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I have a message for Boomers who have played by the rules.
Posted on 11/12/22 at 12:06 am
Posted on 11/12/22 at 12:06 am
I’m 64 years old and retiring this December, I’ve been working in some capacity since I was 14 years old.
I’m totally old school when it comes to personal finances….excluding a couple of home mortgages and some automobiles loans years ago we don’t buy unless we have the cash to purchase….it’s worked pretty well over the past +40 years. We haven’t bought a new automobile in 20 years and we made extra payments on our home mortgage to pay it off early.
We’re certainly not wealthy but if we don’t spend money carelessly the wife and I should be good until we check out of this earthly domain, and we can have a lot of enjoyment with the money we’ve squirreled away before we check out.
My message to Boomers is do not feel obligated to leave a shite load of money to your children and grandchildren, enjoy yourselves, you’ve worked +40 years, you’ve earned it.
If you’re a Boomer with children and grandchildren who are America First/MAGA types I can understand wanting to kick them some bucks when you check out, but for you Boomers that have children and grandchildren that are voting against your best interests and expecting you to drop that pot of gold at their feet when you check out…..
I’m totally old school when it comes to personal finances….excluding a couple of home mortgages and some automobiles loans years ago we don’t buy unless we have the cash to purchase….it’s worked pretty well over the past +40 years. We haven’t bought a new automobile in 20 years and we made extra payments on our home mortgage to pay it off early.
We’re certainly not wealthy but if we don’t spend money carelessly the wife and I should be good until we check out of this earthly domain, and we can have a lot of enjoyment with the money we’ve squirreled away before we check out.
My message to Boomers is do not feel obligated to leave a shite load of money to your children and grandchildren, enjoy yourselves, you’ve worked +40 years, you’ve earned it.
If you’re a Boomer with children and grandchildren who are America First/MAGA types I can understand wanting to kick them some bucks when you check out, but for you Boomers that have children and grandchildren that are voting against your best interests and expecting you to drop that pot of gold at their feet when you check out…..
This post was edited on 11/12/22 at 12:09 am
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Posted on 11/12/22 at 12:11 am to Bass Tiger
Get a reverse home mortgage and leave the communist the art of the deal in your will. Win Win
Posted on 11/12/22 at 12:18 am to QboveTopSecret
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Get a reverse home mortgage and leave the communist the art of the deal in your will. Win Win
I’ve never checked into the reverse mortgage thing. We’re seriously thinking about buying another home around the Muscle Shoals area and using VRBO to generate income when we’re away from either home.
Posted on 11/12/22 at 12:21 am to Bass Tiger
I got some chapped azz millennials and Gen Z down voters…lol! Y’all are gonna find out…lol!
Posted on 11/12/22 at 12:21 am to Bass Tiger
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If you’re a Boomer with children and grandchildren who are America First/MAGA types I can understand wanting to kick them some bucks when you check out, but for you Boomers that have children and grandchildren that are voting against your best interests and expecting you to drop that pot of gold at their feet when you check out…..
Jesus what a shitty thing to say or feel. Family is family regardless of political beliefs.
Posted on 11/12/22 at 12:24 am to Mickey Goldmill
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Jesus what a shitty thing to say or feel. Family is family regardless of political beliefs.
Oh, you still love your children and grandchildren but you certainly don’t reward them for making your life more difficult. The millennials and Gen Z need to get out there and make it happen, take care of your parents for a change…like the old days use to be.
Posted on 11/12/22 at 12:25 am to Mickey Goldmill
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Jesus what a shitty thing to say or feel. Family is family regardless of political beliefs.
That's a stupid fricking thing to say
Posted on 11/12/22 at 12:28 am to Bass Tiger
Typical boomer, doesn't care what happens after he dies.
Posted on 11/12/22 at 12:33 am to blueboy
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Typical boomer, doesn't care what happens after he dies.
There’s nothing I can do. I fought the good fight and I’ve washed my hands, my conscience is clear…..it’s all yours, this deteriorating society is what you weak minded fools have fought for.
Posted on 11/12/22 at 12:33 am to Bass Tiger
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Oh, you still love your children and grandchildren but you certainly don’t reward them for making your life more difficult. The millennials and Gen Z need to get out there and make it happen, take care of your parents for a change…like the old days use to be.
I’m with you there. I help my parents as much as I can. They are around your age.
Posted on 11/12/22 at 12:36 am to Mickey Goldmill
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Oh, you still love your children and grandchildren but you certainly don’t reward them for making your life more difficult. The millennials and Gen Z need to get out there and make it happen, take care of your parents for a change…like the old days use to be.
I’m with you there. I help my parents as much as I can. They are around your age.
When I was a young boy in the 60’s I remember going to my uncles and aunts homes and they cared for their elders until they passed…they died in their homes with their families.
God bless you Mickey, you’re a decent man for looking after your parents.
This post was edited on 11/12/22 at 12:39 am
Posted on 11/12/22 at 12:44 am to Bass Tiger
Thank you, Sir. I try. I wouldn’t be where I am without them so I try to make it up to them as much as I can to say thanks.
Posted on 11/12/22 at 12:48 am to Bass Tiger
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My message to Boomers is do not feel obligated to leave a shite load of money to your children and grandchildren, enjoy yourselves, you’ve worked +40 years, you’ve earned it.
I told my parent that the last the check they wrote should bounce.
Posted on 11/12/22 at 1:04 am to Bass Tiger
quote:Sorry for you BT. Some kids don't appreciate what they've got. If I had kids who did not appreciate their situation or share many of my values, I'd probably feel the same way.
for you Boomers that have children and grandchildren that are voting against your best interests and expecting you to drop that pot of gold at their feet when you check out…..
Posted on 11/12/22 at 1:10 am to NC_Tigah
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Sorry for you BT. Some kids don't appreciate what they've got. If I had kids who did not appreciate their situation or share many of my values, I'd probably feel the same way.
I’ve got one daughter who went full woke during the Saint George Floyd fiasco….I’m not giving up on her yet…I gave her one of my Bibles with my personal notes still inside, had a good talk with her and handed her the Bible and told her to start in the NT.
Posted on 11/12/22 at 1:16 am to QboveTopSecret
Now, I am at the age where the women my age far outnumber the men. However, they are old and wrinkly so I don't want to waste Viagra on them. I always heard you can't buy love, but I am afraid I am going to have to learn the hard way and buy some younger love.
This post was edited on 11/12/22 at 1:17 am
Posted on 11/12/22 at 1:30 am to Goforit
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Now, I am at the age where the women my age far outnumber the men. However, they are old and wrinkly so I don't want to waste Viagra on them. I always heard you can't buy love, but I am afraid I am going to have to learn the hard way and buy some younger love.
Lol…I don’t know how old you are but I’ve seen women who are over 70 and are still quite attractive and in shape for that age.
This post was edited on 11/12/22 at 1:42 am
Posted on 11/12/22 at 1:46 am to Bass Tiger
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My message to Boomers is do not feel obligated to leave a shite load of money to your children and grandchildren, enjoy yourselves, you’ve worked +40 years, you’ve earned it.
I’m a Gen X’er.
Shocking Boomers once again don’t think about anyone but themselves. Enjoy your retirement. We’ll be cleaning this shite up for decades.
Posted on 11/12/22 at 2:19 am to SquatchDawg
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I’m a Gen X’er. Shocking Boomers once again don’t think about anyone but themselves. Enjoy your retirement. We’ll be cleaning this shite up for decades.
Keep chopping wood baw……just like your parents and grandparents did. Be strong!
BTW….The wife and myself were given very little by our parents but what little we got we appreciated that gift.
I came from a family of nine and my wife was from divorced parents and her mother was a house keeper for the rich folks. Everything we have is from hard work and sacrifice. If you live long enough you’ll figure it out.
This post was edited on 11/12/22 at 2:26 am
Posted on 11/12/22 at 2:42 am to Bass Tiger
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working in some capacity since I was 14 years old
Me too.
Quit a couple of years ago. I will never see financial returns equivalent to my efforts. And I will never work for anyone else again. Frick em all.
Encouraging the adult kids to work for themselves and be self sufficient.
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