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re: Need advice for parents (Long OP, Beware)

Posted on 4/26/13 at 11:30 am to
Posted by Chris4x4gill2
North Alabama
Member since Nov 2008
3092 posts
Posted on 4/26/13 at 11:30 am to
I cant think of any options to suggest based on what you posted.

You are going to be fighting their lifelong fears / beliefs and especially coming from their child its going to be hard to sway their opinions and open them up to new ways of thinking.

Is their someone you can enlist to help show them the advantages? Someone older who's opinion carries weight with them?

I mean, if they cant stomach any market swing at all from a low risk mutual fund and a CD is too restrictive, I dont know where you go from there.
This post was edited on 4/26/13 at 11:31 am
Posted by Bayou Tiger
Member since Nov 2003
3659 posts
Posted on 4/26/13 at 11:41 am to
I would just leave it alone. They have no debt and will be getting a pension and social security. That should easily cover their needs the way they spend money.

If they get in a bind, they have a few hundred thousand dollars set aside or could possibly sell some of the 2000 acres.

Their strategy is far from optimal but should suffice given their views towards spending and saving. If they choose peace of mind in their way of doing things versus the chance to earn more money that they won't use anyway, then I wouldn't lose any sleep over it.

It should be a great feeling to have them in such a good position approaching retirement. You should congratulate them on their hard work and discipline over the years and that they will not need to stress about money during retirement.
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