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poor mom is at retirement age. Social Security will be low. what can she do?

The estimate is $1,200/month from Social Security. She's don...
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What’s her spouse bringing in? If dead or divorced wha...
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(smells like mayo in this thread) wtf. directly pay her g...
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Why are non-whites so comfortable with being a burden on the...
glittery senate
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individualist vs collective mentality
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Just feels like people do so much to ensure the success of t...
glittery senate
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sex with men for money, like her son
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sex with men, like her son, for money
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razzle nubile skinny woman parlor
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don't live in the desert
Startling Shitlib
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$1200k covers her bills probably. How much is property tax?
Fuchsia pocket flask
  06/22/25
How is it only 1200 a month if she worked and earned credits...
very tactful library yarmulke
  06/22/25
Because the republican caucus exported all of the manufactur...
Fuchsia pocket flask
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which would mean she should get far less than $1,200 per mon...
lascivious milk
  06/22/25
Get a job at Whole Foods.
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if only she had 45 years to be better prepared for retiremen...
lascivious milk
  06/22/25
You need to support her, duh
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  06/22/25
cr. i didn't know that white people were so against supporti...
Concupiscible unhinged goal in life twinkling uncleanness
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not speaking about op’s situation specifically, but, i...
Electric ruby friendly grandma party of the first part
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yeah, just the bare minimum kind of a thing
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  06/22/25
sorry nigga , you are her pension
histrionic amethyst gay wizard
  06/22/25
Did she strike out at OCI or what?
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Can mortgages get senior discount adjustments? or can they j...
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sell her house and yolo abroad like tommy
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you're a pussy. judge.
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$1200 a month is $40 a day, you can eat like a king on that.
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Why doesn't she do low paying, non-manual job that she enjoy...
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even menial jobs are hard to get. always have been.
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Date: June 22nd, 2025 2:48 PM
Author: Vibrant public bath

The estimate is $1,200/month from Social Security. She's done low-paying manual labor her entire adult life, and her joints are too busted to do nearly all types of manual labor now. She has a paid-off house at least. What can she do to get more money?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49040361)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 2:51 PM
Author: Hyperventilating nowag

OnlyGrans

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49040363)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 3:33 PM
Author: Titillating Location Therapy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49040467)



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Date: June 23rd, 2025 10:04 AM
Author: slate gas station immigrant



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49042234)



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Date: June 23rd, 2025 10:04 AM
Author: Cruel-hearted Arrogant Hell Toaster



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49042237)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 2:51 PM
Author: wild sex offender

sorry we need that money to be given to illegal spic criminals, kikes, retarded blacks and various indian and chink scammers.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49040365)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 2:55 PM
Author: crystalline love of her life

who, btw, the boomers imported

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49040372)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 7:55 PM
Author: Autistic son of senegal school



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041210)



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Date: June 23rd, 2025 11:15 AM
Author: contagious really tough guy

don't forget israel. we need to arm israel and ensure that its citizens have free healthcare.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49042379)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 2:53 PM
Author: rambunctious space

Doordash

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49040368)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 2:57 PM
Author: disrespectful stage black woman

Sell house and move to one of the typical low cost of living expat countries.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49040379)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 2:59 PM
Author: turquoise business firm boistinker

Depending on where shes located and how much space she has in her home, she could rent out a spare bedroom to travel nurses.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49040382)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 3:02 PM
Author: tantric stimulating police squad

What’s her spouse bringing in? If dead or divorced what kind of spousal benefits is she entitled to? You didn’t mention her pension, 401(k)s, IRAs, taxable brokerage, cash deposit accounts, checking, etc.

The successful retiree has 7+ sources of income. If her only source of income is SS, she needs to go out and get 6 different jobs and get with the program like the rest of us sinners.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49040387)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 7:53 PM
Author: bisexual trailer park messiness



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041200)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 3:03 PM
Author: Concupiscible unhinged goal in life twinkling uncleanness

(smells like mayo in this thread)

wtf. directly pay her groceries each month. don't give her money directly if she's not responsible

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49040391)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 8:54 PM
Author: glittery senate

Why are non-whites so comfortable with being a burden on their children?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041335)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 9:06 PM
Author: Concupiscible unhinged goal in life twinkling uncleanness

individualist vs collective mentality



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041364)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 9:08 PM
Author: glittery senate

Just feels like people do so much to ensure the success of their children (I’m assuming this is also true in Asia, etc.). Having this expectation that they’ll be taking care of you for the last 30 years of your life is inherently going to stunt their success.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041368)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 9:30 PM
Author: Umber Dog Poop Potus

Is you kids can’t take care of you then they aren’t successful. Having an extra bedroom at home isn’t a big deal.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041418)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 10:02 PM
Author: razzle nubile skinny woman parlor

she could even sleep on the fucking couch if needed or floor fuck man its ur fuckign mom not some nigger stranger druggie on the street

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041463)



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Date: June 23rd, 2025 9:56 AM
Author: boyish french chef abode



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49042214)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 3:05 PM
Author: soul-stirring bronze nibblets

sex with men for money, like her son

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49040398)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 7:53 PM
Author: bisexual trailer park messiness

sex with men, like her son, for money



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041203)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 7:59 PM
Author: razzle nubile skinny woman parlor



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041225)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 3:11 PM
Author: Startling Shitlib

don't live in the desert

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49040413)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 3:15 PM
Author: Fuchsia pocket flask

$1200k covers her bills probably. How much is property tax?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49040430)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 3:15 PM
Author: very tactful library yarmulke

How is it only 1200 a month if she worked and earned credits

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49040431)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 3:17 PM
Author: Fuchsia pocket flask

Because the republican caucus exported all of the manufacturing jobs with NAFTA while destroying unions and she probably made like $9.99/hr.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49040436)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 10:12 PM
Author: lascivious milk

which would mean she should get far less than $1,200 per month.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041484)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 3:26 PM
Author: Aquamarine Razzle-dazzle Half-breed Indian Lodge

Get a job at Whole Foods.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49040459)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 8:11 PM
Author: lascivious milk

if only she had 45 years to be better prepared for retirement

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041270)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 8:23 PM
Author: motley lime foreskin striped hyena

You need to support her, duh

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041291)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 8:27 PM
Author: Concupiscible unhinged goal in life twinkling uncleanness

cr. i didn't know that white people were so against supporting their parents

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041294)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 8:40 PM
Author: Electric ruby friendly grandma party of the first part

not speaking about op’s situation specifically, but, in general, there is a high correlation between parents who find themselves in this situation and parents who are undeserving of unqualified support.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041307)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 8:43 PM
Author: Concupiscible unhinged goal in life twinkling uncleanness

yeah, just the bare minimum kind of a thing

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041312)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 8:44 PM
Author: histrionic amethyst gay wizard

sorry nigga , you are her pension

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041314)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 8:55 PM
Author: Puce garrison mad cow disease

Did she strike out at OCI or what?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041336)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 8:55 PM
Author: bull headed address

Can mortgages get senior discount adjustments? or can they just ask 75 y/os for paystubs?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041338)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 8:56 PM
Author: Hilarious heady karate candlestick maker

sell her house and yolo abroad like tommy

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041341)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 8:59 PM
Author: Bat-shit-crazy swollen kitty cat giraffe

she needs to get used to eating instant noodles every meal, like some third-world gook

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041343)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 9:07 PM
Author: glittery senate

How do people work for 40 years and not think, “hey, maybe I should save something if I don’t want to keep working until I die?” I stress out about whether I’m doing enough and I save a ton.

Serious question, not judging. My mom is in this situation too btw.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041365)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 9:16 PM
Author: histrionic amethyst gay wizard

I'd rather not be alive period, most hope to pass away before "retirement" on some level.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041383)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 10:12 PM
Author: lascivious milk

you're a pussy. judge.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041480)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 9:20 PM
Author: Puce garrison mad cow disease

$1200 a month is $40 a day, you can eat like a king on that.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041392)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 9:26 PM
Author: rose area

AirBnb the house. DoorDash until her eyes and reflexes go. Turo the car after that.

The serious answer is that people this age are supposed to be Wal-Mart greeters.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041409)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 9:29 PM
Author: Umber Dog Poop Potus

Don’t understand the question. Her son pays for her so she doesn’t have to stress during retirement. What kind of weird families do you have

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041414)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 9:29 PM
Author: Adventurous kitchen

Why doesn't she do low paying, non-manual job that she enjoys?

Work at a national park. Try to be a concierge at a hotel. Be a secretary, an aide, or a lunch lady at the local school. Substitute teach. Work in the church office. Be a clerk at a bookstore.

Not only CAN she work, she really SHOULD work. This idea that retirement is supposed to be a 25 year vacation is insane and probably hurtful.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041416)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 9:31 PM
Author: Hilarious heady karate candlestick maker

even menial jobs are hard to get. always have been.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041420)



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Date: June 23rd, 2025 10:07 AM
Author: Diverse Background Story Lay

especially when competing with https://i.imgur.com/XbiBEyw.png

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49042244)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 9:31 PM
Author: henna corner travel guidebook

actually, sounds like she's not at retirement age at all



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041419)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 10:13 PM
Author: Electric ruby friendly grandma party of the first part



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041487)



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Date: June 22nd, 2025 10:00 PM
Author: razzle nubile skinny woman parlor

how could ur first choice not have been "mom move in with me"

lmfao at modernity u people are why jews will never lose

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49041461)



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Date: June 23rd, 2025 12:20 PM
Author: boyish french chef abode

Just do have your old man move in with you.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49042569)



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Date: June 23rd, 2025 12:34 PM
Author: Cruel-hearted Arrogant Hell Toaster

This is miserable for both parties. She wants to watch game shows and fox news, while I want to watch hardcore porn. We should each have our own place.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49042612)



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Date: June 23rd, 2025 10:03 AM
Author: Mint boiling water

Sell her house and have her move in with you. She could pick up the electric bill or something and provide free babysitting. you'd be better off.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49042230)



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Date: June 23rd, 2025 10:05 AM
Author: Cruel-hearted Arrogant Hell Toaster

How has nobody mentioned a reverse mortgage? Reverse mortgage, especially with home prices being what they are now. So you don't inherit anything, so what.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49042239)



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Date: June 23rd, 2025 11:13 AM
Author: Umber Dog Poop Potus

Usually not for reverse mortgage but it makes sense here especially with a son who doesn’t want to take care of his elderly mother.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49042377)



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Date: June 23rd, 2025 10:09 AM
Author: out-of-control hot parlour mad-dog skullcap

we do have a social safety net in this country for olds. her house is paid off, she'll get medicare/medicaid, and she probably qualifies for food stamps on $1200 a month. she'll be fine assuming she has any sort of savings for emergencies.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49042254)



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Date: June 23rd, 2025 1:08 PM
Author: Exciting hideous dilemma prole

tell her to move to Cambodia. why would you want to retire in US? it's a shithole in decline



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5741829&forum_id=2#49042763)