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Retirement Strategies and Avocations
required in early life. Service to God's Kingdom can
increase due to more available time. All of us go to
school, and we don't all get the same lessons to learn.
But the one we do get is ours. Happiness is like
manna. It is gathered in grains and enjoyed daily.
--
Gloria Evins, Bartlett, Tennessee
Develop a hobby that you enjoy; something that
helps you get over the rough times in your life. For me
this is music. It is relaxing to play the piano and sing.
I enjoy teaching others to enjoy this. I can be happy,
sad, angry, or any other mood with my music. It
relieves frustration. My goal is that I will not be a
burden on my children or fellow man when I am not
able to make a living. Each person needs to establish
retirement goals early and work toward those goals.
You must keep in mind that all plans must be flexible.
--
Mildred Horton, Midvale, Indiana
Plan to build a supplemental income that would add
to retirement. Determine in advance considerations
involving arrangements at the time of death in the
family. Record in advance vital statistics such as
funeral service proposals, lots or cremation, and estate
information.
In case of physical or mental
incapacitation, have a plan for care in a Christian home.
--
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Carlton, Portland, Oregon
Always try to have 10-12 percent of your paycheck
in some sort of pretax savings plan, no matter how
small or large your salary, because your regular
company retirement and social security will not be
sufficient to keep you living the standard to which you
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