Comments for Retirement - Only the Beginning

Comment on About the Author by Robert Fowler

Robert Fowler — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:47:25 +0000

Hi Dave, we added you to our Blogs we like list. Keep up the good work!
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Robert

Comment on Avoiding Scams for Senior Citizens by LoveBeingRetired

LoveBeingRetired — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:57:50 +0000

When in doubt, hang up! The scary thing is the incredible ingenuity of scammers – you wonder what they will think of next. And you feel for those who will be taken advantage of.

Comment on Avoiding Scams for Senior Citizens by Bill Birnbaum

Bill Birnbaum — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:34:33 +0000

In the summer of 2006, I encountered a most blatant scam. My wife and I were visiting with her cousin in Milwaukee when my cell phone rang. I answered, “Hello,” and a voice at the other end said, “For your security, please enter your social security number now.” Naturally, I simply hung up the phone. But I got to thinking about the scam and supposed that if this auto dialer were to call 10,000 or so phone numbers, I’d bet that a handful of unfortunate persons would enter their social security number. Bill

Comment on Avoiding Scams for Senior Citizens by vinnyo

vinnyo — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:48:09 +0000

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Comment on Only Old on the Outside by LoveBeingRetired

LoveBeingRetired — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:45:29 +0000

Thanks for the comment WorkingBoomer – I think you have discovered the secret – it is all about how you feel despite what the mirror says. Enjoy!

Comment on Retire Part Time by LoveBeingRetired

LoveBeingRetired — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:44:06 +0000

Thanks Bill – satisfying our intellectual needs and keeping us “living” are good reasons to alternate between work and play. Enjoy!

Comment on Retire Part Time by Bill Birnbaum

Bill Birnbaum — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:14:38 +0000

I seem to wander back and forth between part-time and full-time retirement. For every once in a while, a former client calls me up and I then get busy with either a brief or a few-month-long consulting assignment. It generally turns out to be a good mix — largely because I appreciate the intellectual challenge. Bill

Comment on Only Old on the Outside by WorkingBoomer

WorkingBoomer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:04:16 +0000

What a beautiful and true thought. Treat others as we want to be treated and see as we want to be seen. I know that is true with me. Until I glance in a mirror, I still feel like a child that wants to play and share happiness. Thsnk you for the great write.

Comment on Insight into the Importance of Planning for Retirement by LoveBeingRetired

LoveBeingRetired — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:07:29 +0000

Correct you are Bill – if we do not keep our minds active and engaged, not only will we slow down but we will miss so much that the world has to offer.

Comment on Insight into the Importance of Planning for Retirement by LoveBeingRetired

LoveBeingRetired — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:06:25 +0000

Good point about adaptation – we really do not know what our retirement life will look like and things can change on a daily basis. We need to adjust and roll with the punches. Thanks Scott.