tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744181540900970301.post4268147794059596764..comments2023-07-15T00:42:41.081-07:00Comments on Retired but Certainly not Retiring: Retirement and Financial PlanningJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04025838045532433538noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744181540900970301.post-85540278300287584942020-08-09T10:43:24.767-07:002020-08-09T10:43:24.767-07:00A pilot has a plan before taking off. They run thr...A pilot has a plan before taking off. They run through a pre-flight checklist, make sure they know where they're going, what to expect from the weather, and what time they need to leave to reach their destination. <a href="https://www.investmentmanagementcalculator.com/" rel="nofollow">investment management calculator</a>plantfoodfan24https://www.blogger.com/profile/18153325345584955741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744181540900970301.post-14069224227452643812020-07-31T18:46:38.671-07:002020-07-31T18:46:38.671-07:00Herpes is a serious and recurrent condition that c...Herpes is a serious and recurrent condition that cannot be cured by drugs or injections by US doctors, but the best way to fight against herpes is to take natural herbal remedies, I red about DR JAMES, the great herbalist who cures people of herpes virus with his powerful herbal medicine. I contacted him to find out how he could help me and he told me never to be afraid that he would help me with the natural herbs medicine! After 2 days of contacting him he told me the medicine is ready and he sent it to me via DHL COURIER SERVICE and it got me in 3 days! I used the medication as he prescribed for me (MORNING and EVENING) and was cured! It's really like a dream, but I'm so happy! For people suffering from the following diseases,Diabetes, cancer,Pcos, hypothyroidism, Herpes, COPD, HIV, arthritis, Hpv, infections, liver disease, autoimmune diseases, Parkinson's disease, Lupus and more should contact him for his herbal medicine, because I am a living witness and I was cured of herpes virus. and DR James medicine is legitimate and 100 percent works. I sent him what he asked for and he sent me his medication which I took for 2 weeks and today I am here with a negative result. When I went for the test, I was so happy after I took his herbal mix medicine.<br />CONTACT DR JAMES FOR A PERMANENT CURE Email: drjamesherbalmix@gmail.com<br />WhatsApp +2348152855846Beyonce Velezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17804346863214189326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744181540900970301.post-43673494652531904702016-10-23T19:56:38.462-07:002016-10-23T19:56:38.462-07:00Thanks for your comments Tom.An investment trust i...Thanks for your comments Tom.An investment trust is what's known as "Closed-ended " meaning it has a fixed number of shares. The fund manager can invest and sell assets when they feel the time is right; not when investors join or leave a fund. Shares in an investment trust are then traded like any other shares. Also unlike funds there are no fees to pay. Hope that clarifies that a bit. As you say, core principles are pretty universal. Good luck to you in the US on forthcoming elections. We watch with baited breath.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04025838045532433538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744181540900970301.post-26642309663709693462016-10-22T09:28:39.517-07:002016-10-22T09:28:39.517-07:00As an American a lot of this is unfamiliar to me, ...As an American a lot of this is unfamiliar to me, and I can't quite follow. (It's hard enuf. to figure out your own country's financial system, much less anyone else's!) But I think many of the principles you mention apply to everyone everywhere -- invest in companies that you know and believe in; spread your risk thru ... I guess your investment trust is similar to our mutual funds; give some away if you can afford it. And, oh yes, marry a rich widow or widower. Anyway, I like your blog and will be following.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744181540900970301.post-32578397690277364382016-10-22T08:27:22.874-07:002016-10-22T08:27:22.874-07:00Hi Jude
Thanks for your comments. I shall check ou...Hi Jude<br />Thanks for your comments. I shall check out your blog. If they don't have walking football in Canada, then why not get the ball rolling and set it up? Here the idea started in 2011 and it is expanding fast. Like you my knees were not up to demands of playing football and I had not really played for 15 years. Walking football takes out the running and more physical side but is still incredibly tactical and the good players still shine; having the touch and awareness from their playing days. It's great fun and allows people to once more enjoy a sport they had thought was long gone for them. Get a team together and who knows one day we could meet in a Canada V England walking football international!<br />Take CareJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04025838045532433538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744181540900970301.post-26480608241051198902016-10-21T23:09:51.046-07:002016-10-21T23:09:51.046-07:00Hi John. Welcome to the community of bloggers. Lik...Hi John. Welcome to the community of bloggers. Like you, I am an educator and I have just turned sixty, but I haven't quite retired yet. I am dithering about it. I have been writing about my musings about retirement and other topics on my blog.<br /><br />I am greatly enjoying your blog, and laughed until I cried as I read about the quiche transforming to carbon, and your sausage post. <br /><br />I used to play football (here in Canada we call it soccer) but gave it up at age 54 because of my knees. I was excited to read about walking football. I will have to check around where I live to see if any such thing exists here -- I would love to play again (badly).<br /><br />Great blog! <br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744181540900970301.post-267190407947021112016-10-20T23:45:27.587-07:002016-10-20T23:45:27.587-07:00Interesting what you say about pensions over there...Interesting what you say about pensions over there and thanks for the advice re blogging. I will check out the blogs you mention. You can tell how new I am to this because when you said you might follow my blog I realized I did not have the "follow"button installed on my page. I have now remedied that. Thanks again.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04025838045532433538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744181540900970301.post-44034094212022385922016-10-20T03:41:09.801-07:002016-10-20T03:41:09.801-07:00Pensions in general are a rarity in the US. The p...Pensions in general are a rarity in the US. The pensions my husband and I receive are not index linked. There is a yearly cost of living increase (never a decrease) on the first $18,000 of the pension. We were employees of the state of NY, so were fortunate to have this pension benefit. Over the years the NY state pension benefit has eroded significantly for the newer employees. As you commented in your post, young people today really have to plan ahead and maximize their savings. It is not even clear if social security will be available for the younger generation.<br /><br />The other tip I will pass along for blogging is to leave a comment on other blogs, and don't be afraid to include a link to your blog. Most of my readers (not that there are a lot!) have come from these other, more popular blogs. I'll share with you a couple of links that may interest you. They have high readership levels and they fall into the category of retirement and/or humor. <br />http://sightingsat60.blogspot.com<br />https://satisfyingretirement.blogspot.com<br />https://thenewsixty.blogspot.comCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744181540900970301.post-30505122319368481272016-10-19T15:11:03.703-07:002016-10-19T15:11:03.703-07:00Hi Carole - glad you liked the blog. Great to get ...Hi Carole - glad you liked the blog. Great to get some feedback as in these early days of blogging you are never quite sure if anyone is reading your posts. So thank you for that. When you speak about pensions becoming a rarity in the US do you mean index linked pensions or pensions per se? I sometimes think we may be the last generation that can retire comfortably. The younger generation in the U.K. face crazy property prices or high rents together with debts from university and little spare cash to invest in pensions. And now we are about to leave the EU ......but I will not get started on that! Look forward to following your blog too. Take care.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04025838045532433538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744181540900970301.post-42094413631263146442016-10-19T13:14:04.388-07:002016-10-19T13:14:04.388-07:00Hi John. I just discovered your blog, following th...Hi John. I just discovered your blog, following the comment you made on my blog. It is interesting to read about the differences between our countries. <br /><br />Pensions are becoming increasingly rare in the US. We have social security, but it is intended to be a supplement to your savings. My husband and I were fortunate enough to both retire with pensions. We will time taking the social security benefits using a strategy that maximizes benefits. Our investments are diversified, 50% bonds/guaranteed and 50% equities. <br /><br />Serious stuff aside, I love your blog! You are a gifted writer and quite hilarious! I laughed and smiled my way through reading all of your posts. I look forward to following your blog, and will add it to my "favorite blog list" on my website. I don't have a very big following, but perhaps a few of my readers will find their way to your site. Glad you are enjoying retirement. Each day will be a gift, and it looks like you have some great plans for the rest of your life.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.com