Sumiko at 62: A $6,900 vet bill changed how I think about frugality in retirement
As I grow older, I want every dollar I spend to reflect what matters most to me.
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Retirement is not only about making sure her money lasts, the writer says, but also about making sure her money helps her live the life she spent decades working towards.
ST ILLUSTRATION: MANNY FRANCISCO
When my family decided to adopt another dog from a shelter in 2024, we chose a pomeranian. Princess had the sweetest face, but her coat was thin and dry. A visit to the vet revealed she had an autoimmune disease. Her body was attacking her own red blood cells, leaving her dangerously anaemic.
She was treated with steroids and, after six months, improved enough to be weaned off them.
