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Originally Posted by Villages PL
There are 53,364 centenarians in the U.S. today. That's according to the latest Census Bureau figures.
My "agenda" is similar to this thread's agenda. I want people to enjoy the best possible retirement. So, in my opinion, money and health are both essential to a successful retirement. You don't want to live a long life with no money, where's the fun in that? But, on the other hand, you don't want to be wealthy without the health you need to enjoy it. Where's the fun in that?
At 74, I'm saving over 75% of my retirement income because I feel I have many good (happy) years ahead of me. I feel the extra savings is warranted because markets go up and down and taxes may go up to pay for all those who haven't saved.
As far as the other part of the equation (health) I'm eating the best possible diet that I know how to eat. No junk-food is a big part of it and veganism is the ideal that I aspire to, and that's the way I eat most of the time.
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The phrase highlighted in yellow is guaranteed and it's not only to pay for those who haven't saved, but for those who are not working and paying taxes before retirement. They've put their full faith and trust in campaign promises. Not a wise way to live.
Your way is wise. (But what others eat is a very personal decision.)