The two new meta analysis reviews (studies of studies) found that consuming whole grains reduces your risk of diseases that shorten your life. One published in BMJ analyzed 45 studies and concluded that whole grains can help you live longer by cutting your risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, respiratory disease, and infectious diseases. The […]
Behind Aspen’s international skiing luster lies a deep, competitive hockey culture that makes for a tough beer league. A drive to win the bragging rights to the battered Pell Cup turns architects, bartenders, contractors, lawyers, teachers, ski bums, and friends into fierce, fist-throwing rivals…former pros, Division I college players, and old goats—or, more accurately, has-beens […]
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Over the years when I invited friends over for dinner they got pretty excited. One day I asked a guest what’s with all the excitement? Chinese food! They were expecting something I really sucked at making. To this day I don’t make much Chinese/Asian stuff. I’d rather go out and eat something someone actually knows […]
When I finished reading The Writing Life by Annie Dillard I realized my writing will never achieve the level of the great ones. But I am OK with this just as I was OK with deciding not to pursue writing for a living. Too hard, too demanding, too much time spent writing words into the […]
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It’s very scary how poorly people plan if they’re lucky they have kids who help them if not, they scrape by on Social Security. But with the president administration, even that is endangered. Next
I took my Social Security early at age 62 which in hindsight was not the best financially. But at the time I was in poor health and having severe heart problems, so I didn’t think I was going to live into my late 70s. At the time it seemed like a good decision. In the extra money from age 62 allowed me to not have to cash in any of my investments to live on.
I think you are making the best decision continuing to work. Especially since it’s a job you enjoy, are so good at, and can choose your hours and do most of your work from home. I’m assuming since you’re still working, you have postponed the Social Security date.
People take SS early for health and/or financial reasons. You made the right decision at the time for your personal situation.
Many plan poorly or not at all. Inflation and the rising cost of living leaves not much if any capital left to save.
My wife started SS at FRA. I delayed starting until age 70. I continue to work for many reasons other than financial. But the financial aspect is quite important if one or both of us live into our 90’s.