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  • cabbagee@sopuli.xyztoPersonal Finance@lemmy.mlOn Retirement Savings
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    11 months ago

    The FIRE way is 25x the salary you want to have in retirement. If you’re in the US, make an account with the SSA to check your estimated social security benefits. Take the number with a large grain of salt.

    Truth be told, it’s all pretty bleak. I save and invest 50% of my income but when I do the numbers for retirement I’ll still be retiring ~65. Personally I’m a skeptic and don’t factor in social security, though. The depressing reality is if you’re saving for retirement then you’re already better off than most.


  • Is your condition stable, slowly worsening, or critical?

    Before you do anything, talk to your doctor. They might be able to recommend a specialist in-state or closer than NY. They may even be able to work with a doctor in another hospital. If you want to go to NY, talk to the hospital directly (not through your cousin) and buy the ticket as close as possible. Unless your condition is severe and worsening, they may not be able to take you in immediately. Look at the hospital online and see if they have telemedicine services. You might be able to make an appointment through that.

    Lastly, for the incoming medical bills my advice is this:

    • See if you qualify for financial aid through the hospital.
    • Get an itemized bill and ask if there’s anything that can be reduced.
    • Get the lowest payment plan that you can. Never miss a payment. After some time you might be able to pay it off a reduced bill or it may even be forgiven.

    Edit: Also, NTA as many people have said. Best of luck, friend.









  • cabbagee@sopuli.xyzOPtoPatient Gamers@lemmy.mlWitcher 3
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    1 year ago

    I agree, but after playing through the trilogy and wrapping up the third with 100+ hrs, it hit hard. I wish I could have experienced a good ending first. Who knows though? Maybe I’ll look back and be glad for it. It was a masterpiece of story telling and like you said, probably the most realistic ending.