Any Missouri teachers out there freaking out like me about the retirement vs. social security issue?

[b_friskey]

I have been teaching special ed. for 27 years and was looking forward to retirement within a few years, but now I learn I may lose some of my benefits as well as have to work longer? Just because there weren't special ed. teachers in 1960-whatever? Don't give me links, I've read them all but I'm still confused and scared. Should I update my resume and look into starting a new career at age 51? I actually am!

[Cody R]

It might be better to try to start a side biz or do something to earn extra money rather than a whole new career.. .then retire early and hoepfully work on your biz full time while drawing SS
http://www.ehow.com/how_4543756_increase...ty-up.html
you can retire early and use the money tax free for a while then refigure and give self a raise.

That said about getting biz started I dont' know the issues in your state if you are losing all of your retirement or whatever or what the job market is there. I f you twitter look for some info about working from home form those that are successful. My dads friend sold a house to a couple that paid for it with ebay money. it can be done.