Personal Consumer Issues • Looking for a cd-based sound system
I have cd audio files which are not available on any other current mediaOP, regarding your home grown CDs,He didn't say "home grown". When I saw his post, I assumed it might be material that was...
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • The Final, Definitive Thread on...
I think the Wells Fargo $2500 Premier Checking offer actually expired for a bit but it's now back through the 7th of January. My summary: get a signup code on the web site, open/upgrade to Premier...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • The VPW Accumulation Worksheet
Longinvest, could you also answer the question from the post above? We are currently invested aggressively in a 90/10 portfolio and plan to rebalance towards a 60/40 portfolio at retirement. As long...
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • Your thoughts on a roughly 30%...
[*]It's not bullet proof, you can get a 2022 event. This does not mean it will fail but that you should be prepare for some surprises and stay the course.A bond ladder, as opposed to funds, can...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • VOO and Chill
Folks, we seem to have two competing themes here. One is the "enough" theme, or "winning the game". The other is reasonable asset-allocation assuming that a person is investing for growth.I don't...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Catastrophic Health Insurance (Standalone)
My brother has been on Medicare about 4 yearsAlso, he has Medicare AdvantageRegards WKStatistics: Posted by WMK — Mon Nov 11, 2024 12:25 am — Replies 8 — Views 574
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Buy Solar Panels or...Invest The Rest?
Yes, you're making an invalid comparison between money at different times.If you put $26K into an index fund that returns 7% per year, you end up with $130K. But it is 25 years in the future.If you...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Umbrella Insurance with RLI
When I was about to renew earlier in 2024. I have no problem with RLI as a company, I don't recall if rates were much higher than AAA, but I used the increase as timing to put everything under one...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Tax Hit from switching to Simpler Portfolio
Thanks TomatoTomahto. One option I have considered is making the change in the Tax Advantaged and then only making the change in the Taxable with the lots that had lower percentage Gains - like less...
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Personal Finance (Not Investing) • [The Finance Buff] TFB: A Rich Life in...
The Finance Buff just posted an article on living the rich life in retirement. I found it to be spot on, especially given the discussion about the book, Die with Zero, that has gone on...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Dell laptop plagued with BSDs. How to fix?...
How big is the SSD and how much of it is free? Typically, you'd want to have at least 30% free.Statistics: Posted by anoop — Mon Nov 11, 2024 1:00 am — Replies 29 — Views 1448
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Shutting Down Solo 401k
I apologize if this has already been addressed, but I was part of the group that was forced to move from Vanguard to Ascensus. I have decided to completely shut down my Ascensus Roth Solo 401k (no...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Do contractors size us up?
It seems the older and wealthier I get, the more ridiculously high some of the quotes I get are. Recent examples include chimney cleaning, drain unplugging, and house cleaning. I’m too embarrassed to...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • HSA limit funds available to invest
If want some bond type exposure and virtually no risk with fair yield (at least for now) to cover those costs, what are your thought about converting some of the S&P at near all time highs to...
View ArticleUS Chapters • Post your Financial Milestone Announcements Here
Recently hit $1M at 34.Same here! Came looking for this thread to post and the coincidence made me smile, congratulations.Statistics: Posted by balofagus — Mon Nov 11, 2024 1:55 am — Replies 3975 —...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Replacing a toilet: how to choose?
Is the side-mounted flush lever a problem with the Toto? Seems like it would be easier to have it on the front like every other toilet.For those that got the Toto, do you just get the plastic seat?...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Fountain Pen Recommendations
Nicolas and UpperNWguy, than you for your feedback. PottedPlant, ditto. Sandtrap, you got me going down the rabbit hole on that forum. Very interesting. I will think about the TWSBI, but also think...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Robinhood platinum desk
Very interesting recent but expired Linkedin Ad for Robinhood Platinum Desk managers. They were looking for, among other things, "proactive upselling" for their "most active traders."Another one here...
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • why vanguard is slow vs ishares for...
...I was afraid that vanguard may not be keeping up with tech compared to others. In this era if you are behind tech then you are likely to be left behind with the competitors. I really hope that they...
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • Now that long TIPS yields have...
Err....Where do you draw the line on not trusting brokerages to tell you prices?Do you also try to get independent prices for ETFs, mutual funds, and stocks, too?I have holdings at several brokerages....
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