Archive for March, 2009

Retirement – How to Plan For Pleasure After Employment

Hi Folks,

One problem I have not had during retirement is being bored. Sometimes I tell my wife that I may go back to work so that I will have some free time. Unfortunately I know a few retirees that think retirement is the pits. Poor souls, they simply don’t understand that retirement can be one of the best times of their life. Our guest writer today is Mary Anderson and she has some good advice for all of us retired folks.

Happy retirement,
Woody
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Proven Ways to Make Your Car Last 300,000 Miles

Hi Fellow Retirees,

For most of us a new car every five years or so is just a fond memory. We must now make our transportation last as long as possible. 

The March 29 issue of Bottom Line Secrets E-letter has an excellent article about how to make your car last 300,000 miles. I have published the entire article below. May I suggest that we  all read it, print it out, and follow it. I’m going to.

I have one more suggestion: subscribe to Bottom Line Secrets E-letter.  Its free.     
http://www.bottomlinesecrets.com/el/bls_signup.html?ea=vow@charter.net&sid=E032909C1A

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Social Security Recipients to Receive $250.00 Stimulus Payment

Hi Folks,

Good news! If everthing goes as planned Social Security recepients will receive an extra $250.00 from The Social Security Administration this May.

Woody

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RETIREMENT FEARS OF OUTLIVING YOUR MONEY

Hi Folks,

For retirees the fear of  outliving our money is probably more scary than that of becoming ill. ”What can I do to ensure having enough money to last my lifetime?”, is probably the most asked question at the retirement seminars I attend. Usually the answer (meant to be funny) is “Have lots of money”.  But recent events where clients of  Bernard Madoff  lost their entire life savings of millions of dollars has proven that even having millions isn’t the answer.

Cathy Severson is an authority in retirement life planning. Let’s listen to her advice.

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HOW TO ENJOY A HAPPY RETIREMENT

Hi Folks,

Well, it obvious that the economy isn’t going to turn around soon.  And that is real serious news for those of us that are trying to live on our retirement savings. When I tell people that I have lost 42% of the value of my savings, they tell me I’m lucky!

Many of my retired friends have found part time work (read McDonalds, car parts delivery, bag boys, etc) and some have started little side-line businesses (tractor work, light carpentry, painting, etc). Strangely enough, I have noticed that the folks starting their own little businesses seem to be happier than they used to be. So may this isn’t all bad.

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