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Seven Questions to Answer Before You Retire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You probably won’t have health insurance, life insurance or special perks (like savings on certain items or free tickets to different things or business travel on the company’s dime) after you retire. After you retire, it may be harder for you to find other’s with whom to interact.

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But Those Were Happy Tears

Work With What You've Got

He was laid off in December of 2008 and has been doing consultant work off and on, but nothing compares to the wonderful feeling of stability you get from full time steady work. And health insurance! I’m finding I am taking fewer risks. my photographer went with him. And I was happy. No one cared. Not even me.

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Are You Financially Ready For Kids?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When you’re single or it’s just you and your spouse, although there is still a desire for job security, it’s easier to find ways to hustle to make ends meet when you’re just dealing with adults. Therefore, consider taking out a year to knock-out debt before getting off of the birth control. How Secure Is My Job? .

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