tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611711622146875201.post2907190702169113372..comments2024-03-28T16:17:27.278-04:00Comments on DON'T READ THIS; IT'S BORING!: 2016's Savings Challenge Goalslugmamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12728856166374248591noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611711622146875201.post-15509949385681547302016-01-12T16:33:17.943-05:002016-01-12T16:33:17.943-05:00That doesn't seem to work out though, Linda. ...That doesn't seem to work out though, Linda. My mom was 1 of 4 and the only one left in the hometown so she was the one called upon for day to day stuff. My sis and I have talked about living together someday- she's 10 years younger than I am though so I would never want to stick her with high rent. We've joked about renting a condo on the beach- they go for over $3500 a month. Yes we could afford it but if something happened to one of us, the other would probably have to move. It's different when you don't have a spouse.NANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01809533152358579455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611711622146875201.post-42470419961581825302016-01-12T16:28:15.882-05:002016-01-12T16:28:15.882-05:00I'm not worried about savings- I have a pensio...I'm not worried about savings- I have a pension, social security and my job as a social worker. My plan is to have a little money left to give to my kids/grandkids! I'm lot older than you are and might just have 10 years left. Just being realistic. Mom died at 74, my dad was around that age and maybe 1 grandparent out of 4 who made it to 80. I'm 68!NANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01809533152358579455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611711622146875201.post-19264103705718306272016-01-12T13:42:41.462-05:002016-01-12T13:42:41.462-05:00I suppose if you don't have enough for retirem...I suppose if you don't have enough for retirement, your children will remember your generosity and pitch in to help you. That is a side advantage of helping children become successful. Good job on your savings.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611711622146875201.post-49606213489056222052016-01-12T13:39:15.695-05:002016-01-12T13:39:15.695-05:00Sluggy what if my goal is to try and set a goal? ...Sluggy what if my goal is to try and set a goal? You save more a month that Hub's and I make put together, but I can still save.Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611711622146875201.post-81679727369466298912016-01-12T12:24:12.271-05:002016-01-12T12:24:12.271-05:00I covered all this in a Sept 30th post last year. ...I covered all this in a Sept 30th post last year. Employer pays into a medical savings account(besides the HSA we have through them)to help cover pre-Medicare insurance coverage. We'll have almost enough to cover insurance premiums until we are both Medicare eligible.<br />Hubs is in a job that is high stress and not enjoyable so retirement IS the goal here and anything I can save makes it that much sooner he can leave that pressure cooker.<br /><br />While being a good steward of your money and giving generously are worthwhile goals they are NOT savings goals in my book.slugmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12728856166374248591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611711622146875201.post-48714093801314122312016-01-12T10:51:56.430-05:002016-01-12T10:51:56.430-05:00Sluggy, so your plan is for hubby to retire, sell ...Sluggy, so your plan is for hubby to retire, sell your house and relocate? Will he still be eligible for his company insurance as a retiree or will you be on your own? I was so lucky after my husband died that I could continue with the group medical insurance. At least ACA makes it possible for folks to retire early- my brother did at age 55. I can be frugal but I also love being generous- that's why I won't retire! I love those no spend days though- I had one yesterday and will today too. My granny tracked all her spending years ago and when she died, she had many journals of expenses. My savings goals- continue to be generous and a good steward of my funds. I am thinking a sisters/cousins cruise sometime this year. We always talk about it and never do a thing about it and a trip to Las Vegas (on my bucket list) in 2016. NANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01809533152358579455noreply@blogger.com