Lurker's Corner

So, today I was billed for my first two months of retiree medical benefits and set up automatic debit for that.

My final paycheck arrived by mail last week, six days after payday because AT&T cut off automatic deposit the day after I went off payroll.

As for what's left of my severance check? Give it 45 days, then another 15 for the USPS, then complain.

Unless you are part of a doomsday cult, of course, is that you should have X number of months' salary in the bank for emergencies that do not involve party clothes or booze.

DO IT OMG ALL THE MONTHS DO IT OR GO MAD I SAY

(Throat clearing noise) yeah. Having an emergency fund that keeps you out of your retirement it a really good idea.

Also, the earlier you start saving for retirement, the less you can afford to contribute because sorcery, I mean compounding interest. All those dull financial types are not making this stuff up.

You may all congratulate me on my early, unexpected retirement from All Your Phones Are Belong to Us.

My emotions, they are mixed.