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Working Hard Will Kill You!

The deaths of about 745,000 people in 2016 were linked to long working hours, an increase of nearly 30 per cent from 2000 The WHO's Maria Neira said "working 55 hours or more per week is a serious...

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Just in case you think your old

I was sent this email and thought it was worth sharing Just in Case You Think You're Old! Jeanne Louise Calment had the longest confirmed human lifespan on record: 122 years and 164 days. It seems that...

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Family Reunions

Are family reunions smaller than when were kid? Many years ago, my parents drove to LaGrange Ga every Christmas no matter where we lived at the time. When is or when was your designated family reunion...

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A Commitment to Minimalist Living

Here are 7 small steps for the Beginner Minimalist 1/. Write it down. Make a list of all the reasons you want to live more simply 2/. Discard Duplicates 3/. Declare a clutter free zone - choose an area...

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Do You Take Days Off?

While you might be retired, it doesn't mean you have nothing to do. Here and now there is winter weather to deal with and snow removal. Then there are the usual house keeping and maintenance chores....

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Downsizing

I don’t like being retired. My task now is downsizing, specifically a bunch of musical instruments. I talked to the shop where I bought most of them, the first was a 5 string banjo in 1976. He will buy...

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Do (Did) You Define Yourself By Your Work?

For some people it's all about work. As the article points out, when meeting new people, the question "What do you do?" is often asked. For some people their work is so much a part of who they are that...

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Have you given thought about "your final wishes"?

Come on, it's gonna happen. So, have you given thought about "your final wishes"? I have a list of "don'ts". As for me, I'm not religious, so no big church funeral. Nope to a viewing, wake, etc. I want...

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Big Jump In Soc. Sec. Payments?

Social Security checks may see biggest hike in four decades (msn.com)

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American Communication

There is an idiotic robotic nature to local communication that didn't exist when I was growing up. Store clerks were there to be seen and not heard and provide help if asked. Today however, they rush...

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A few retirement questions.

I will retire at the end of the year. I'll turn 64 in Nov. I have social security, 401k and a small pension. No debt, other than the usual monthly bills. My first question is, do I need a financial...

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Keeping busy after retirement.

I keep mega busy since I retired especially in the buying of all the new technology toys like the Amazon Echo Shows. They have artificial intelligence and I own six. They all use female voices so it is...

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Pension

I will start receiving my pension in 11 days time when I become 66, well actually, I won’t get it until 12th September as it is paid in arrears......... But can you believe, They then take away my...

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Crazy Neighbors

Is there a penalty for making fake calls to 811 like there is to 911? We have an old boy in our neighborhood who is about 50 years old and 300 pounds who has roamed about the neighborhood for years...

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Schedules in retirement.

I keep no schedules, not for when to sleep, get up, eat, go out, etc. I sometimes get up early I sometimes stay in bed till 1 PM. I sometimes go to bed at 8 or 9 PM and sometimes stay up till 3 or 4...

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Is Retirement All It's Cracked Up To Be?

Personally, I think it is. I looked forward to it all my working life, and wanted to retire early enough to get some relaxation in before my days were up on this earth. Too many people I know delayed...

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Older People Are Pretty Cool

Are you a fan of older folks who are pretty cool? I sure am! Let's see some of them!

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What jobs have you been employed at?

My work history is full of various jobs. What sorts of jobs have you had? I never seemed to earn that much and felt no qualms about starting a new job in a new field, whenever I got bored. On average,...

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City Job at 60 and Social Security

I am seriously considering taking a job with a City public school system. I am 60 years old and have enough years in Social Security to receive a pension when I retire. The City job pays into a...

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If You Had To Teach Something What Would It Be?

If I had to use my skills I would teach Art but if I could teach ANYthing, it would be common sense:drive:

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