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Originally Posted by ssmith
We used to live in Wheaton and would drive to your mall! Now, mind you, that was about 30 years ago. Have been back a couple of times. Like you, we are too young to make it to the TV soon and have to be content to visit often. Also have to hope and pray that retirement will still be do-able at 62! Wish there was a way for young retiree's to pool together and buy an affordable health plan....then we would be there sooner!
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Hi ssmith, Actually for as close as I live to Woodfield Mall - about 5 miles - I probably don't go there more than 4 times a year and never during the month of December. If I don't step into Woodfield unless I absolutely have to, I'm not tempted to buy something I really don't need. Sales tax in suburban Cook (also known as Crook) County is 9.5% now, but it is supposed to be lowered to 9.25% sometime in 2012. Yes, that health insurance is a biggie for me. I'm hoping to survive my job for another 8-9 yrs., but I would still need to work at some job after 59 to get health insurance coverage. I will be in TV renting for 8 days starting July 6, and I hope to return to TV to rent in October. I'm fortunate that with my years of service with my employer, I receive a lot of vacation. If I only received 2 wks. of vacation per yr. getting down to TV would be a lot harder. Happy 4th of July to you!