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Old Sep 28, 2023 | 4:40 am
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SPN Lifer
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As my FT username suggests, I like the idea of lifetime memberships. See my profile.

Having obtained the highest lifetime status currently offered by Marriott BONV°Y™, I have given up that chase and am now focused on helping my wonderful spouse of 31 years obtain that same lifetime Platinum Elite status. 💚

Five years and ~200 nights to go.

In a similar vein, if your U.S. career income was significantly higher than your spouse's, it is best to wait until 70 years old to collect Social Security, to maximize that 50% spousal benefit (at age 67, for those lower-earning spouses born in 1960 or later).

I'm not sure I will ever attain lifetime UA Premier Gold status (1MM), but that is not a dream I am willing to forego.
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