Personal Consumer Issues • 94H vs 94T tires
Saw several things mentioned here I wanted to comment on.There seems to be an assumption that a higher (speed) rated tires enjoy shorter stopping distances wet or dry as function of the speed rating....
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • Is Warren Buffett trying to time the...
5 years:https://stockcharts.com/freecharts/perf ... 0&O=011000Berkshire has done just fine. Of course, you can move the start date around and get whatever result you desire. But, Buffett holding a...
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Personal Consumer Issues • Medicare?
So this letter they sent me they indicatted I should keep it for future use. Does that mean I have to be able to find it in 5-10 years when I retire? They will want that actual piece of paper at that...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Is $4M enough?, age:40, valedictorian to...
Thanks for your post. I am in a similar situation, but am 41 years old and looking at retiring due to a downsizing at work. I have similar level of assets as you; but am planning to retire to France....
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Prescription Drug [Pricing - cash price...
Grocery stores offer store coupons. Like $5 off $50. Do you use Google? Do you pay for email? Anything "free" uses your personal information. These aren't charities.Grocery stores sell the product...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Fidelity free/$5 Turbotax 2024
I am PCG and no rep assigned. Noticed free offer earlier today indicating to come back by Mid January.Statistics: Posted by Aide0558 — Sat Jan 04, 2025 4:03 pm — Replies 160 — Views 31823
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • TIPS ladder compared to SPIA
The annuity will give you mortality credits, which will benefit you should you live a long time.Correction to question:Added 10 year certain with no additional payments after 10 years even if your are...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Tactile hobbies
I second model railroading.Statistics: Posted by FCM — Sat Jan 04, 2025 4:06 pm — Replies 9 — Views 576
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • Agency Bonds - who uses them and why?
I learned the mechanics of Agency Bonds and basically they work like Treasuries with some caveats:1) The government agency backing them can close them at various specified call dates. For the long...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Does my cousin have a case here? (real...
This thread has run its course and is locked (asking for legal advice - “Does my cousin have a case here?”). See: Acceptable Topics and Subforum GuidelinesThis is an investing and personal finance...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Business asset tax depriciation scheduling.
Depreciating of a business asset generally begins when the asset is placed into service.Statistics: Posted by 123 — Sat Jan 04, 2025 4:07 pm — Replies 1 — Views 14
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • question/advice re new car purchase
Edmunds suggests a fair retail price of around $23,973 for 2025 Corolla Hybrid SE. Try to be under that for the sales price.As far as "out the door" cost - obviously you can't negotiate state-imposed...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Life Expectancy - How did you establish it...
There is very little difference between a lump sum that will last 30 years and one that will last indefinitely. That is only true if you define "indefinitely" as "until date of death". If you truly...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Another Vanguard vs Fidelity thread
man, I feel like the more I learn, the more the hits keep coming.It was like Wow!, I can get 4.4% on a CD with no risk, I will take it. Well, those products are tricky, because when it becomes less...
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Personal Finance (Not Investing) • Share your net worth progression
Updating for end of year (age 37 this year):(including home equity)2013 -$29,9732014 -$7402015 $14,950 (discovered Bogleheads)2016 $119,771 (bought smaller home, rented out previous home)2017 $413,450...
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