Today’s another birthday for me, which means I’m getting closer to those Social Security and Medicare woes years. This birthday is number 61 so I can start collecting a bit of cash in another year, if I wanna. I must admit I struggled last year when I turned 60 because I felt like that number was still another 10 years out and so was retirement. However, with a year in the 60’s under my belt, I’m more comfortable with this one. I’m looking into what all this retirement hoopla is all about. How much will there be? When do I want to start collecting? Do I still want a “Sugar Mama?” How many more years do I want to work? Do I want to work and also collect social security? Questions, lots of them.
Actually the book I’m reading, “The Complete Idiots Guide to Social Security and Medicare“, I’ve found to be quite interesting and informative. So, for another year at least, I keep on working and putting money into that fund and figure out what I want to do. I start a 4-day trip today and will be in Santa Barbara tonight. We will be getting in about 11 pm so I’ll be resting my eyes then. I like the hotel and they serve up a mean breakfast on their patio in the morning. After breakfast I’ll get a walk in, maybe down to the beach and then back in the air.
22 Comments
Faye White
Happy Birthday, my friend! Don’t take the years for granted, we never know how many we have – at any age. Have a good day!
Monte Stevens
You are so right about that, and our health. Hope you’re having fun with your SoFoBoMo project!
Earl
Happy Birthday! Hey, you’re not old at all…I can see your taillights from here. 🙂
Retirement and Medicare…subjects Bonnie and I have been talking about these last couple of years. We’ve even hired a financial adviser to hopefully make our almost nothing go a little further and to correct our previous bad decisions. I wasn’t even sure I was smart enough on this subject matter for one of those “idiot guides.” 😉
Have a great week!
Monte Stevens
Hopefully we’ll both stay healthy enough so you can see my taillights for several years. Have you been happy with a financial adviser?
pj
Happy Birthday to you… Your excitement in your reading material shines through in this photo Monte. Guess I’ll have to look up a copy of that one myself.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Paul. It’s definitely and informative book for me.
Ruth
Happy day after Birthday, my friend…if you have Medicare questions, just call…I do Medicare counseling for the Aspen Club. Hope you had a GREAT day….Love, Ruth
Monte Stevens
Well, thank you Ruth and so glad you stopped by and left a comment. Hopefully I will not have to take you up on the offer.
David Leland Hyde
Happy Birthday, Monte. I like you better with your eyes open. 😉 Hope you have a great celebration and an excellent year.
Monte Stevens
Thank you. Sorry, it’s taking so long to respond but have been on the road and without my laptop.
Brad Mangas
Happy Birthday Monte! May your days be filled with the light of the skies and your nights be cozy with comfort.
Thanks for the tip on the book, I better put it on my own reading list. Time sure does fly when your having fun! Safe travels.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Brad!!! My life is good and I’m grateful for it.
Paul
Happy Birthday, Monte! Looks like you’re putting a lot of effort into catching up on your reading. 😉 As it is, for me, I’m starting to learn Spanish and might spend my retirement years in Quito, Ecuador! Buenos tardes, senor! Que hermoso dia!
Monte Stevens
Gracias, Paul! Espero que nustros anos de jubilacion se filled con cosas interesantes que hacer.
And no, I do not know Spanish but I do know how to use Google Translate. 🙂
Paul
Oh, y feliz cumpleaños! 🙂
Monte Stevens
Thank you!
Ken
Happy birthday, Monte, and whatever Paul said. Here are the answers to the questions you asked – not enough, 62, no, 1, no.
I would highly recommend a good (emphasis on good) financial adviser (not “Bernie” Madoff). You’ll be surprised about how little we know about the subject.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Ken. I got a good chuckle from your answers and also agree with you. 🙂
Steve Skinner
Monte, Happy birthday and best wishes for many more!!
Monte Stevens
Thank, You, Steve!!
Anita Jesse
Belated, but sincere birthday greetings. Gee, does that book have that effect on everyone? Will a financial adviser have the same impact?
We saw an adviser years ago and it was a very positive thing for us.
Monte Stevens
Thank you, Anita. No, the book is a good read for me. I just wanted to be silly. 🙂