1. Become debt free, that really allows flexibility, I retired at 56 because of that.
2. If you’re already comfortable with what you’re going to have for retirement (pensions, etc.), spend it, enjoy life, you’re not guaranteed tomorrow. I was healthy at 63, now at 69 I’ve had cancer, surgery, and seeing all kinds of specialists. But I don’t need sympathy, God has been good to me, my point is enjoy life while you can.
3. If you’re frugal, consider buying the best (or near) instead of the most economical. I made that change about a year ago.
Being an expat pensioner (term I heard often in Thailand) it caught my eye.
I have Army buddies that invested well, have money in the bank, but are careful to spend to not decrease their investments.
Several of us has decent pension incomes from Military, SS, other that our spending is based on those monthly paychecks which does not cut into out investment income.
My biggest mistake IMHO was to agree to an annuity. It was great when it started, but 10 years later there is no inflation adjustment.
That said, I believe the Dems who hate the military will eventually target retired military also receiving SS, charging us with double dipping. I'm probably OK, but new military retires should be watchful.
But this was not a standard raid, the FBI has never conducted such a search. Moreso, did the FBI coordinate with the secret service to ensure presidential safety?
The FBI in response released a statement, insisting the bureau followed "standard protocol" during the operation, which "includes a standard policy statement" on the use of force.
Was this standard policy used for the search of Biden or Hillary?
What stupid people are forgetting is that when you have a hostage situation like this you declare them dead and eliminate the attackers. Anything less than that invites more of the same.