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Retirees: What Are The Expenses You Didn't Count On For Retirement?
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<blockquote data-quote="stealth8" data-source="post: 1304039" data-attributes="member: 1811"><p>I retired 18 months ago, at the age of 54. I made the decision to do so by making some sacrifices, and smart financial decisions throughout my career. We lived within our means, paid off the mortgage, put money into the 401k, UPS Stock Program, and also funded some IRAs. We have two sons and only one of them went to college,and we were able to pay for that, so he could graduate debt free.</p><p></p><p>Spending 33 years in delivery I took note of some senior drivers that unfortunately had to extend their careers do to divorce, overspending , having children late in life,and numerous other reasons. When they were finally able to leave they did it out of necessity not choice,as their bodies were breaking down. A lot of them left and had to find other full- time work to survive.</p><p></p><p>I by no means am perfect, but I prefer to learn from other people's mistakes. My wife and I decided that when the time came for me to retire it would be to " retire" and to have the OPTION of working again if I chose to do so. The first year of retirement was spent traveling to places that we have on our " bucket list"! New Orleans for Mardis Gras, Bermuda for our 30th anniversary, two months in the OBX of NC, Colorado, and California. We love to travel and are looking forward to doing a lot more in the future.</p><p></p><p>I did take on a part-time job as a starter and ranger at a local golf course working 2 days a week. I only get paid minimum wage but I am entitled to play free golf at a $90 a round course. They are very flexible with scheduling ( unlike you know who), so it doesn't get in the way of our excursions.</p><p></p><p>UPS was a great career for me. For someone that never went to college I felt blessed to put on the browns in 1979! Never in my dreams did I believe I would be able to retire before the age of 60! I guess that the best advice that I would always give to the rookie drivers was to consider your UPS career a marathon, not a sprint, and even though you will be working your ass off for 30+ years, if you live smart you will be rewarded! Cheers to all current UPSERS and my fellow retires! Stealth</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Sent using BrownCafe App</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="stealth8, post: 1304039, member: 1811"] I retired 18 months ago, at the age of 54. I made the decision to do so by making some sacrifices, and smart financial decisions throughout my career. We lived within our means, paid off the mortgage, put money into the 401k, UPS Stock Program, and also funded some IRAs. We have two sons and only one of them went to college,and we were able to pay for that, so he could graduate debt free. Spending 33 years in delivery I took note of some senior drivers that unfortunately had to extend their careers do to divorce, overspending , having children late in life,and numerous other reasons. When they were finally able to leave they did it out of necessity not choice,as their bodies were breaking down. A lot of them left and had to find other full- time work to survive. I by no means am perfect, but I prefer to learn from other people's mistakes. My wife and I decided that when the time came for me to retire it would be to " retire" and to have the OPTION of working again if I chose to do so. The first year of retirement was spent traveling to places that we have on our " bucket list"! New Orleans for Mardis Gras, Bermuda for our 30th anniversary, two months in the OBX of NC, Colorado, and California. We love to travel and are looking forward to doing a lot more in the future. I did take on a part-time job as a starter and ranger at a local golf course working 2 days a week. I only get paid minimum wage but I am entitled to play free golf at a $90 a round course. They are very flexible with scheduling ( unlike you know who), so it doesn't get in the way of our excursions. UPS was a great career for me. For someone that never went to college I felt blessed to put on the browns in 1979! Never in my dreams did I believe I would be able to retire before the age of 60! I guess that the best advice that I would always give to the rookie drivers was to consider your UPS career a marathon, not a sprint, and even though you will be working your ass off for 30+ years, if you live smart you will be rewarded! Cheers to all current UPSERS and my fellow retires! Stealth Sent using BrownCafe App [/QUOTE]
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