
His ETS is coming up and he wasn't planning on reenlisting since he had knee surgrey and doesn't want to be a profile along with he can't do his MOS because it requires a clearance and he can't get one.
Anyhow the retention NCO has been little to no help. My husband is at WTC since because of the surgrey wasn't allowed to deploy with his unit.
His platoon sergant said he should look into early medical retirement. Anyone famailar
- Voting Question: i feel depressed?
(Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:46:48 GMT)
Early retirement :
i always feel up and down.
bt usually i am down
i'v recently moved back to my home country and i HATE it here i've been here for about 8 months and i can't handle it , i HATE the skwl here and i adapted quite well except i'm just not loving the city i am in :(
any ideas?
shld i try to keep busy?
(btw my mom dislikes it here also)
(my dad his job brought us back here he doesn't mind it but he's thinking abt retirement and he's only in his early 40's
- Resolved Question: letter to older employees?
(Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:26:09 GMT)
Early retirement :
Dear employee:
As a result of the reduction of money budgeted for all department areas, we are forced to cut down on our number of personnel. Under this plan, older employees will be asked to take early retirement, thus permitting the retention of younger people who represent our future.
Therefore, a program to phase out older personnel by the end of the next fiscal year, via retirement, will be placed into effect immediately. This program will be known as S.L.A.P. (Severance of Late-Aged
- Open Question: Early jump on retirement, housing?
(Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:09:56 GMT)
Early retirement :
I have a summer co-op that gives me $240 every 2 weeks. Payment for college is already taken care off but I have 2 years left. I want to make sure I get a head start on retirement funds and housing when I get out. How much of a percentage should I take out of my paychecks if I start now? (starting pay when I get out is $30,00-$60,000)
- Resolved Question: Can you recieve your social security money early?
(Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:12:15 GMT)
Early retirement :
Is it possible to recieve your social security retirement money before retirement age, like say 35? If so how does one go about collecting it?
- Resolved Question: Is there any better plan for personal finance out there better than the Dave Ramsey plan?
(Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:34:55 GMT)
Early retirement :
This is not a plug for his plan. I am really asking you guys, does anyone else out there have a plan that works better than this? And what is making it better?
Dave's baby steps.
1. Save $1,000 to start an Emergency Fund
2. Pay off all debt using the Debt Snowball
3. Save 3 to 6 months of expenses to finish Emergency Fund.
4. Invest 15% of household income into Roth IRAs and pre-tax retirement
5. College funding for children
6. Pay off home early
7. Invest in mutual funds and real
- Open Question: Stocks, ETF, Mutual Fund, Roth IRA, Cars?
(Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:26:25 GMT)
Early retirement :
Hey guys im really confused right now so let me explain my situation. I want to start investing for early retirement. I just turned 19 years old. Every month i probably have an extra 200 dollars plus i have about 1000 i can start investing with. In about a year or so i will be getting a settlement of around 10,000 dollars also that i would like to invest. Now the question is for my situation what would be the best way to invest?
I forgot to mention i ordered like 6 books from amazon on a
- Voting Question: Recent early retirement.?
(Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:15:32 GMT)
Early retirement :
I have recently taken an early retirement from work at the age of 60 because of ill-health. I would like to take up a job or interest that is home based and maybe includes the use of my computer. Any suggestions? I use to run my own successful retail leisurewear business. I would consider almost anything really to keep my mind alert and active.
- Resolved Question: date on wednesday. Should I sleep with him?!?
(Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:17:34 GMT)
Early retirement :
worked with a guy about 2 years ago. We werent particularly buddy then. Im quite a private person. He left the company but I know he kept in touvh with some people from work. Im married, recenlty separated. Last November we ended up snogging at a colleague's retirement do. I gave him my mobile no and texted me into the wee hrs of the morning. Last text read" Meet again?" I didnt respond. I put much down to the alcohol. 6 months later he Emails me out of the blue! Very chatty & a tiny bit flirt
- Resolved Question: Nursing Home Trust Fund in Arizona?
(Sat, 31 May 2008 14:37:40 GMT)
Early retirement :
My sister is needing nursing home care now since the state deemed over eligibility guidelines for social services home care. Before she can enter the nursing home, she is told it is required she establish a trust fund to the home. My sister is in the end-life stages from cancer; took early retirement and disability. My question is, since she is about $5k over the eligible income guideline, how much of the retirement funds will be turned over to the nursing home? I think SSI funds will all
- Resolved Question: How will collecting early retirement benefits affect my SSDI benefits?
(Sat, 31 May 2008 12:25:16 GMT)
Early retirement :
I am eligible to begin receiving early retirement benefits from two pensions next year...one from NY state, one from MetLife. I will receive benefits from them both for the rest of my life....
I know I have the option of speaking with a SSA rep...I am seeking advise from someone's PERSONAL experience....
- Resolved Question: Is the cricketing nation tripping over itself?
(Fri, 30 May 2008 09:40:12 GMT)
Early retirement :
Is the cricketing nation tripping over itself?
Yes we may have got a larger fan base with the IPL...but it's ruining our players and what is supposed to be important to our cricketers....something has to change.
For example, if you watch test cricket on TV etc you will realise that you can probably hear the batsmen's footsteps...there's no atmosphere. Are we losing test cricket, one of the most skillfull games?
We're going to see earlier retirements of cricketing greats... their hectic sche
- Open Question: Shelton Benjamin question!?!?
(Fri, 30 May 2008 04:08:43 GMT)
Early retirement :
O.K. i know everybody are sick of these "Shelton Benjamin needs a push" questions,but it's true Benjamin truely needs a major push he's been in the WWE,since 2003 right,and he's been stuck between the position of a Jobber & a Mid-Carder for years,and i for one am pretty damn sick of it.Benjamin's got charisma,mic skills,mat skills,and he's so athletic the WWE is turning him into a complete joke i mean he's been into the company for 5 years,and for what going from the mid-card section-to-being
- Resolved Question: Pain Clinic Help?
(Fri, 30 May 2008 01:07:39 GMT)
Early retirement :
Greetings, Lots of questions about pain clinics. I was just told that after 12 yrs I will finally be seeing a specialist in the Veterans Admin system. A bit of history first.
43 yr old male former active duty Marine
within the last 14 yrs I have had:
C spine fused x3 2 anterior 1 posterior c3-c6
Lumbar Spine fused x4 operations 1 discectomy, 1 fusion graft, 1 fusion + rod emplacement, 1 rod broke and repaired. Left knee ACL/MCL replacement. Multiple broken ribs, right femur, right ankle, card
- Resolved Question: Retirement Calculation - WOW!!!?
(Thu, 29 May 2008 21:06:11 GMT)
Early retirement :
I'm in my early 20s, and have been crunching numbers, and I can't figure out how I'll ever be able to save enough for retirement.
I figure that if I want to live comfortably ~50 years from now when I retire (~age 70), I would need to have at least $10,000,000 cash in the bank if I want to be able to live off of my interest payments, and leave the nest egg for my children! And that's just if I want to live fairly comfortably (I'm assuming there will be no pensions or Social Security by 2060, s
- Resolved Question: Retirement calculatons - OMG!!!?
(Thu, 29 May 2008 06:42:14 GMT)
Early retirement :
I'm in my early 20s, and have been crunching numbers all night to try to avoid ending up like my parents - pretty much BROKE and fast approaching retirement.
I figure that if I want to live comfortably ~50 years from now when I retire (~age 70), I would need to have at least $10,000,000 cash in the bank if I want to be able to live off of my interest payments, and leave the nest egg for my children! And that's just if I want to live fairly comfortably (I'm assuming there will be no pensions
- Resolved Question: where can I find a poetry club/society or amateur dramatics society in havering essex.?
(Wed, 28 May 2008 23:01:48 GMT)
Early retirement :
I love writing poetry and short stories ( I have had a poem published). I also love acting, directing and writing plays and pantomimes and have put these on where I used to work. I would love to join a club/society for any of these as I took early retirement and want to be occupied. I am restricted to havering because of mobility problems. Can you help?
- Voting Question: Kobe Bryant Closing in on MJ: The Air Apparent?
(Wed, 28 May 2008 22:26:01 GMT)
Early retirement :
Article by Nikkie Ramanathan what do you think
??If that??s the last image of Michael Jordan? How magnificent is it??
I still remember Bob Costas?? words as I watched Jordan sink the shot to give the Bulls their sixth title in eight years.
At the time, I was still learning much about the evolving game of basketball, but even then, I could see that I had witnessed something remarkable, something extraordinary, and something unprecedented.
Jordan possessed a combination of t
- Resolved Question: I have income from Social Sec., pension, investments, and a part time job. I am 63 (early retirement).?
(Wed, 28 May 2008 17:09:39 GMT)
Early retirement :
I write a monthly check to an IRA acct. If I exceed the 13,000 yearly earned income limit for social security I am penalized 1 dollar for every 2 earned. Question, will the IRA contributions be deducted from gross income or the part time job income? I am able to contribute any excess over13,000 to the IRA, but I want to be sure that it is deducted from the earned income not the gross. Thanks
- Voting Question: leaving work??
(Sat, 24 May 2008 13:24:04 GMT)
Early retirement :
I have been offered the chance to leave work early (retire basically) but should I wait until I`m a little older - I`m 52 now - and the main thing I am asking really is,did you get emotional at your retirement do/presentation?? what did you miss most - people or worplace ??? any other info welcome thanks !!!
- Resolved Question: TNA competing with the WWE?
(Fri, 23 May 2008 18:34:09 GMT)
Early retirement :
Exactly when do you think that TNA will be able to compete with the WWE i know there years away from making this happen(though there chances may be extremely high The Ultimate Warrior does infact sign a wrestling contract with TNA like rumors have been spreading around lately espicially after Warrior just came out of retirement,they may even try to reform the old Stting/Warrior tag team).I mean Jeff Jarret is wanting to start another Monday Night Wars which would mean WWE Monday Night Raw vs T
- Resolved Question: is this funny A Child's Perspective on Retirement?
(Fri, 23 May 2008 08:16:19 GMT)
Early retirement :
A teacher asked her young pupils how they spent their vacation. One child wrote the following:
"We always used to spend the holidays with Grandma and Grandpa. They used to live here in a big brick house, but Grandpa got retarded and they moved to Florida and now they live in a place with a lot of other retarded people.
"They live in a tin box and have rocks painted green to look like grass. They ride around on big tricycles and wear nametags because they don't know who they are anymore. They
- Resolved Question: how much money is enough in India?
(Thu, 22 May 2008 22:23:08 GMT)
Early retirement :
I am considering early retirement/switch to not-too stressful career after I hit 30..
I wanna lead a decent life (basic needs- nice tv, pc, microwave, fridge, washer).. how much money would be enough for that (I can try to squeeze in at my parents' place- so, rent may not be included)
- Resolved Question: does he just want a one night stand?
(Thu, 22 May 2008 19:11:21 GMT)
Early retirement :
Hiya. Just wanted some advice. I worked with a guy about 2 years ago. We werent particularly buddy then. Im quite a private person. He left the company but I know he kept in touvh with some people from work. Im married, recenlty separated. Last November we ended up snogging at a colleague's retirement do. I gave him my mobile no and texted me into the wee hrs of the morning. Last text read" Meet again?" I didnt respond. I put much down to the alcohol. 6 months later he Emails me out of the blu
- Resolved Question: Anyone heard anything about early retirement being offered for USAF?
(Thu, 22 May 2008 18:03:51 GMT)
Early retirement :
- Resolved Question: What poetic Techniques are present in this poem?
(Thu, 22 May 2008 09:06:10 GMT)
Early retirement :
Across the neat trimmed lawns
and orfered flower-beds,
of the Cosy Rest Retirement Home,
Mister Death steps as delicately
and nimnbly as a thrush.
As constant and caring,
as the gardener,
as practised and punctual
as the district nurse,
He watches with mild interest,
the grey-haired lady,
in number thirty-four,
who makes a careful pot of cosied tea
and sings a little to herself,
then moth-like at the window pane
of number thirty-nine,
where an old man coughs
in a walnut bed,
He pauses, pensiv
- Resolved Question: Help analysing this poem and looking for techniques?
(Wed, 21 May 2008 11:48:01 GMT)
Early retirement :
Across the neat trimmed lawns
and orfered flower-beds,
of the Cosy Rest Retirement Home,
Mister Death steps as delicately
and nimnbly as a thrush.
As constant and caring,
as the gardener,
as practised and punctual
as the district nurse,
He watches with mild interest,
the grey-haired lady,
in number thirty-four,
who makes a careful pot of cosied tea
and sings a little to herself,
then moth-like at the window pane
of number thirty-nine,
where an old man coughs
in a walnut bed,
He pauses, pensiv
- Resolved Question: How much are retirement funds taxed when withdrawn early?
(Tue, 20 May 2008 18:47:32 GMT)
Early retirement :
I am retired in SS Disability and need to use my retirement funds to pay off debts. How much should I request they withhold so I don't end up owing at the end of the year? What are considered personal hardship issues?
- Resolved Question: How much could I spend on cancer medications?
(Mon, 19 May 2008 17:22:11 GMT)
Early retirement :
After twenty years of group insurance, I'm trying to pick a suitable individual plan to carry me from where I am now (early 50's) to Medicare. My husband, nearing mid fifties, is looking at early retirement, as well.
We are in good health for people our ages. My husband and I have always remained active, watched our weight, and had preventative wellness care on schedule. We are looking most closely at "disaster" high deductible HSA compatible policies. One of the things that has us stumped is
- Resolved Question: What could I expect as cost of cancer medicatons?
(Mon, 19 May 2008 17:21:03 GMT)
Early retirement :
After twenty years of group insurance, I'm trying to pick a suitable individual plan to carry me from where I am now (early 50's) to Medicare. My husband, nearing mid fifties, is looking at early retirement, as well.
We are in good health for people our ages. My husband and I have always remained active, watched our weight, and had preventative wellness care on schedule. We are looking most closely at "disaster" high deductible HSA compatible policies. One of the things that has us stumpe
- Resolved Question: Do you have any advice for create a safe environment for my mom in early-staged Dementia?
(Mon, 19 May 2008 10:24:26 GMT)
Early retirement :
I believe my mom may have Dementia or even Alzheimers and are coming to terms with it.... Does anyone have any advice from personal or professional experience? She will move into a retirement home this week and I need to assist...
Thank you very much for all the answers so far - I believe the retirement place I found is safe and secure, but she still stays on her own at the apartment. Any ideas in terms of her latest fear for falling or bathing?
- Resolved Question: Nadal announces retirement because of contraction of AIDS? SHOCKING!?
(Sun, 18 May 2008 05:01:39 GMT)
Early retirement :
From Wikipedia:
Nadal has announced an early retirement as of 18 May 2008, due to his contraction of AIDS. The French Open will be his final Grand Slam.
Yea, it's there at the end of the first paragraph. (In Wikipedia).
At DR D and DEE DEE : I know you people didn't find this news good, like me. But I didn't say this is true aswell. I just copy and pasted what was written in Wikipedia. Such fools. I pity you.
- Resolved Question: Jazz vs Rockets rivalery?
(Sun, 18 May 2008 04:35:00 GMT)
Early retirement :
where does this rivalry rank all time
During the 1990s, the Houston Rockets, led by dominant center Hakeem Olajuwon, and the Utah Jazz, led by the pick and roll duo of Karl Malone and John Stockton, were playoff powers in the Midwest Division. The teams faced each other four times in the NBA Playoffs during the decade. In all four of those instances, the winner was the eventual Western Conference Champion and finalist in the NBA Finals.
The Dream, Stock, and The Mailman arrive
The major pl
- Resolved Question: Career or fun?
(Fri, 16 May 2008 12:09:14 GMT)
Early retirement :
Im a 19 year old girl who currently rents with her boyfrind. In short I always thought I was gonna go Uni, but then I quit school due to some big issues happening in my life at that time. I know I not gonna end up with my bf long term as we argue and we are just so different.
I have three options at the moment....
1) Leave him and the house we rent, and move to a nearby town and wrk as a Lifeguard on a holiday site and make new friends and generally have fun.
2) stay in my current job and
- Voting Question: anb bank taken over by fdic/need to refinace home loan/no bank will/what to do? $10,000. for 5 years/???
(Fri, 16 May 2008 04:05:29 GMT)
Early retirement :
fdic took over bank/we have 90 days to refinance or they sell our loan with a balloon note due in dec. but they refinanced it every 3 yrs.when due after first year/we have paid on it for 4 yrs, it is an older trailor on a lot/contacted over 7 places including banks,credit unions,fdic,fed.programs/have been early on payment/what is going on?we owe no other bills/always early/fdic said it was best to refinance/can't find a lender/what happens now?same job for over 16yr. with the state/nothing fr
- Resolved Question: For those of you who can easily speak two or more languages, ...?
(Fri, 16 May 2008 02:53:43 GMT)
Early retirement :
... what's your 2nd language, how did you learn it and has it proven useful in business or everyday life?
I'm thinking of taking an early retirement in Nicaragua and wonder if learning the language down There [from the US ] would be easier than struggling up here, since I am a lousy student.
- Resolved Question: IRS Makes Mistakes on 350,000 Rebate Checks. Can they Handle Healthcare without Causing 350,000 to Die?
(Fri, 16 May 2008 01:59:04 GMT)
Early retirement :
Does the union of federal employees deserve even better pay, more sick days, more vacation, and earlier retirement for doing such a great job?
- Resolved Question: I plan to receive SS at age 62. Can I still contribute to an IRA after early retirement?
(Tue, 13 May 2008 18:37:55 GMT)
Early retirement :
- Voting Question: Question about collecting social security?
(Sat, 10 May 2008 23:10:13 GMT)
Early retirement :
Hello everyone. I wanted to see if anyone could help me with this question. If I stopped working at 60 and didn't pay into social security anymore, would I still be able to collect more social security at age 66(full retirement age) then if I collected early at 62? Or would it not matter since I wasn't contributing to social security anymore after 60? Also, if I waited till 66, would I still be eligible for medicare at 65? I would appreciate info from anyone that knows the answer to this.
- Resolved Question: Would you accept an job offer after retirement?
(Fri, 09 May 2008 23:26:11 GMT)
Early retirement :
Now I took early retirement after 30yrs of teaching, but my old college has offered me an ad hoc advisory role. While I am interested, should I start doing all the other things that my wife and I have not had time for, or use this as a backdrop.
The point being, that while travelling and doing all the things on our wishlists would this keep my knowledge more active, or would it be a burden. Should I say thanks but no thanks.
Views please.
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