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radical noodle

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2. This is what retired Boomers are facing right now

Reply to imanamerican63 (Original post)

Wed May 20, 2026, 08:49 AM

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We're on a fixed income, and what savings we had are dwindling away. Even with everything paid off, it's just a matter of time until the HVAC fails, or we need a new roof and all bets are off. For many of us, our health doesn't allow for us to go back to work, even if we could find a job.

You ARE being cheated, as we all are.

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I feel like I'm being cheated out of all my hopes of having a nice retirement when it comes time! [View all] imanamerican63 Wednesday OP

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I have a dream. multigraincracker Wednesday #3

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........ imanamerican63 Wednesday #6

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