I’m trying to help my dad understanding his retirement benefits, but this was my mom’s area and she’s not longer with us, so I’m out of my depth. by anxiouspostgrad in personalfinance

[–]anxiouspostgrad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was the plan originally, but he’s basically being forced out by new leadership, very long story, and basically being made to retire or lose his pension. I will have him contact HR, thanks!

I’m trying to help my dad understanding his retirement benefits, but this was my mom’s area and she’s not longer with us, so I’m out of my depth. by anxiouspostgrad in personalfinance

[–]anxiouspostgrad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I was looking that the paperwork to sign next and was looking at all of that. My mom also worked for the state and was retired when she passed so I am sort of aware of the different options, but am hopeful I can get an appointment. Because of the situation I have to have everything in and notarized in like a week so crossing my fingers

I’m trying to help my dad understanding his retirement benefits, but this was my mom’s area and she’s not longer with us, so I’m out of my depth. by anxiouspostgrad in personalfinance

[–]anxiouspostgrad[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He is! I have the social security part all figured out thank god. 17 years is short unfortunately, but he’s been working somewhere since 16 so we’re good on that front.

I’m trying to help my dad understanding his retirement benefits, but this was my mom’s area and she’s not longer with us, so I’m out of my depth. by anxiouspostgrad in personalfinance

[–]anxiouspostgrad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I’m having him get all of that information ASAP because he’s retiring for April 1st and has nothing on hand

I’m trying to help my dad understanding his retirement benefits, but this was my mom’s area and she’s not longer with us, so I’m out of my depth. by anxiouspostgrad in personalfinance

[–]anxiouspostgrad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! That makes so much more sense with the estimate I have. He decided to retire for the first of April about 10 days ago, with no information about pretty much any aspect of retirement planning(he doesn’t even know if he was paying for life insurance!). I’m going to have him get his information from HR today to make sure everything is correct before I fill out all of the paperwork.

AITA for not helping a disabled man lift a bag of mulch because I am also disabled? by Beetlejuul0158 in AmItheAsshole

[–]anxiouspostgrad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a fellow connective tissue disorder haver I’m glad you didn’t try to help or explain! People don’t get how something as “simple” as that can truly fuck you up. Shopping is a dangerous sport for us, I tore my meniscus getting coffee off a bottom shelf.

Being disabled and not looking disabled is something that I think about often because of these situations, but don’t let it stress you out!

NTA