"Get your financial house in order by cutting debt, and boosting savings" by John F. Wasik | May 2, 2009
Here's the new attitude that will serve you well as you rebuild your retirement dreams: Focus on maintaining a living standard that's sustainable - a comfortable life not fueled by debt and excessive spending.
Hey, Washington D.C, you LISTENING?
Here's where the cost of living becomes important. The family could consider moving to Florida to lower their high Massachusetts tax bills and mortgage. I know a couple who did just that and raised their standard of living. They got more housing for their dollar.
Ha-ha-ha-ha! They are telling you to MOVE to FLORIDA, Bay-Staters!
Yeah, this state really does suck!
One more possible decision: Retire later and build up the nest egg and obtain the highest-possible Social Security payments at age 70.
Yeah, work longer, s***-chomper!
It's back-to-basics time. Living within your means and saving more than you spend may come back into vogue.
But ONLY for YOU, s***-slurping 'murkn!!
The RICHERS will still GORGE THEMSELVES!
Hey, they ALWAYS GOT TAXPAYER BAILOUTS backing them up!
The best news is that you can get your own house in order in a shorter period of time by focusing on your needs.
--more--"END the EMPIRE, no more bailouts, and use that money for NATIONAL HEALTH CARE!!!! That's MY FOCUS!!!!
