After Retiring, Give Work Another TryDecember 1, 2008America’s baby boomers are starting to retire—or at least they’re daydreaming about it. While the economy is discussed at every turn, some veterinarians are wondering if they’re in for surprises once they take the plunge into retirement. But seasoned retirees say, “Come on in, the water’s fine.” Some retired veterinarians say they suspect the media are making matters worse by keeping economic talk in high profile. They say retirement is still the same–it’s all common sense. “Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket,” says Everett Macomber, DVM, a Centralia, Wash., native and a 2006 retiree. “Eliminate all debts and try living on the budget you’ll rely on once your earnings have decreased. If you can survive financially, the rest will smooth itself out.” All the veterinarians contacted for this story said the mental preparation of retirement is more important than financial concerns. Veterinarians, known to be wise financial planners, probably have all their ducks lined up. The big surprises will come once the traveling and golfing envisioned during long workdays gets old and the retiree needs to find something more structured and feasible to fill daily life. The American Assn. of Retired Veterinarians (AARV) helps new retirees transition …
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