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to early retirees is what do you do about your health insurance? I see something like $25k in health care yearly premium. If you can't afford to pay 25k in insurance a year you can't afford to retire at 50 I would say. No way around it. You might could save some if you are healthy and you try a medishare
May 08, 2026
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be prepared for everything, you will get knocked down. I think it would be astute for us all to consider the health and mortality for both ourselves and our loved ones -- and work to develop a healthy internal mindset for when the rainy days come, because they will. 2.) There is a lot we can prepare
February 11, 2026
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HMMMMMM, I dont know, maybe in Cali in the OC, but Indianapolis? Truuuuuu.....Plenty of lookers in Indy.... You boys would die round these... Jenkins sayas he's into gummers bruh. Ride thar wave. I will ride tha wave whar it a takes a meeeeeeeeeee..........releasssseeeeeee a... Agree. We
October 16, 2015
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have all seen it many times with regard to age. Both ways. I see. Well, average for male in US is ~78yo. One can do what one can, eat healthy, stay fit, hopefully one is dealt with good/decent genes and some good luck sprinkled throughout it all. An MD author who wrote a well know book on living
November 10, 2022
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and healthy folks in their late 70s and early 80s, it impacts my thought as I grow older (about to turn 62). 75 seems way too young unless plagued by severe chronic disease. Our perception of this changes as we age, and I expect your own answer will be different in 10 years. You have probably heard
October 18, 2017
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a different kind of responsibility. Honestly, I never thought that I would like it, but I do. I think this probably is a positive feedback loop. Blue zones have older people who are more active, healthier, and less neurodegenerative disease. This means that elder care is way easier and more tolerable
September 29, 2023
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) The other is being connected with community, family and friends to stay sane and focused. As I approach retirement these were thoughts to. live by. As PADMD stated a good fitness and healthy living foundation can't hurt...throw in a few lucky genes and off to the races to late 90's hopefully with sound
February 18, 2026
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here and there. Mostly, I think Bob can't turn off that big brain of his. I've asked this question here before, and in person with friends. If you had a choice to either 1) Live a perfectly healthy life until age 75 and then drop dead in an instant, or 2) Role the dice and let fate decide when
October 17, 2017
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lend due to the individual having too much debt. He said not at all, and their group had seen recent large multimillion dollar practices sold to individuals. If your practice really is healthy with profit and cash flow to meet the debt obligations I dont think its prohibitive. I bet wade just starts
January 23, 2024
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whatsoever and we paid 1000 a month for a family of two healthy non-smokers with no issues. It isn't cheap no matter what. After years of paying ridiculously high premiums for insurance that I virtually never tapped into, my wife and I decided to make the switch to Medishare- a Christian
August 15, 2020
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and it's adding a healthy bottom line to his production. i asked him if he invests and he said yeah and he told me that it's a great feeling to make more than he ever thought that he would. then i asked him how long he wants to work and he said that he wants to be like me and exit when he can
January 06, 2026
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in shape and be healthy!!! Mac No, we will shoot you at 55. We have your permission, remember? The question is whether people are actually being honest..... are they younger and are they planning on practicing till 75 because it's a great excuse to spend more now? are they older and are worried
August 29, 2016
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some people feel an extra $200k or $2M will affect their quality of life more at 50+ than engaging in behavior that could prevent preventable disease. One of those behavioral economics questions. Kinda like COVID...getting healthy was the best prevention of serious disease but here we
October 10, 2024
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are about the same as I pay for my current HMO plan. What's the benefit ?At age 65, you can take out funds for ANYTHING. Tax free in and tax free out. No brainer if you are relatively healthy. Its basically like doing another Roth. hmmm.Roths will go away eventually. Thing about Roths, it is a way
March 24, 2017
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% inflation per year, you will need 200K per year by 23 years time. So, you will get compounding decline of your asset base without any interest or investment return. Linc.Yes and no. Personal inflation is not what is published by the gumment. Any increase in housing, interest rates etc don't affect you
December 01, 2010
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, depending on your date of birth. For good? Yeap, forget part time - now just on occasion here and there to pay for aflac. happy early retirement, Kenny! a month before your target date, right? only 2% can retire before dec 5 :) Two weeks till my bicuspid aortic valve is replaced with a pig healthy
November 01, 2015
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with actual data we have. Not some pie in the sky or the sky is falling bs. we shouldn't just say dead Greg, also healthy. In my own family I have the perfect example. My mother is not one to bet against herself, she lived healthy, prepared for retirement, went to doctors for preventive care etc
January 25, 2024
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) that also provides the ancillary protection of long term care if the need arises. So yes, while still maintaining a healthy pure investment in the market and loving the returns - I also have an annuity to provide peace of mind / belt and suspender to my wife. We have the ability to turn
September 27, 2020
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of retirement. Little late to the game here, but I pre-ordered Comfort Crisis and read it immediately when it was released. I think it was my favorite read in recent history. It may be a case of different strokes for different folks but my favorite times usually have a healthy dose of depravation. ie
November 26, 2024
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here- get me ridiculed and jeered at. I'm fine with that. I enjoy DT for what it is because I do believe that DT has healthy discussions although it is def skewed to a different user base. Regardless, there are many ways to skin a cat. Some people believe that putting your head down and working
December 09, 2025
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retirement. Been reconsidering going along with your idea. No sense in being the richest guy in the nursing/funeral home. My dad was always super frugal, never made a lot, very active and healthy. Now he's 73 with more money to spend than ever but unable to do a lot of the active things he's always
September 09, 2021
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anyone else feel like this is actually kind of healthy for the economy? We have artificially held down interest rates and pumped so much money out there we need to correct it. It's hard to prune the bush but it will hopefully grow back better and healthier than before. And I don't know if we could ever
May 20, 2022
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personal, doc, but I hate dentists. no more druggies no more dealing with insurance companies no more dealing with gov'ment entities no more staff conflicts no more collection problems no more fat tongues no more crying kids no more nothing personal, doc, but I hate dentists. no more bleeding gums, but I
January 21, 2015
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his RMD was. I've never known what he has, but I got an idea now. My pops never made 6 figures till I was maybe in high school or college. His retirement is a pretty healthy number at this time. He's frugal so I imagine it just grows. I bet many docs here are worrying too much. If you don't mind
October 02, 2025
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- should there be some sort of follow up for older dentists after a certain age - Yes, there are healthy no problem doctors out there that could out dentist me well into their 70s (still have the dexterity, no eye problems, physical issues, have kept up to date with all the new dental information
March 27, 2019
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Not to mention- most- eating out places are filled with junk calories and low energy foods. eating a home cook meal with good ingredients is not only cheaper but also leaves you feeling better healthier etc. i do eat out tho- dont get me wrong- I just choose things like ethnic cuisines or things
July 28, 2025
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to deal with. I do tell my wife we are in the perfect situation where the parents are healthy and self-directing (just came back from NYE dinner with all 4 of them), while the kids are busy and self-sufficient. It's a short window, and we should enjoy it while it lasts. I will share your story
January 02, 2023
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guess you can afford to GNF about working. The big issue in the USA vs Canada is we are spending 15K plus a year for Health ins...with a crazy high deductible 8k each I think?. That's for a terrible policy..EPO..If you retire before 65..it's the big thing. Fortunately we are both healthy so far
July 22, 2020
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something else. No matter where you go, there you are. This is another article I think is worth considering. How would you like a 6.8% SWR with a 50/50 AA? $3mm = $204k/yr $4mm = $272k/yr $5mm = $340k/yr With no debt , I could live with that. To have more money while you are a young and healthy
September 12, 2015
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into index funds (at 8%) until we are 55 and then retire early and never invest a penny again we will retire with tens of millions of dollars. If I live until 85 that money will be worth over $100 million when I die. I can make a big impact with charitable donations. I can insure a healthy future
September 11, 2024
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of state tuition in his 529 so we have been floating his room and forward with cash flow. Middle child got a healthy scholarship at an expensive private institution. We ended up with about 80 to 85% of her four years tuition room and board. The high schooler already has more than enough saved for four
March 04, 2026
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freedom) vs. 65(financial abundance). I've had 20 years in my practice now. I've aged along with my patients. In my experiences, a good amount of my patients make it through their 60's and 70's very able/healthy. But few get through their 80's....and even those that do end up living lives busy
August 25, 2017
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times this year with my back and my leg. More prone to injuries. More aches and pains. And as much as I try to fool myself, I don't see it getting much better. My definition of a good, healthy lifestyle may differ from many on here. I joke about retiring and how I could sit around and do NOTHING
December 16, 2014
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, they will work harder to stay healthy and self sufficient . My oldest has bipolar depression with personality disorder. Has difficulty maintaining employment for any significant length of time Has worked in day cares and loves
November 07, 2018
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the assets to the healthier spouse so the less healthy spouse can get Medicaid to pay for their nursing facility care. There is typically a 5 year window after the divorce before Medicaid would pay for anything. Medicaid kicks for nursing care after parent's funds are depleted. If a child has Power
October 10, 2018
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was possible and certainly probably more than I deserve. But enough about this.Looking forward to reading your story and how it unfolds- healthy dose of scepticism in life might be a good thing and you shouldnt care what anybody thinks about you, that is a good mindest. But, once you start a thread you
May 12, 2024
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and the health challenges feels like a lot. I have always been pretty healthy, never missed work for health reasons, never drank, smoked, or used drugs. Eat pretty well, exercise 5-6 days/week fairly intensely, keep my weight in a healthy range. I'm 45. It had been close to 2 years since my last wellness
July 11, 2019
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.....that is the really killer to early retirement. Don't be silly...phil doesn't have the legs to be Diane ;)Just to return to one issue.... How much do we really think we are going to spend per year after age, say, 75? I've thrown out this question before: If you could be guaranteed a healthy life until age 75
April 27, 2018
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to die before the break even (83, I believe). If you're relatively healthy in your 60's I think waiting to max SS is a good bet. Great point. Less to the gooberment, the better... Its hard to argue with the 8% and cannot find a single fault with doing so. However, there are many, many unknowns
April 29, 2017
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sides to this story, but man if your wife and kids prefer you to work than retire, I have to wonder whats going on here To your point, there are 2 sides to every story. However, even if it is just partially true it just doesn't sound like a healthy situation at all. Who was that ? i agree not healthy
December 23, 2021
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to the EXCLUSIVE fraternity of former -, ex-, used to be-, HEALTHY, ACTIVE retired dentists! CONGRATULATIONS!So, the truth come out...you do have to go to work next Monday!! W T F So i guess since you really aren't 'retiring'................. that we should just start calling you Kenny, JR
January 14, 2015
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healthy in perfect weather can not be beat. If you have a chance look up that thread, it was rather involved, using a fake wallet app etc. But as I read this story, the victim made all kinds of flagrant mistakes in trusting people. Nothing I feel you woukd fall for. Great to hear an update, Kenny
November 07, 2022
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healthy what do u do to keep back healthy? Im not sure I want to hear the answer. My herniated disc was L5-S1. I was 23. My left arm was already in a sling because I tore my left pec major right off the bone. My doc told me do what I could at the gym to keep muscle while the initial healing started
January 20, 2024
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would be a good thing as new investors can take over... shedding the debt that's crippling the oil companies.. It's a fresh start for healthier oil companies... Obviously you don't believe in the economic cycle.. they made their call: govt to bail out capitalism. How can companies even give guidance
April 15, 2020
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me. In which case, I got 2 guns, and 2000 rounds of ammo. Mostly, my experiences tell me folks worry too much about money. And it's really not healthy, from what I've seen. I'm down in Naples, Fl vacationing with my affluent out laws. They both drive 10 year old cars. He's talking about needing
February 25, 2017
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I've given alot of thought......I can get low motivation especially this time of year so sitting at home with no structure, probably not healthy. I could just drink all day like Phil....definitely not healthy so some work days each week are probably healthy. I'm at 2-3...and sometimes it sucks when
December 04, 2016
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working on me.... OK, so now everyone knows a dentist who retired at 68! ME! Semi retiring like that is actually a pretty healthy thing to do. Financially, physically, and emotionally. If you have saved up $1M by 55 you won't have enough to retire on, but you can probably semi retire and be just
August 17, 2016
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me with what he does.I decided that being healthy is even more important now since Im retired. Made appt with specialized hormone doc to measure all my levels and get my body to top condition. I assume it has to do with profit sharing. Usually for that and cash balance plans, benefits vest after
February 26, 2025
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ago it seemed like MA is fine if your healthy but otherwise the supplemental plans will be more beneficial. what is the current cost difference between them? I do too. Bondo is in his 70's. I'm 50. And that crazy MoFo still does teef! Our needs are very different. He can play with a portion of his
October 06, 2020
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healthy cash flow, Id choose the mortgage. But there are less and less businesses to acquire with the RE in killer locations so the future is most probably in leasing the space. if covid sticks around there will be a big adjustment down in real estate value. I hope it will start with the commercial rent
July 26, 2020
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