When I broke my neck, my mom said to me, "Well- now you HAVE to go to school since making a living with your back is out of the question." DVR put me through college at Wayne State University and I worked 25 years as a programmer for Honeywell. Those were two good choices. I did not start building my retirement account right away - a bad decision. I I put into it for about 20 years but not as much as I could have. The company matched part of my contributions which is like getting free money - a good choice. I fionished up the last few years contributing 15% of my gross so it built up ok. I have yet to determine how much of the total is my contribution and how much in gains on investments - 2008 cost me about 40% of the total - I'm really hoping that returns before I start withdrawing it. Education and Savings are the two keys to resting at the end. Best of luck to you. AZDAVE In a message dated 12/30/2009 6:18:25 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
Hi Guys~ This site has helped me in soooo many ways. Your your input is valued~more than you could ever know. I am only 3 years post injury and the longer I read the more questions I have. At this point the following is most important: For those of you with more living experience as quads, what would be the one thing you would do different or maybe wish you would have done/or not done over the years? Fortunately I quit smoking before my accident and I no longer drink alcohol~ THANK YOU AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!! MANY BLESSINGS! Shelly 3 years post C6-C7 incomplete
