How to Retire on Social Security Alone

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after the super committee cuts social security and extends the age you won't have any choice but to continue working as a debt slave.Let's see how much of a cut congress takes ? Keep working longer and contribute so they can cut your benefits? Yeah right!!This article's a joke

patriot of FL 8:43PM October 20, 2011

Good ideas and food for thoughts. Also there were good "readers comments" and positive contributions (sans complainers).
The article should include interviews with real people and how they "make it work" on mostly Soc Sec. What is the lifestyle of those who can have a "quality" life on just Soc Sec? What part of the country are they at? We're not talking about living paycheck to paycheck and spending beyond what makes sense. Even the "wealthy" can get themselves in a bind by living beyond their means. It has to do with being "smart" about managing oneself, regardless of income.
A car that flaunts a certain lifestyle vs. one just for transportation.
Cable television vs. free DTV or internet TV.
$1000 workout machine vs. walking, biking, running
There are readers who have been able to make it work living overseas. They have a "full life" on very little dollars. That's something touched on by other Yahoo articles. Naturally they have an interest in other culture and aren't afraid to make "small talk" with strangers.

Steve of CA 12:47PM October 18, 2011

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ann kelsey of CA 8:55PM October 17, 2011

This con article is just another gimmick to steal from folks who worked hard, and those that are still working. Follow this advice and wind up with nothing.

JS of FL 5:02PM October 17, 2011

I live just outside of Boquete, Panama - about half an hour away, in the highlands of Panama up near the Costa Rican border.I Have lived here for almost 7 years , have run businesses here, learnt spanish and am involved with both the local expat and Panamanian communities. We get a lot of new people from the USA and Canada looking to move here every week. That is because the cost of living here is so much less than the US and the climate is generally wonderful ( ok not now in OCTOBER - its the rainy season!) ...BUT having said that, my advice, to all interested in living/retiring overseas is to come visit , rent a place for at least 6 months,get to know the community.I love it here but it is not for everyone and there are challenges.
Buena suerte! Dianne Heidke - author "The Boquete (Not for Tourists!) Handbook; The Insider's Guide to Surviving Life in Boquete.
www.theboquetehandbook.com

Dianne Heidke of FL 2:54PM October 12, 2011

I think that some of the people that get SSI get it because they are to lazy to work...and no one check them out to see if they need it or not...

Mary Roper of MO 10:40AM October 01, 2011

I get less than $700 a month and you want us to have new car and a house to live in...when you have to sell every thing that you have were are you to live...one child wants to pay rent and the other doesnt...but you are still a lone...you dont have friend or anyone that you can get any help...the car places want to charge to much to get your car fix so it will last a few more years...and you have to may payment on it...and you have a student loan that you have to pay back too...they have no mercy on you...so after I pay my insurance on my health and car...and student loan..I have no more that $300 to live on...and on top of that they wont hire anyone that will work hard for them...they want young people that all they want is the money but will not put out the work for it...you think about the way you treat us older people and start looking around...because most of us is homeless?????

Mary Roper of MO 10:36AM October 01, 2011

Be careful about moving to Florida to live just on SS. Record hurricane years 2004/2005 caused homeowners and flood insurance to go through the roof. Caused many on a fixed income out of their homes, some through foreclosure. Now it's "sinkhole" insurance. Rates up 2000% in some areas. It's crazy.

Ron Stack, Author, FL Broker of FL 12:28PM September 24, 2011

The locations in the side-article on where to live on SS alone are misleading. Most are small college towns where the 'average income' is distorted by the student population. Of course, if your kids will pay your tuition and you are happy living in the dorm, this could be a great retirement plan!

bill of CA 1:35PM September 16, 2011

Ive never understood why there is a penalty if you dont take Part B... I am RETIRED ...I pay health Ins premiums to the employer group health plan.....its over $650.00 a month...The SSI site and the Medicare site only gives answers for people who atain age 65 an are actively or currently working...

ROY of TX 5:12PM August 19, 2011