[Zeke]

Let me put it another way. First of all, I understand the perils of firefighting, police work and more. On a 4 story scaffold, I've taken a risk or 2 myself. But, when I draw Social Security I will be allowed a whopping 13K in income before I'm docked (according to my tax guy). I'm just wondering if my buddy (who is in ID not IA) could *squeak* by on a little less since his wife was...oh I'll stop right there. They're making 200K together and have no need for that kind or money.

If ol' buddy had gone to school and made a career in business and put some away, I'd be cool with this. But since he knew if he could make captain before retiring, he wouldn't have to put dick away and he didn't. He's had more ridiculous off road trucks and boats than anyone ever needed. Plus, he had a side job as well since fire fighters work 11 24 hr shifts a month. He had 20 other days to build hot rods for others.

I say the 98K gets docked for every additional 50K he brings in now as a joint filer.