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fightforfreedom

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8. I retired at 62. I was worried because I knew I would not get my full social security.

Reply to QED (Reply #2)

Thu Oct 13, 2022, 05:55 PM

Oct 2022

I can honestly tell you I do not regret my decision. Things are working out just fine. I do not miss work at all and financially you find a way to make things work out. Good luck in your retirement.

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8.7% COLA Raise Social Security 2023 - Hip Hip Hooray.. [View all] asiliveandbreathe Oct 2022 OP

YAY! whathehell Oct 2022 #1

This pushed me over the decision line QED Oct 2022 #2

You have been through the ringer..my 2 teachers..Son and DIL have just about had it.. asiliveandbreathe Oct 2022 #5

Yeah, I'm where your son and DIL are. QED Oct 2022 #7

I retired at 62. I was worried because I knew I would not get my full social security. fightforfreedom Oct 2022 #8

Don't mean to be a Debbie Downer.. Deuxcents Oct 2022 #3

Medicare Part B..ain't much..but every little bit helps.. asiliveandbreathe Oct 2022 #4

I read recently claudette Oct 2022 #10

8.7% raise, Inflation is about the same. panader0 Oct 2022 #6

Only 8.7%? Doesn't even come close to covering this year's inflation where I live. FuzzyRabbit Oct 2022 #9

My real world number for inflation Mr.Bill Oct 2022 #17

I agree. FuzzyRabbit Oct 2022 #18

If you are 62 or older Raftergirl Oct 2022 #11

I was just wondering that. MLAA Oct 2022 #13

I also heard that medicare will Tickle Oct 2022 #12

Where did you hear that? Would that be a first? Emile Oct 2022 #14

I read it in the Tickle Oct 2022 #15

AARP.org..here you go.. asiliveandbreathe Oct 2022 #16