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Officially Old

November 11, 2025

As I mentioned last night, I (with Jim’s support) applied for Social Security benefits. It was easy enough. And just so weird to be at this place in our lives.

Free money on the way!

3 Responses to “Officially Old”

  1. shadowyperfectionc1153e25b5's avatar shadowyperfectionc1153e25b5 Says:

    it’s fabulous. Shows up every month. But it’s not “free”! You paid in for years. And good to get it while it’s still there. (I started at 62 and a day. Our financial guy said it would be a loss to have not waited only if I lived past 78. 🤣)

    • Kari's avatar Kari Says:

      I know.. rolled the dice on my start time. I gotta hang in there.

      And yeah, I know I paid in… it just *feels* like free money. I retired almost twenty years ago (though I did some sporadic paid consulting and editing work up until about 10 years ago). It will be fun to see all this crazy money come in. 🙂

  2. Kari's avatar Kari Says:

    PS. Glad I can see your comments now!


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