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Re: Financially comfortable, health improving, still working – am I solving the wrong problem?
One poster mentioned that a few extra years took them from "I think I have enough" to "I know I have enough", and I admit I find that quite appealing. I've spent most of my w…2 -
Re: Financially comfortable, health improving, still working – am I solving the wrong problem?
I'm 60 and always thought I'd be retired by now. I reduced to 3 days a week 2 years ago and enjoy my work more now. I'm currently don't have a date for retiring. My work gives me …2 -
Re: Hustling My Way to Debt Freedom. - Take 2
Good luck! I like the sound of your challenge - I struggle with a pay a day as I run a zero-based budget so would have to be extra income every day. Will follow with interest!2 -
Re: Hustling My Way to Debt Freedom. - Take 2
excellent plan, I’ll look forward to seeing you smash this!2 -
Re: The final countdown to June 2026
Evening all, Thank you @helenapinky it's heading in the right direction. September is the new "end date" as long as the tenants stay, although that is looking less certain. The estate …1 -
Re: Pension for before retirement
Not questioning your arithmetical skills but to build up extra defined benefit pension of £22,000 over 15 years is quite good going and would suggest a current salary of £80,000? If you are on £80,00…1 -
Re: Is retirement boring?
Lots to think about. It's the empty nest syndrome on top of retirement - when child 2 moves out. I don't want to be the person that just sits in front of the TV all day. I've had stint…1 -
Re: Is retirement boring?
Also people who are on their own. Going to the pictures or for a meal or a mooch round the shops isn’t the same if you have no partner or children, or friends who are not available when you are. You …3 -
Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future
Perfect response from LG. Thanks to all the questions you asked and the answers you received about Vin Ted, I made my second purchase from them yesterday, this time I selected a drop off point. After…7 -
Re: Weekly Flylady Thread 15th June 2026
Evening. One washload done and dried outside by lunchtime. Round to look after DGD4 for an hour before school and then took her to school. Back home for an hour then out with DD1 for coffee and a lit…6
