Woo - Hoo !

[broncovet]

Vets Lady

Congratulations!

Tbird is right. The insurance industry did a study and the average widow, regardless of the amount of life insurance received, is broke two years after her husbands death.

I would say its no different with VA retros..spend it wisely. There are lots of con artists out there trying to part people with their money, and they know that people who recently received a lump sum are particularly vulnerable.

One potentially wise thing to do with a large sum of money is to invest it in either annutities or dividend stocks and create for you additional income.

For example, AT &T (Symbol is "T" on the NYSE) is rated 5 Stars by Standard and Poors (the highest rating) and is currently paying about a 5.8% dividend. Before you invest anything, ask a trusted financial advisor for advice, preferrably one who has a series 6 or series 7 license. Ask him or her if an investment you are considering is appropriate for you.

[carlie]

VetsLady,

Congrats and spend wisely - it goes much faster than it comes.

Beware of people in need popping out of the woodwork and possibly

not letting everyone know - because sometimes money can bring the

worst out of people and they get jealous of other's.

[jbasser]

Here is a little ditty that will sum it up for you.

J

[Notorious Kelly]

Bravo, VetsLady!!!

We're all doing the happy dance for you (like Snoopy)

[VetsLady]

Thank you Everyone for all of the good wishes, happy dances and advice !!!

YES, short of keeping this inside a coffee can in a deep hole dug in an undisclosed location in our backyard,

we have learned how to save every dime and to save a dime on everything. These past few years have been tough.

My husbands greatest fears have evaporated with this recent sc, increased rating and retro.

Every day is precious and every day we have together is a gift. He was very worried that he would die

before the decision was made to sc him - something I always knew was in the back of his mind but he never

expressed his fear to me, until we received this recent news ..... he said "Now, I know you will be ok"

I know there are rules, etc for the DEA benefits, etc. and will let my mind go on vacation for a couple weeks before

I address this - I know we can get an earlier ED on his P&T, his medical records support it for at least the past 5 years.

And, there are still a few issues to deal with on the AO IHD ..... the bulk of the claim is complete - a little fine tuning and

I hope to have that completed within the next few months.

Now it's time to relax the brain cells for a little bit and NOT have his claim be the second thing on my mind each and every

minute of each and every day.

Thank you, thank you one and all for all of the support, guidance, and life jackets.

VetsLady and Proud to Be !

Edited December 30, 2010 by VetsLady

[halos2]

VetsLady, Great news to read here. Enjoy and have a well earned breather and rest. Remember to fill out the form once a year now for the P&T. You don't want anymore little mix ups.

Looks like a good year in store for you 2 now.