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In reply to the discussion: What's the best thing about being retired? [View all]
3Hotdogs
(14,629 posts)20. Less stress. With employment, there is always the threat of loss of income.
I have a defined benefit pension with the state.
For the 'Utes who read this, defined benefit means you get the money as long as you live. There used to be a lot of those types of pensions but corporations figured out that it would be cheaper to feed yiz with 401K's.
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"Wake up when I wake up. " this was a revelation the second day of retirement... nt
mitch96
Aug 2023
#29
What a wonderful opportunity. I'd love to spend a couple months in other countries every year.
Lonestarblue
Aug 2023
#9
Sounds wonderful. I've got dual citizenship with Ireland, so the EU is up for grabs with us,
Native
Aug 2023
#40
I'm never bored; I'm finally getting to do some things I never used to have time for.
Ocelot II
Aug 2023
#57
Cutting yourself a nice piece of chocolate cake and eating it at 830 AM while
LuckyCharms
Aug 2023
#45