Retirement - looking for savings ideas

69conv said

Little known secret is your SS is weighted towards your last 3 years income before retirement. So we threw most of the income on my wifes and she retired first, I'll probably work til 66 and a few months. It will make over a $500/month difference on what we draw. They say got into retirement with minimal debt and a reliable car. Good luck! BTW agree on finish the car! Looks great.

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For SS, you get an 8% raise each year at age 68, 69, 70. Where else can you do that? Due to chronic illness, I don't plan on living too long so the choice to draw SS at age 62 is an easy one.
I started a 403b (like a 401k) and put everything into a fixed 3% fund. Over my life, I've had about as much luck with stock as I do when I go to Vegas. I don't like gambling so I erased it.
If you have an expensive hobby as it looks like you may, I'd keep working. Hobbies keep a guy happy.
Another thing we did is stop going out to eat and cook more at home. Better food for less. Seems like the less you spend on food, the healthier you eat.
Buy the pricey things you want while you are working.

I'll probably think of a few more tips.