tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601819916630680133.post5994811197652152499..comments2024-01-23T23:07:00.959-08:00Comments on GRACEful Retirement: Age or Stress or Both?Grace.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03557395027685855901noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601819916630680133.post-87044483822369598262011-07-12T11:03:49.317-07:002011-07-12T11:03:49.317-07:00I think it's also bureaucracy which is also ad...I think it's also bureaucracy which is also adding to the confusion. My worry is that when I get older, I won't know when my mental faculties diminish. I see many older relatives who were once very savvy start messing up finances and making mistakes but they can't admit that it's due to age.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601819916630680133.post-66028077893793777152011-07-11T19:52:28.629-07:002011-07-11T19:52:28.629-07:00MasterPo has several savings accounts but only 1 c...MasterPo has several savings accounts but only 1 checking account for just that reason.MasterPohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07247333453805284751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601819916630680133.post-75273634559151269562011-07-10T20:10:28.668-07:002011-07-10T20:10:28.668-07:00Ya know, at least with crosswords, I'm not con...Ya know, at least with crosswords, I'm not constantly being beat by eight year olds! I think I'll stick with them!Grace.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03557395027685855901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601819916630680133.post-23573586809140855352011-07-10T18:28:21.674-07:002011-07-10T18:28:21.674-07:00I went to a talk where the researchers did a study...I went to a talk where the researchers did a study on the effect of video games on thinking for older folks. They found strong positive effects. So if you don't like crossword puzzles...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601819916630680133.post-85868684567980322082011-07-10T13:29:48.101-07:002011-07-10T13:29:48.101-07:00I'm doomed. I cannot do a crossword puzzle if...I'm doomed. I cannot do a crossword puzzle if my life depended on it. Good grief. My mind is already going....<br /><br />I think it's a combination of age and too much information.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13940623529019637336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601819916630680133.post-29806199218286097082011-07-10T12:55:30.112-07:002011-07-10T12:55:30.112-07:00Grace,
Thanks for the link.
But the story doesn&#...Grace,<br />Thanks for the link.<br /><br />But the story doesn't end where I had it end. It got worse.<br /><br />After opening up the new, joint checking account, both DH and I got a new debit card in the mail, activated it and were on our way. Till 2 days later, I alone, got another debit card which stated my 'old??' new card was expired. Duh? And that I was to use this new card. I activated it again. And was on my merry way. I went to the gas station, got gas, used the card, everything was AOK. Went to do my monthly shopping, had the cashier finish packing up a months worth of groceries, swiped my card and was told I was not an authorized user. Say what? We tried 2 more times and I was declined all three times. Guess what happens when a debit card is declined three times? The account is seized and put on hold. Double duh?<br />I used another account, successfully paid and immediately rushed home to call bank. I was told that a 3rd card had been sent to me, with a different expiration date and I was to use this 3rd card. OK. Am I officially nuts at this point or nearing 95 years old? Since I didn't receive the 3rd card yet, they reactivated the 2nd card, temporarily till the 3rd card came. Not only did my 3rd card come, but they sent another card to my husband.<br />Oh, I'm so confused.<br />I called the bank yet again, wasted another 45 minutes of my life and I think I got everything straightened out. Now, I am convinced I did NOT make that payment error that cost me $44 in fees. I made my 2nd plea to have the bank refund my money and still haven't got a call back from the bank supervisor as promised.<br />On Monday, I will personally see the head banker, state my case for my refund and if questioned, I am going to plead insanity caused by the stress that bank placed on this older citizen due to age discrimination.<br /><br />Maybe they do this on purpose to us because they know we're older? Just another question to ponder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com