What I failed to realize is that retirement usually takes place AFTER one turns 62 as far as SSA is concerned and not the month OF turning 62. This means my first check is in the middle of December.
My State Retirement is based on years and months and I'm hoping it will start sooner than the end of November. I'm trying to retire at fourteen years, one month and not at 62 years of age.
It will cut a few dollars, but not enough to make up for a couple months with no income. I've got enough saved to pay the rent, and I think I'll be okay financially.
Anyone want to donate to the cause?
No? Oh well, you had your opportunity.
Backpacking plans are falling in place. I've got a friend, who grooms dogs and boards dogs and cats, who will keep my dog and the new kitten for a very reasonable price. Of course, it cost me a few dollars in wine to convince her, but with few expenses after I move out of my rental house I can afford it.
Did I mention my new kitten? He's a true tuxedo and his name is Chester. As in "he's Chester Cat" (just her cat, her being Casey, the WonderDog). She's wanted her own kitten for a long time (she loves cats). And now she'll have her own little tuxedo kitten. Very similar to this one:
Then, I have the entire Thru Hiking time to think about where I want to live. I've nearly convinced myself to stay in North Georgia since I have so many good friends here. My hiking partner wants me to consider Damascus, Virginia, where she lives. I could live in Tennessee where there is no State income tax. Lots of possibilities out there. Since I plan to Thru Hike in 2008 and 2009, I'll only need a six-month lease.
And I have plenty of time to think about which place to live is the better choice.
Anyone got any good ideas of where I could live? Make your suggestions in the comments section.
Georgia to Maine in 2007!
Auntie Coosa
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