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When I see discussion like this, I have to reflect on how I live compared to how I used to live. . I sold the house in Maine and was...

How would this work? Short term capital gains, pensions and distributions from IRA, 401k, 403b, etc. accounts are taxed as ordinary...

I am going to steal a line from an investing newsletter to which I subscribe: from an unwitting mentor who’d tell you that very much...

To WanderingRose, RonDean, and others... To point out that the sentiment above is not helpful is, while very true, not at all the point...

Your approach (here) to someone already old, already without adequate means, does nothing to help them survive now. Do you realize...

Thank you, RonDean, and I’ll add that the last thing that “older folks of little means” need to hear is judgment via “Why are you not...

Life happens! And the best laid plans...etc. When looking for solutions I always ask, what are the alternatives? Not what were they in...

Will you hire me as a 74 year old electrician (after my four year apprenticeship beginning in 2024)? ;)

We do not have to make this an either-or question. I was worried about the national debt back when Perot ran for president and my...

This a very simplistic viewpoint, as there are just so many mitigating factors figuring in. Maybe a good volunteer gig for you would be...

There is no Cliff Notes for life! How much you learn is up to you and your abilities. We are in a “dark ages” in my opinion because we...

How many people really have control or are able to control what they have when they cannot obtain shelter, food or stay healthy, you...

Not even close to a legit source.

I don’t think they understand the poor state of the health care system nor the poverty it has created. Many people that want to work are...

I agree that poverty was endemic, tho many if not most moved in with family when they could not support nor care for themselves. Those...