Diesel

[dtcerrato]

Our 401ks got transferred into IRS then we proliferated with annuities so as not to have all eggs in one basket. With inflation so rampant retirement is somewhat always a struggle compared to our working years.

[richard5933]

Our 401ks got transferred into IRS then we proliferated with annuities so as not to have all eggs in one basket. With inflation so rampant retirement is somewhat always a struggle compared to our working years.

The closer we get to retirement the more I agree with you. It's all starting to look more and more like a crap shoot.

[windtrader]

The good old days of great retirement benefits - Lifetime medical and defined benefits pension that adjusted for inflation. Those days of a secure healthy and financially stable ride are just a dream now.

[oltrunt]

My pension adjusts for inflation--every month it goes down!?! Jack

[dtcerrato]

One thing I need to mention of retirement to those that haven't yet and while we're at it for those that have retired please comment about my mention: ie: No matter when you retire - one thing is for sure - you will somehow always make ends meet and a parallel thought that should ride your mind when approaching retirement is to KNOW that father time waits for no one, the clock keeps ticking & it is always later than we think.

On a side note: I knew within 5 years of going out (retirement) I was ready (we retired at 63 yo) because I kept saying "I'm getting too old for this sheet" - not because I felt old but because I didn't want to put up with all the BS anymore - it was time & work was no fun. We love retirement & every time I hear the rush hour traffic in the distance - I remember the commute years and never miss them nor the schedule or the alarm clock. Rant over.

[fortyniner]

This year is my retirement year. Assuming I can sell my house for a decent amount.

Timing is not exactly stellar. But then there is always some reason NOT to retire.   

I use the word retire loosely.  In my case it means leaving corporate nonsense behind.