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Re: Why Can Ben Stein Retire at 61?

Manny — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 18:28:51 -0000

Thanks for the review of Ben Stein. I am a big fan of his book "How Successful People Win", which has a beautifully poetic, inspiring, "big picture" view of how the world works. I review the book here:

http://successbooks.blogspo...

Re: Why Can Ben Stein Retire at 61?

mapgirl — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:43:15 -0000

I love Ben Stein. I really do. He's smart, witty and entertaining. What more could a girl want?

Re: Why Can Ben Stein Retire at 61?

Randy — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 13:11:17 -0000

Ben's comment about annuities is indeed true. My grandmother is in her early 90's now, and receives an annuity check plus soc. security. My parents have told me that her social security covers the basics, and the annuity covers the frills (trips to see great-children (my kids) for example).

I have a dinosaur pension and am glad of it. I know that when I'm 85 I won't have to worry about juggling investments. Don't get me wrong, I max my 401k and IRA, but I consider my pension my version of a 'safety net'.

Randy