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Feb
05

Taking Social Security early.

By Bob, on February 5th, 2011%
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When I retired early I was a little concerned about if we would have enough income from my company pension and investment.  We decided to take Social Security early as  backup. Back then you had the option to payback what you collected  from Social Security without any interest on that money. So in theory . . . → Read More: Taking Social Security early.

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Jan
25

Start researching your retirement Medicare.

By Bob, on January 25th, 2011%
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Last night we went to a local seminar about Medicare. This was given by our local senior center. Check your local city for these senior centers in your area as they have information on all your local senior activity’s.  Do not forget a lot of breakfast dinners offer senior discounts, but you have to . . . → Read More: Start researching your retirement Medicare.

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Dec
05

Social Security something to consider

By Bob, on December 5th, 2010%
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Its easy to apply online for your benefits.

I personally signed up to a apply online, but due to a wait to receive my password, I went to my local Social Security office.  A new one happened to open up  locally, and was close by.

To apply online click here:- or call:  1-800-772-1213.

I . . . → Read More: Social Security something to consider

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Dec
05

Private and Company Pensions

By Bob, on December 5th, 2010%
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Presently I managed to retire early because I qualified for my company’s defined benefits pension plan.  After 30 years and 60,000 hours it was a long time coming.  The closer I got to the 60,000 hours the more anxiety I had that I would not make it, due to lay offs and  work options . . . → Read More: Private and Company Pensions

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Nov
27

Using eBay to get rid of all your old stuff.

By Bob, on November 27th, 2010%
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When I first started to plan to retire I decided to get rid of a lot of old my stuff.  I mean many years of collected junk and start anew.

Being the type of person that hates waste, I looked around at Goodwill and similar organizations to donate my stuff; so at least it could have another life. First I decided to see if I could sell the more valuable pieces on eBay or Craigslist. I decided on eBay as Craigslist seemed to be more local and I did not want lookie loo’s just showing up at the house. With eBay once you receive payment you just ship your Item and hope the buyer is happy with their purchase.

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Nov
27

Video from Schwab on investing for retirement

By Bob, on November 27th, 2010%
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Nov
27

Financial topics

By Bob, on November 27th, 2010%
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Financial topics As of this date July 2010 I am standing on the side lines until I see what is happening with the world markets. At present everything is in flux. The best books I have read recently are below. They are based on the Modern Portfolio Theory  and are a good basic start . . . → Read More: Financial topics

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