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 Muffy Vanderbear Bal Masque 1991 New 8  US $9.99
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 HTF CARE BEAR JUMBO PLUSH BABY HUGS 30 TALL US $49.99
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 ANNETTE FUNICELLO CUTE AS A BUTTON BEAR Premiere Edition Ltd NRFB RETIRED US $47.99
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 BOYDS PLUSH RARE HEATHER HEATHCLIFFE PLUMBEARY NWT 94536WH RETIRED US $24.99
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 Dean S Bearsalot Rare Boyds Bears 21 inch Retired Style 510501 with tags US $24.99
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 Boyds Bear Tarragon 16 Black Chenille Bunny Retired NWT US $7.99
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 Boyds Bear 14 White Chenille Girl Bear Rosebud Outfit Retired NWT US $8.99
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 BOYDS BEARWEAR PIN – Boyds Bear Love Conqures All” – Very Good Shape – SAVE US $3.09
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 BOYDS BEARWEAR PIN – Boyds Bear Teacher “Learn” – Very Good Shape – SAVE US $3.09
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 BOYDS BEARWEAR PIN – Boyds Teddy Bear “Love” – Very Good Shape – SAVE US $3.09
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 BOYDS BEARWEAR PIN – Boyds Bear Teacher “Learn” – Very Good Shape – SAVE US $3.09
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 Gabrielle Winnie the Pooh Bear 70yrs of Classic Pooh US $50.57
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 vintage Boyds bears 1364 retired Hollie bear with bluejean dress on US $20.00
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 BOYDS BEAR LIDDY PEARL CRUMPLETON RETIRED US $35.00
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 Cherished Teddies inclplates some pieces rare retired limited edition Job lot US $16.58
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 HUMBOLDT BROWN 6 big ear GRIZZLY BEAR by BOYDS BEARS US $10.50
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 Boyd bears retired US $21.49
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 2006 RETIRED BUILD A BEAR SNOW LEOPARDWORLD WILDLIFE FUND SERIESW TAGS US $8.00
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 Retied Boyds Bear Mistle Investment collection In Very Good condition US $10.00
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 Boyds Spooky black cat dressed in peach US $12.00
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 Boyds Friends black Wht cat in excellent condition Retired US $8.00
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 Boyds Bear Arlington B Beanster In excellent condition Retired US $19.99
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 Boyds bear Fuzzy white 16 inches Tall 1985 1998 Very Cute and collectible US $12.99
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 Boyds Bears Collection Ltd Bubba Bears 93 95 Plush Stuffed 13 Retired 1364 NIP US $29.99
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 Boyds Bear Caledonia as the Narrator Figurine US $7.99
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 Boyds Bear BaileyTrue Love Frame US $7.99
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 Boyds Bear Bailey as the Bride Figurine US $7.99
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 Very cute Wuzzie Gray colored velveteen Boyds Bear and only 6 inches tall US $2.00
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 Boyds bear NEEDS LOVING HOME JBBean Series 1985 1994 US $3.00
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 Boyds Dog Great condition Betty Biscut Retired and Jointed 1985 1995 US $5.00
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 Boyds Blackbear Plush Retired US $7.99
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 Retired 2002 Boyds Bear Plush Sailor Girl Mercedes 8 Inches US $10.00
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 Boyds Rabbit 1988 2000 Retired Collectable US $6.99
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 Bunny Boyds Bears In the Attic Fluff Pufflepoof US $6.99
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 Build A Bear Workshop 2003 Holiday Reindeer 18 Plush Retired US $11.99
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 GANZ COTTAGE COLLECTIBLES JOINTED BUMBLE BEE BUTTERFLY 2000 LORRAINE CHIEN BEAR US $74.99
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 BOYD BEARS LOT RETIRED AMERICANA BOYDS BEST DRESSED SERIES BEARICAN FAMILY US $49.99
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 2001 BOYD BEARS LOT CLEMENTINE MCCOY SET OF 3 PLUSH BEARS W TAGS NICE US $19.99
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 Muffy VanderBear Hoppy VanderHare Paw De Deux Ballet Set NWT US $27.25
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 Muffy VanderBear Hoppy VanderHare Easter Fantasy Set with Collector Egg NWT US $27.95
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 VIB NORTH AMERICAN BEAR COMPANY VINTAGE “BEARIE ANTOINETTE” BEAR US $9.99
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 Boyds black Cat SPOOKY TANGAWEEN 10 mint with tags US $9.99
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 Boyds Mohair Bear WILLIAM HENRY BEARINGTON 12 Retired QVC exclusive 2004 US $9.99
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 RETIRED BAILEY FROM THE HEAD BEAN COLLECTION 10 BEAR US $8.99
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 MICHELLINE BEIGE LIGHT BROWN 75 PLUSH HARE by BOYDS BEARS and HARES US $10.99
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 SARA II BUTTER WHITE 8 PLUSH HARE by BOYDS BEARS and HARES US $10.99
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 Peter Fagan Colour Box Hopscotch cat STRIPED CAT GINGER H1 retired RARE US $1.56
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 Peter Fagan Colour Box Hopscotch cat BLACK CAT H10 retired RARE US $1.56
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 Peter Fagan Colour Box Hopscotch cat LEOPARD H78 retired RARE US $3.48
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 BABY GUND ORGANIC DOG BLANKIE LOVE OUR EARTH US $9.99
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 BABY GUND PLAYSET PEEK N PLAY CHEESE and MICE 319901 RETIRED US $10.99
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 GUND CUBBINS 18 huggable brown bear US $19.99
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 GUND bear HUGHES US $9.99
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 Boyds Bear Simon Beanster Andy Retired w Tags US $12.00
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 Boyds Bears Victora Leigh Plush Bear Basket Gift Set US $19.99
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 NWT SEALED THE MUFFY COLLECTION VANDER BEAR WEAR 1991 RETIRED US $49.99
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 Boyds Bears Aunt Mamies Baskets Set of 3 US $9.99
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 Cheesecake Factory Teddy Bears in the Pjs pink blue US $24.95
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 Boyds Bears Elijahs Gathering Basket Small US $7.99
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 Boyds Bears Dollstone Collection JEAN W ELLIOT and DEBBIETHE BAKERS NIB US $9.99
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 Boyds Bears Bearstone Collection GRAFFITIEPUT ON YOUR HAPPY FACE NIB 01 US $18.99
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 Boyds Bears Bearstone Collection DOC BUZZBY Ornament NIB Ret 1995 US $9.99
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 Boyds Bears Bearstone Collection ROSS W BETSYEVERYBODY LOVES A PARADE NIB US $19.99
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 Boyds Bears NICHOLAS THE GIFTGIVER 1995 RET NIB US $9.99
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 Boyds Bears Bearstone Collection MARGARET with KRISTEN NIB 2001 US $19.99
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 Boyds Bears Folkstone Collection BEATRICETHE GIFTGIVER NIB Ret 1995 US $17.99
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 Boyds Bears Bearstone Collection EMMIT KLEANSWEEP NIB Ret 2000 US $14.99
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 Boyds Bears Bearstone Collection HOOK PETER WENDY TINK NIB 2003 US $19.99
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 Boyds Bears Bearstone Collection FELDMAN D FINKLEBEARG DOOLEY NIB 1998 US $19.99
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 1990 93 Retired Boyds Bear Good condition US $4.99
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 RARE BAD TASTE SPECIAL COLLECTORS EDITION PINK RANDY 644\3000 SIGNEDBY PETE US $23.69
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 RARE BAD TASTE BEAR SPECIAL COLLECTORS EDITION VIOLET 255\500 SIGNED BY PETE US $47.39
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 RARE BAD TASTE SPECIAL COLLECTORS EDITION HUEY 265\500 SIGNEDBY PETE US $31.59
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 RARE BAD TASTE SPECIAL COLLECTORS EDITION DREW 288\500 SIGNED BY PETE US $31.59
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 RETIRED RUSS BERRIE PLUSH 7 SCARLET BEAR NWT ^^ US $6.25
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 RARE BAD TASTE SPECIAL COLLECTORS EDITION HORACE 255\500 SIGNEDBY PETE US $31.59
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 RARE BAD TASTE SPECIAL COLLECTORS EDITION HEADLEY 278\500 SIGNEDBY PETE US $31.59
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 Vintage Penny Whistleby Boyd Bear Travel Case Clothes MWT Retired Mint Cond US $54.95
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 Boyds Bear REBECCA BEARIMORE Velveteen dress jacket LOVELY 16 w tags US $29.99
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 Mrs Bradley by Boyds Bears NEW Hat Sweater 94900CD Orig $3999 Retired US $9.00
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 Mrs Mertz by Boyds Bears NEW Hat Sweater 918331 Orig $2999 Retired US $9.00
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 Mrs Trumbull by Boyds Bears NEW Hat Sweater 91833 Orig $3799 Retired US $9.00
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 Boyds Bear ‘Olivia R Thornbeary’ Limited Ed Girl Bear 14”H Retired w Tags US $6.95
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 Build a Bear RETIRED SCRUFFY PUPPY dog brown tan shaggy fur VERY SOFT EUC US $12.99
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 Bearington Bear Plush 15 Graham VERY RARE 1227 1998 2002 Retired New w Tag US $300.00
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 Russ Berrie LEAPER 12 Hand Knit Frog RETIRED Bouquets n Blossoms w TAG 4989 US $49.99
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 Boyds Bears VIRGINIA THISTLEBEARY Archive Collection US $7.99
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 Boyds Bears GEORGE BERRIMAN 10 Bear Navy Corduroy Retired 2000 US $9.99
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 Boyds Bears KEVIN G BEARSLEY Knit Lighthouse Sweater RETIRED US $8.99
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 Boyds Bears SUGAR McRIND Watermelon Patch Collection US $9.99
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 10 Love A Lot Care Bear Joke A Lot Edition 2004 Nwts X Rare US $50.00
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 Boyds Bears SUSIE B BEARLOVE Special Occasion Edition Mothers Day Bear US $8.99
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 Boyds Bears RUTHIE MOM FLOWER POT Special Occasion Edition Bear 82524 US $7.99
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 Boyds Bears MOMMA MacBEARSLEY BABY Special Occasion Edition Bear 82515 US $12.99
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 Boyds Bears DOROTHY B BEANSLEY Special Occasion Bear Embroidered MOM US $9.99
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 Boyds Bears NANA Special Occasion Edition Mothers Day Bear 82523 US $8.99
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 Boyds Bears CARRIE N LOTSALOVE Special Occasion Edition Bear 82518 US $7.99
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 2003 8 Surprise Care Bear Carlton Cards Nwts VHTF RARE US $40.00
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 13 Tenderheart Care Bear Plush 20Th Ann Carlton Cards Nwts 2002 Rare Color US $50.00
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 Boyds Bears Twila White Plush Teddy Bear Archive Collection with Tags Retired US $5.50
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Can You Retire Before You Die?
Most of us are familiar with these statistics...
Out of 100 people who starts working at the age of 25, by the age 65:
* 1% are wealthy
* 4% have adequate capital stowed away for retirement
* 3% are still working
* 63% are dependant on Social Security, friends, relatives or charity.
* 29% are dead.
More Statistics on "The GOLDEN Years"
Retirement by the Governments own statistics:
* The average savings of a 50 year old in the U.S. is $2500.
* 32 Million Americans are currently threatened with bankruptcy.
* More than 1,000,000 [1 Million] filed for bankruptcy in the year 2000.
More Statistics...
Out of every 100 people who reach the retirement age of 65:
* 62 retire with less than $25,000 in assets and depend on Social Security or family for their retirement.
* Another 35 retire with less than $100,000, have some form of pension in addition to Social Security and are just making it in their retirement. If either Social Security or their pension went away they would have a very difficult time surviving.
* 2 of the 3 remaining retirees have an adequate pension or retirement account. They have assets of between $100,000 and $750,000. They do appreciate having the additional money they receive from Social Security, but could survive without it.
* The last of these 100 retirees, is the only one who is financially independent. This retiree has assets approaching or exceeding $1,000,000. They do not need the income from Social Security at all.
Which group above will you be in when it is time for you to retire?
Still More Statistics...
"According to recent Governmental statistics, most people are very concerned about their financial security in retirement. Over 70% believe they won't have enough money put away for retirement. Of those between the ages of 30 and 54, almost 80% feel this way about their future.
One of the factors is the uncertainty of Social Security. In the mid 1970's, 2/3 of the people surveyed said they were quite confident Social Security would be there for them when they retired.
In 1980, of those surveyed, 2/3 commented that they were not confident that Social Security would be there to support them in retirement. They felt that if Social Security was still a functioning service, it probably would not be paying an adequate amount to cover a reasonable standard of living.
So if this is the case... why aren't people socking away hoards of money so they are not part of the statistics? Well, it seems that saving for retirement is a difficult task to master for the average person.
Some have difficulty saving on a systematic basis. With others, it's often the case of having good intentions but very poor follow-through. Still others, it's that they make poor selections with the saving and investment vehicles they choose."
Clearly, the working-class scenario of toiling away building someone else's empire for forty years, trying to accumulate wealth (money) so one can retire comfortably, is NOT working. Most people would like to retire with dignity. Wouldn't you?
Have we shown you enough? Well, here's a few more facts...
"The rising stock market and escalating property values, while adding general prosperity, hide the brutal fact that for many Baby Boomers-who are now turning 50, retirement may not be a pretty picture.
Over the next 20 years, 76 million of us born between 1946 and 1964 will hit 50. For most, that means facing up to the harsh questions of how, or even if, they will be able to afford to retire.
With meaty employment pension plans gone the way of ancient history, and Social Security increasingly becoming an uncertainty, the lifestyle of retirees is no longer leisure, golfing, fishing and travel. In fact, the lifestyle for many retirees may be continued work and "cans of Spam . . . and not Caviar and Travels."
The latest Census Statistics show that only 1 out of every 10 Americans today, is financially prepared to retire when they reach the age of 65.
What about the Current Economic Situation?
As we know, the economy is teetering on recession, companies continue to lay off in great numbers. And, you may as well kiss true job security good-bye. It doesn't seem to exist anymore.
And although you may be one of those that make it to retirement and manage to hang on to your job, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, at 65 only 5% have enough money to retire on.
And since the standard route of working a traditional job has failed for 95% of all Americans. Shouldn't you be seriously RE-evaluating the traditional career job employment scenario and if it is going to get you to and take you through retirement financially sound?
Here's the real kicker... You and most of the people you know are going to work for at least 30 to 40 years .... at jobs you hate... with bosses you hate... with commutes you hate... with hours that you hate. What a life - failing while you are miserable most of the time. Do you want to do this for the next 40 years?
So What Can You Do About It?
Well, one pro-active move you can make is to avoid common and costly retirement planning mistakes that could seriously jeopardize your future and the lifestyle you dream of for your retirement.
Mistake Number 1: Procrastination
Mistake Number 2: Not realizing that you'll need a specific amount of money to sustain you each month when retired.
Mistake Number 3: Relying on the belief you'll be able to draw FULL Social Security benefits.
Mistake Number 4: The under-estimation of your medical costs if you are not in good health.
Mistake Number 5: Not setting up your long-term-care insurance early.
Mistake number 6: Making the assumption that you can retire early.
Mistake Number 7: Getting into the false hope that in retirement you will be in retirement-mode.
Mistake Number 8: Failing to seek expert financial and retirement guidance.
Start focusing on these commonly made mistakes and make sure you are not falling into the traps they can create. If you recognize some of them in your portfolio, get them fixed so you are on the right track. You don't want any of them to affect your retirement planning and live-on income.
Start a pro-active plan NOW! If you want to be able to live financially stable now and into your "golden" retirement years, you need to make changes in the strategies you're presently using.
One other pro-active move you can make is to join the home-business boom. It is the next big trend. CNN reports that a new home based business is started in the United States every 11 seconds.
Why? Well because a new home based business offers a low start-up investment compared to a brick and mortar, or franchise business, low monthly overhead, and you can start part-time while still employed, and create time leverage, residual income, and tax benefits for yourself. Tax expert Sanford Botkin says that a home business can result in tax savings of $3,000 to $9,000 per year.
Follow this trend, however do proceed wisely - you don't want to get into a situation where you are wasting time or money out of your pocket.
Make sure you do your research. You are looking for an income generating system that allows you to build substantial supplemental income, PASSIVELY; where you don't have to give up your life, or your spare time to run it successfully.
You don't want to be adding a lot of additional work hours to your day, otherwise, you might as well start commuting to a second job site.
Start now... remember, procrastination is mistake #1... That way when you do decide to retire, unlike the income earned at a job, which stops when the work stops, the residual income from your home based business will continue to pay you long after the work is completed. Leaving you to enjoy your retirement free and to the fullest.
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What other jobs are there that I can retire very early?
Hi, other than the military and police officer jobs, what other jobs are there for early retirement?
I have been on SSI for over 2 years but it seems I'm not qualified for it forever.
You can retire early in any position providing you have enough money in a 401K plan. The answer to your question really depends on your age and living expenses more than what kind of job to take. When you do find employment, make sure to work for a company that will match your 401K contributions and put as much in as you can. Keep your expenses low and save for the future. If you are 30 and want to retire at 50, that's 20 years to build up your retirement. Put in as much as you can, stay away from credit card debt, consider a part time business or job, and concentrate on having $500,000+ to retire on depending on your living expenses through your retirement. You cannot expect to live now with a million dollar home, fancy car, designer clothes and have that kind of net worth when you retire. The key is to plan long term.
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