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- Time Passes
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- Thanks. And No Thanks.
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- For Better, For Worse
- Hoarder? Not.
- Spoke Too Soon, Again …
- Still Living the Dream
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Tag Archives: Social Security
Pennies Earned Are Pennies Saved
When I was in my 20s, I envisioned a retirement filled with leisure activities and without financial concerns. I would somehow make my mark on the world and become, if not wealthy, at least a solid member of the upper … Continue reading
Posted in Health, That's Life
Tagged finances, making ends meet, Medicare, paid surveys, retirement, Social Security
23 Comments
A Little Help From My Friends
Last night, I dreamed I returned to my pre-retirement job. No, it wasn’t a nightmare, but it also isn’t something that’s going to happen. I’m loving not having to set my alarm, and having nowhere I need to be at … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships, That's Life
Tagged budgeting, crochet, friendship, retirement, Social Security
11 Comments
Keeping Busy
Beautiful, aren’t they? It’s one way to keep me off the streets and out of trouble, and people do seem to love my baby/toddler crocheted afghans. As well as my regular adult-sized afghans: Which is a good thing ’cause I … Continue reading
Posted in That's Life
Tagged beta reading, crochet, hire Cordelia's Mom, making ends meet, Social Security, work
13 Comments
Windfall
Honesty is not something generally expected of the Federal Government. So imagine my surprise (and joy) when I received a notification from the Social Security Administration that they had made an error in initially calculating my benefits and that a … Continue reading
Posted in Household Items, Humor, That's Life
Tagged Cody, dogs, finances, money, Puppy Cody, retirement, shopping, Social Security
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