Personal Consumer Issues • Database App For A Mac
Many years I ago I used a Windows DB called Visual Foxpro. I believe Microsoft bought them and rolled it into MS Access.Does anyone have a recommendation for a basic, stand alone (non subscription...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Assisted living situation for a relative
Before looking at moving uncle I would find out what happens where he is currently if he runs out of money. Do they continue to care for him or kick him out?I would also find out if the trusts for...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Would you change jobs?
I’m currently employed as an Analyst at a large insurance company. I’m 35, make 155k after bonus, and the job is, well, cushy and boring. It’s also a complete dead end. The company has pushed...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Best Way To Lend Money to Sister
Just some thoughts, AFAIK.1. Tax-wise, if this transaction is classified as a loan per the IRS rules, you have to record income on market interest rates. Since the loan is unsecured, the market...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • when to stop accumlating money and stuff?...
Simple life is own less stuff, being sufficient and happy. I think I have enough and accumulate too much stuff. I am frugal and don't need a lot to be happy. When to stop accumlating money and stuff?...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Tree Fell on my property
If it is on your property, it's your responsibility. As noted, the wood has value - you may well find someone who will cut it for the woodStatistics: Posted by wilked — Wed Jul 17, 2024 5:59 am —...
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • Small caps in the press
Do you think that would be a good move?If the move conforms to your Investment Policy Statement, then yes.In general, I would not recommend making any portfolio decisions based upon "articles in the...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Cheap family trip to Portugal or Spain
I always book air tickets directly with the carrier; I am issue develops, and that can take several guises, having booked through an intermediary can be challenging. The small savings that I have seen...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Share your net worth progression
2014 negative $100,000 (student loans)2024 $200,000We’ve gone from combined gross income of $110,000 to 70,000. I don’t include house in networth. It’s gained a lot of value but it’s all on paper and...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Are we done saving for college?
Yeah, those taxable accounts really tend to kill need aid. As I understand it, they are normally assessed at around 5%, so today at $2M you are probably full pay even with no other assets or income.Of...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Apple Pay: value vs. chip credit card
I honestly never take my wallet with me anymore. ...Probably not great to be driving without my license though…The state of Colorado has a phone app that can contain your driver's license. No need for...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Strange Problem With Bosch Refrigerator
Three years ago I purchased a Bosch 800 series refrigerator. It has a separate compressor for both the freezer and the refrigerator sections. About 6 months ago I noticed that the high temperature...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Sump pump backup - suggestions
Anyone here use an EcoFlow or Jackery battery backup for a sump? I think Anker has similar items, too.It should work, but make sure you get one that's large enough. A 1/2 hp sump pump will draw around...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Planning for the next two years
So, if you were starting from zero and wanted to invest your money knowing there was a 50% chance in the next 12-24 months you would cash it out (and a 50% you would not), how would you do it?How...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Fix my thinking please [purchasing high-cost...
UPDATE:I bought the Exmark Laser Z X-Series (gas).It performs so incredibly well. Cut is beautiful, engine doesn't bog one bit, forward speed is faster than my body can handle...
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • Vanguard Cash Plus Account
Thanks! But a separate document from the normal taxable brokerage 1099, I assume, due to different accounts.I successfully created a joint account for my parents, also with everything still frozen, so...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Keep my bond funds?
My question is: When my NAV gets close to breakeven, do I sell the Bond Funds and put them into long term Treasuries so the qualified money is stable in value with an OK dividend versus keeping...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Millionaire (on paper) at 34, single, no...
+1 for disability insurance when it's affordable.If no one depends on you then no life insurance.Statistics: Posted by niagara_guy — Thu Jul 18, 2024 6:00 am — Replies 6 — Views 1393
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Personal Consumer Issues • How long in advance do you book vacations?
We have a large group and book 1 year in advance. Summer 2025 is already booked. It is hard to plan that far in advance but our group makes it work. Never the worst plan to organize as year around a...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Good Modern Science Fiction
IMO the Netflix series does a pretty good job of presenting the story and most of the key concepts in an easy-to-digest manner. They're not the same characters and specific events, so you can't hop...
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