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Retirement Strategies and Avocations
educational, entertaining, cheap, easy, and can be
accomplished in ,varied time spans -- is a good
avocation. Any hobby that doesn't cost so much that
you have to work twice as hard to be able to afford it is
also good.
--
Susan French, Sarasota, Florida
I'd like to say I have a great scheme in place, but I
don't. I'm not depending on Social Security but I work
for a small company that has a 401 K plan in place that
allows matching dollars, so I'm trying to
mate~
as much
as possible and buy stock in this company. It seems to
be less risky than just investing, since I have a lot to say
about the success of the company.
--
Dave Bishop, Little Rock, Arkansas
Reading is my biggest hobby. No matter how much
schooling you've had, you still learn things when you
read. It also passes the time when there is nothing to
do. Plan ahead and retire early while you can still enjoy
what life has to offer. Start making a retirement fund as
soon as you start your first real job. Most importantly,
don't expect Social Security to take care of it all.
--
Opal Burton, Paragould, Arkansas
If I had saved $50 a month all my life, I could retire
with a comfortable income. Save when you are young
and "can't afford it." Actually, I hope to die in my tracks,
serving God. I trust the church (the Lord) to take care
of me if I become unable to work. Reading is a worthy
way to relax. Reading good books is a good way to
keep growing mentally. Gardening is a good way to
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