Retiree

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The Western Conference always sounds like a different world.

True...it is a much nicer place...

 

[1989]

The Western Conference always sounds like a different world.

It’s where the grass is green and the girls are pretty.

 

[BrownFlush]

True...it is a much nicer place...

than.....?

It’s where the grass is green and the girls are pretty.

Take me home country roads....

I was kinda talkin' about the fund, the ins., etc.....It always sounds like things are going just peachy

 

[Over70irregs]

I keep my eye on funding percentages.

 

[BrownFlush]

I keep my eye on funding percentages.

I've been drawing from a critical fund since I retired.

 

[What'dyabringmetoday???]

Sounds like Big Union Guy.

Uh oh....lol.

 

[Been In Brown Too Long]

The Western Conference always sounds like a different world.

Spending years here at the BC has certainly made me appreciate being in the WCT. The stories from members elsewhere are definitely eye opening!

 

[Over70irregs]

I've been drawing from a critical fund since I retired.

How long? Just askin....

 

[BrownFlush]

How long? Just askin....

2009 @ 52

 

[1989]

than.....?

Take me home country roads....

I was kinda talkin' about the fund, the ins., etc.....It always sounds like things are going just peachy

In 2020 the fund raised its accrual rate 25%. From 1.2% to 1.5%.

 

[BrownFlush]

In 2020 the fund raised its accrual rate 25%. From 1.2% to 1.5%.

Our fund made major changes not long after I got out.
No more 25 and out at any age without major hits, deduction in amount for every year you retire before 60 or 62, I can't remember.
Since then, the fund is still critical, but coming out of it.
Really glad I got out when I did.

I know a guy who started the sort in HS in 1973. He is doing feeders now @ 65 and loves it. Shows no sign of quitting.
I think he has blown in 100 dollar bills for insulation in his house.
Guys like this, and they are out there , is why many funds are improving.

 

[1989]

Our fund made major changes not long after I got out.
No more 25 and out at any age without major hits, deduction in amount for every year you retire before 60 or 62, I can't remember.
Since then, the fund is still critical, but coming out of it.
Really glad I got out when I did.

I know a guy who started the sort in HS in 1973. He is doing feeders now @ 65 and loves it. Shows no sign of quitting.
I think he has blown in 100 dollar bills for insulation in his house.
Guys like this, and they are out there , is why many funds are improving.

If I work to 65, my pension will be at or near todays max benefit a pension can payout.

 

[BrownFlush]

If I work to 65, my pension will be at or near todays max benefit a pension can payout.

This guy has been maxed for years.
I don't care what you make while you work, you have to subtract your pension and SS if you didn't work.
This is your actual wage.

 

[Over70irregs]

Hoping to leave at 50. Hope employment rules are not too restrictive.

 

[Jones]

Hoping to leave at 50. Hope employment rules are not too restrictive.

Count yourself lucky to have that option, some plans have raised the retirement age to 62.

 

[BrownFlush]

Hoping to leave at 50. Hope employment rules are not too restrictive.

Can you get insurance at 50?

 

[burrheadd]

Can you get insurance at 50?

Not from central states
Have to be 55

 

[1989]

Can you get insurance at 50?

Probably not dental

 

[Jones]

Can you get insurance at 50?

Here you can if you got at least 25 years. Dental and vision too.

 

[Been In Brown Too Long]

Can you get insurance at 50?

I got it at 49, Western.