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Sat Jan 4, 2025, 06:14 PM

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I've decided to retire. [View all] hamsterjill Saturday OP

Six months is a small hit to your benefits. Voltaire2 Saturday #1

7% Omaha Steve Saturday #53

its actually 3 1/3 % Voltaire2 Saturday #83

I stand corrected Omaha Steve Saturday #86

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Good choice. There's not much dollar difference between retiring now and retiring six months from now. Mister Ed Saturday #3

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---and keep in mind, the tax to be taken out of that 3 1/3%. 3Hotdogs Saturday #92

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I suggest you gut it out, people live a lot longer than they used to. Every penny counts down the road. patphil Saturday #93

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