Heffalump2761
Earning My Ears
- Joined
- Aug 5, 2015
My husband retired last year, early, I continued to work my choice as I love my job and was not ready to retire. Unfortunately he died very suddenly, without any warning in July. However because we had been sensible I have been left in the position of never having to worry about money either now or in retirement. This is a massive relief at a time when you do not need any further stresses or problems to deal with.
Did being sensible mean never having a vacation or doing without things yes and no. When we were young yes but once we had some money behind us in savings then no. We had great vacations some expensive, some cheap - both kinds gave great memories. So we charted a medium course and at least now I am left on my own I can still afford good vacations - 18 days in Japan next year and still have all the memories. But I would add that the best memories are not from expensive holidays but come from the day to day stuff and things like picnics in the summer, days out to local places and just being together.
Did being sensible mean never having a vacation or doing without things yes and no. When we were young yes but once we had some money behind us in savings then no. We had great vacations some expensive, some cheap - both kinds gave great memories. So we charted a medium course and at least now I am left on my own I can still afford good vacations - 18 days in Japan next year and still have all the memories. But I would add that the best memories are not from expensive holidays but come from the day to day stuff and things like picnics in the summer, days out to local places and just being together.