After you turn 65 you may no longer qualify for medical assistance, even if you were receiving assistance prior to age 65. This is because after you turn 65 you qualify for Medicare. In order to get you off of medical assistance, most states require an asset test in addition
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February 2024 Investing Update
For the second month of 2024, the DOW gained 846 points. That was another 2% gain for the month. Interest and dividend income was $1860 for the month. Withdrawals for living expenses came to $2500. Expense spending increased because of a $1600 refrigerator that was purchased in February. Overall, my
Continue readingJanuary 2024 Investing Update
For the first month of 2024, the DOW gained 461 points. That was about a 2% gain for the month. Interest and dividend income was $1816 for the month. Withdrawals for living expenses came to $1069. My account ended the month with a modest $296 gain. In the past month
Continue readingYear End 2023 Investing Update
For the month of December, the DOW gained 1444 points. That was a 13.74% gain for the year compared to a 9.4% loss in 2022. Interest and dividend income was $5,860 for the month. The monthly average in 2023 was $2470. Withdrawals for living expenses came to $1,210 for December.
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As I look back on my 2023 wish list, I am surprised that I wasn’t able to check any items off. This is what I had on my list: Trailer Tires, Storage Racks, Replacement Windows, CNC Router, and Good Health. I guess I am still here and survived COVID, so
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I think my girlfriend has an Amazon addiction. During the holidays, she can’t stop spending money on Amazon. During October and November, she spent $1134. That’s an average of $18.90 per day! I can see how much she is spending because I am on her checking account as a shared
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