Some people just love to work and others have to work.  Because of both factors, many people in their 60s and 70s have put off retirement and are still working at least part time.  See this posting in The New York Times by Steven Greenhouse for the story:http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/13/business/retirementspecial/pushing-back-retirement-and-not-always-for-money.html?_r=0Hey retirement funds aside, if you love what you do, many times you don’t want to stop doing it.  Keeping active in mind and body is one way to stay young (at least in your mind).LOVE TO WORK!      Remember, for financial, accounting and tax musings,You can count on us to count for you! email bstonercpa@sbcglobal.net phone 818-317-6035 Website www.briantstonercpa.com

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Everyone’s financial situation is different, but one thing you can do is to strengthen your financial safety net.  Not all at once, but a little at a time; this can allow you to fight off financial problems that can bring others to their knees.  See this posting in The Christian Science Monitor by Trent Hamm for more details and ideas:http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/The-Simple-Dollar/2013/0307/How-to-build-a-financial-safety-netThis is important for everyone to at least look at.  Be ready for at least some disaster!Remember, for financial, accounting and tax musings,You can count on us to count for you! email bstonercpa@sbcglobal.net phone 818-317-6035 Website www.briantstonercpa.com

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Is this wishful thinking, dreaming or just people fed up with politians telling them how bad spending cuts will kill our way of life?  See this article by Steven Thomma in the Sacramento Bee:http://www.sacbee.com/2013/03/11/5252053/poll-finds-many-expect-little.htmlIt is too soon to tell, but we will see how this plays out. Remember, for financial, accounting and tax musings,You can count on us to count for you! email bstonercpa@sbcglobal.net phone 818-317-6035 Website www.briantstonercpa.com

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