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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]These replies are bonkers to me. My father and mother are 82 and 78, respectively. They’re down in Mexico, where they go every winter for 6-8 weeks, and are living it up with a bunch of similarly aged friends—snorkeling, sunning, enjoying the seafood and drinks. They usually go on another international trip once a year as well. They cook, garden, work out, are involved in book and film clubs, and frankly make this stage of life look amazing. And they are not outliers. People live a long time these days, and many of them are in great health. Writing yourself off in your mid-50s is just giving up. [/quote]

It is wonderful PP that both your parents are living such active and social lives.
However know that is not what typical people their age do.

And yes, nowadays many people in their 40’s and 50’s are getting cancer which is sad.

I think 55 is the perfect age to begin to plan ahead.
At this age you are still mentally/physically able to move and downsize if need be.
And you are healthy enough to not feel the pressure of time following you like a dark cloud.

If you have grown kids it is a perfect time to discuss your end of life plans/decisions since your kids will be more willing to listen to what you want vs. panicking since they know that you likely are not going to die very soon.[/quote]

Tons of people still have kids in the house at 55. [/quote]

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