Another electronic sticky note from my world famous Electronic Sticky Note series. One of these days I’ll remember some of these posts for some of the recipes I wanted to try but never did. 19 Easy Corn Recipes – https://www.budgetbytes.com/corn-recipes/
After participants consumed peanuts daily for 16 weeks, researchers observed improved insulin responsiveness in a group of brain regions in the right hemisphere. These included portions of the lingual gyrus, hippocampus, parahippocampal gyrus, and posterior cingulate gyrus, all of which contribute to memory-related processes. Scientists discover a surprising brain benefit of eating peanuts every day […]
The video – https://www.vumedi.com/video/the-truth-about-your-metabolism-as-you-age/ The AI summary highlights curated by a human – Subtle daily calorie surpluses (50-100 calories) accumulate over time, leading to gradual weight gain. Resting metabolic rate (RMR) decreases by 5-25% over a lifetime, compounded by age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia). Reduced NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis): Daily unconscious movements and activities decline with […]
Upon reading the news on how pizza chains are suffering due to consumer preferences for chicken I decided to personally try to make a difference by eating pizza. Here’s last night’s order: Look at those discounts! The small cheese was free, the medium thin was a semi-permanent special always discounted, I had a $5.00 loyalty […]
When the conversation centers on finding the next “miracle ingredient,” we risk losing sight of what truly matters: filling our plates with fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and other minimally processed plant foods. Health rarely depends on a single food. Rather, it depends on the overall dietary pattern and the synergistic interaction between thousands of […]
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.