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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It sounds like she held a professional position until she was 53 and has been working on and off since then.

If she put money away all those years that she was working she does have a nest egg.  She might have earned a pension, too.  Back when she started working pensions were pretty common.  I earned one and I've been a SAHM for nearly 20 years.  She has probably decided that her work career peaked some time ago and she isn't going to be earning much anymore.

I think it's fine for you to mention your concerns to her.  Out of curiosity, how old are you, Op?  And do you have siblings?

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I’m 34, divorced with two kids, make pretty good money (but have serious expenses). My brother is 26 and still finding his footing.[/quote]

Your mom is still young and has probably crunched the numbers for herself.  It's o.k. to ask her some questions because I can totally see how you don't want her assuming that she can move into your basement if things don't work out in her retirement.  Is she the type to be presumptuous like that?[/quote]

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