Friday, Feb 26, 2016 at 05:05
I retired in October 2014 when I reached the age of 60, as I was going to be not needed in a few months anyway.
I had owned two houses at different times previous to this, and both Ex. wives are now happily living in them now, rent free :(
I did some sums and after a long hard think what would be best for us, the Lady I have now (she actually likes me), we bought a new Cruiser and decked it out, ($90,000) a new Caravan ($70,000) and a cheap House ($92,000) in the west.
All this cost me less than a house in
places like Rocky or Mackay for example, where our kids/grandkids live.
I owe nobody a cent, and I am happily supporting my bad habits and travels from my Super until I reach the age of 66, and then "maybe" I can get a pension, assuming the Government on the day has a few bob left to give.
Over my working life I have paid around $1.1 million in income tax, so just on that note I think (but not sure) I am entitled to get a little back from the government for the few miserable years I have to live after the age of 66.
It is not unreasonable to want to enjoy yourself, and have some comforts after working 45 or 50 years.
Just my thoughts on this subject.
Cheers
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