Retired from US Army with 20yrs 8 days. 70% Combat Related disability from the VA, plus military pension. Since my retirement in 1983, I have worked for several firms in IT Management and consulting positions.
I live on my VA Disability and military pension and bank my IT Administrator salary. My home will be paid off in 3 years, and I don't have anyother bills. If I put any charges on my AmEx card, I pay it off immediately.
When I turned 59.5 years old Icashed in 2 401K's, paid the taxes and put the money in several other secure investments. I'm 63 and could retire anytime I want, but I enjoy my work and the company I work for. I will continue to work as long as I continue to enjoy going to work in the morning.
...Rich