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Paying Bills

to pay your bills when on a pension often you’ll need an extension

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Jim Slaughter

Date: 7/9/2023 10:55:00 AM

I haven't reached that point yet, /Bill, but I may at some point. Just hope the SSA holds out at least as long as I do.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/9/2023 8:05:00 PM

More about other friend I know than Sara and I, but things can get tighter if this inflation continues. Have a great week Jim! Bill

Speaks Volumes

Date: 6/16/2023 4:19:00 PM

Its when They arrive all on the same day, thats when it causes dismay!! Comfort an extention will bring. Saves hocking your wedding ring. Loved this Bill ..

Bill Baker
Date: 6/16/2023 5:04:00 PM

Welcome to Poetry Soup Lifetime Thanks for the visit and comment on my poem, Speaks Volumes. :-) Have a great weekend! Bill

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/12/2023 8:17:00 PM

And once you get that extension, it only raises the tension... And so it goes... Good point, Bill!

Bill Baker
Date: 6/13/2023 5:11:00 PM

Actual that exactly right. I'm glad I'm in a better place now. Thanks for the comments Gershon' A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 6/12/2023 6:30:00 PM

Especially with inflation, causing so much irritation :/ :)

Bill Baker
Date: 6/13/2023 5:10:00 PM

That's the truth. Thanks for the visit and comments, BJ. I'll pay a visit to your poetry soon my friend. Hugs, Bill

Michael Tor

Date: 6/12/2023 6:30:00 PM

lol I hear you there Bill I just retired and feel the crunch.

Bill Baker
Date: 6/13/2023 5:09:00 PM

I just commented on your retirement in another reply to another poem. You'll like retirement once you settle into it. Good to see you my friend. Blessings, Bill

Brian Sambourne

Date: 6/11/2023 9:35:00 PM

So true. We need the elasticity of pensions to cover all our bills. Well expressed, Bill. I hope the bill collector is far, far from your door. Cheers, Brian

Bill Baker
Date: 6/12/2023 7:07:00 AM

We're okay, Brain, I've just been thinking about how hard it is for people on a pension of anykind that is set. With inflation, they're headed towards the situation of less and less buying power. Even social security doesn't come close to matching the increasing cost of living. Thanks for the comment. Cherrs, Bill

David Fisher

Date: 6/11/2023 4:38:00 PM

That's a catchy motto for a tough situation indeed. Especially since the prices keep 'extending'. If we can pay our bills in silver, then a silver pension may keep costs down some.

Bill Baker
Date: 6/11/2023 5:24:00 PM

Good idea, David. Silver would be better. :-) Thanks for the comment my friend. Have a great week! Bill

Paul Callus

Date: 6/11/2023 1:01:00 AM

When one reads this one-liner of yours it probably elicits lots of 'ayes' and gets heads nodding in agreement, Bill! People who rely solely on their pension to survive often find it hard, despite all the pulling & stretching! ~ regards // paul

Bill Baker
Date: 6/11/2023 9:51:00 AM

Yep, I agree, Paul. I still know we're blessed, but approching 80, I'm more concerned with running out of money then dying. Thanks for the visit and comments, my friend. Bill

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 6/10/2023 7:56:00 PM

It can only stretch so far, there is not much over for unexpected bills when your appliances all seem to need replacing at the same time. But we have enough for our needs and feel that there are so many people in the world that are really suffering and would love a share of our good fortune. ( Basics) Well said, Bill

Bill Baker
Date: 6/11/2023 9:49:00 AM

I agree, Shirley, most of the world thinks we're all rich by their standards. We are a blessed people. Love and hugs, my friend. Bill

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/9/2023 8:31:00 PM

Sadly!

Bill Baker
Date: 6/10/2023 6:37:00 AM

We're doing okay, but we know a lot of retirees that are really struggling with this inflation. Have a pleasant day, Kim. Blessings for your weekend my friend. Bill

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/9/2023 2:32:00 PM

Good one. I know it is hard on people today more so than any recent time but not as bad as it was way back. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. Sara

Bill Baker
Date: 6/9/2023 2:51:00 PM

Yes, this isn't the worst inflation, but worst than it had to be. IMHO Thanks for the visits and comment, Sara. Smiles ~ Blessing Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 6/9/2023 2:32:00 PM

With masterful skill, dear Bill, you have eloquently expressed your remarkable insight and vivid imagery. Your words are infused with a childlike innocence that belies the profound wisdom they contain. May the divine bless you abundantly.

Bill Baker
Date: 6/9/2023 2:59:00 PM

Thank you my dear friend, for the thoughtful comments you share with me on my poetry. I try to keep by poems balanced betweem simple and mindful. Have a nice weekend, Lasaad. Bill

Lisa Ricci

Date: 6/9/2023 4:46:00 AM

Good Morning Bill. Oh how true. Those who receive payment once a month with no increase work miracles time and time again because pays do not increase but everything else do. This is a wonderful impact statement. Have a wonderful morning and day. May this day find you well with hopes to all for no extensions which is scary. Blessings now and always. (smile)

Bill Baker
Date: 6/9/2023 7:12:00 AM

You're right Lisa, inflation is tough to adjust to when prices exceed increases in pay. Thanks for the comment my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings from Texas, Bill

Len Gasun

Date: 6/8/2023 12:41:00 AM

Thank you so much for this wonderful monoku giving me great tips in the near future my dear poet friend Bill. Thanks for sharing your experiences through your awesome poetry. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs

Bill Baker
Date: 6/8/2023 1:13:00 PM

Thank you for following my poetry, Len. You're a dear friend. Bill

Alexis Y.

Date: 6/6/2023 10:10:00 PM

Hi Bill, This is such a” real-life “one-liner. Well done. Have a great evening-Alexis

Bill Baker
Date: 6/7/2023 8:21:00 AM

Thanks for the comment, Alexis. Sometimes I just feel like sharing an everyday type of experience. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Miranda Hawley

Date: 6/6/2023 6:39:00 PM

That happens to parents of young kids too when the best job they can find is a grocery store warehouse worker.

Bill Baker
Date: 6/7/2023 8:24:00 AM

I agree, it happen in all stages of life and to many different groups of people, Miranda. It certainly did in my life. Thanks for expanding the ways the experience can effect so many different types of people with your comment, my friend. Hugs, Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 6/6/2023 4:50:00 PM

you've spoken a truth about the current economy. Pensions like ours only go so far. Thanks, Bill, for your creative words. your wife, Sara

Bill Baker
Date: 6/6/2023 4:58:00 PM

Thank you, my wife Sara. I thought this was you. :-) A little light poetry for the afternoon. May you continue to grow and heal. Bill