Just skimmed through the book, "Too good to leave-to bad to stay" and determined I should leave. Even though my husband just started AA, all the decades of dealing with alcoholism have left me empty. I've been wanting to move on for a long time but stayed because of finances.
So I would like to get your input. I am 63, retired and have a combined pension and annuity of about $2,800 per month after taxes and health care premiums. I would buy a condo with cash from the proceeds of the sale of our house. We have no debt.
Do any of you live on that amount? My concerns are inflation, or outliving my money. I am pretty healthy except for arthritis and osteoporosis, which limit my mobility and ability to lift things.
I cannot return to work. The degenerative arthritis leaves me incapable of working at a computer for more than 30 minutes at a time (severe neck pain), and back pain prevents me from standing too long. In fact, I had to take early retirement because of these issues.
Any input is appreciated.