Personal Finance (Not Investing) • How Much of a Paycut Would You Take To...
Oh, I'm going to take the new job. When I started this thread I had no idea I'd wind up with something that close. Basically, I'm going to give up 6k to be 5 minutes from home. I can eventually take...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • MLB.com Blackout Policy
The blackout policy is unpopular but has been in place for the 20+ years of MLB.tv. That's why they advertise MLB.tv as "stream out-of-market games"Note that the blackout also includes national...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Apple announcement: IOS 18 for iPhone available...
I usually wait for the .1 version to come out to allow Apple to resolve any big issues. Should be in a couple weeks.+1I wait for 1.1Statistics: Posted by jebmke — Wed Sep 25, 2024 7:48 pm — Replies 12...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Venice Italy hotels
Stayed here about 15 years ago, having trouble getting the website to open so not sure about current pricing, but it’s a simple, clean building in a convenient location....
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Distributing will in cash money ($25k)
Seems like he is attempting to commit fraud and has made his intent to do so known.On the contrary, I think he is trying to abide by the law but doesn't know what to do. If he or the disabled friend...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Can I Comfortably Afford a $35k Car?
With the cash flow you described I would expect you to have more money. Do you own stocks? Any leaks besides luxury cars?This is why I said I feel behind many on this forum. I made a bunch of dumb...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • What are good % numbers for insider ownership and...
Welcome to the forum. Do you mean "good" for non-insider, retail investors? This is pretty far outside the realm of what gets discussed on this forum. If you have a specific question about your...
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Personal Consumer Issues • Rear ended, insurance doing the dance.
#1 rule: contact your own insurance. That's what you pay them for. Never work with -- or even communicate with -- the other party or their insurance company. Ever.THIS is what your own insurance is...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Another 0% IBond Keep or Redeem Post
You can roll them over now if you haven’t bought this year. Or you can hold them and hopefully redeem them in retirement at a much lower tax bracket.Even if you've bought this year, you can still buy...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • New York City trip report and a question
It’s called Local Law 11. The reason why scaffolding (ie sidewalk sheds) are more prevalent than ever before is because the city now requires more detailed and laborious inspections, which are then...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • HSA Bank, moving to Schwab
The absolutely worst account experience ever with HSA Bank. Completely unprofessional, unorganized, conflicting information. Even their own employees would criticize them over the phone. Went with...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Alaska Trip
Look up a YouTuber named Jeb Brooks. He and his wife recently posted a multi-part series on an air, rail, and cruise trip that they did to Alaska, and they share the prices that they paid. They did...
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • Vanguard to Exit Individual 401(k),...
...Anyhow, she walked me through terminating myself as an employee and insisted this didn't terminate the plan but also insisted nothing would work without doing this. She walked me through creating...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Year end tip for lawn maintenance service?
Where does tipping end? Electrician? Plumber? Barista? Home Builder? Handyman? Amazon Driver?Agreed. I don't tip individuals that are considered "professionals" and make an associated wage. My lawn...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • FIRE at 42?
True FIRE without work, nope.What you are proposing is "COAST or BARISTA" fire. If you cover your expenses, w/healthcare coverage, you are golden.Statistics: Posted by runner3081 — Thu Sep 26, 2024...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Might One Use the RMD Table Before RMDs As A...
hi op. check out this related post and article about the Bud Hebler auto-pilot withdrawal method (aka marriage between RMD and 4% rule).viewtopic.php?t=122312southernlucky,Hebler's ideas are very...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Is there a better hotdog?
Suggest stopping by your local butcher's shop to see what they make in house. Ours makes the best dogs I've ever had.Statistics: Posted by makeitcount — Thu Sep 26, 2024 8:09 pm — Replies 32 — Views...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Recently Disabled doctor -things I should change?
-Still earning around 100K per year doing nonclinical work. Maxing current contributions to 401k as ROTH. Not sure how much longer I will work.- collecting on group disability policy that will pay...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Per diem or receipts for business meal...
I always use the standard daily allowances. Because I would never spend that much on food/hotels, it works out well for me.For 20 years this is how I did it as well. Never heard a peep from the IRS...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Question on an Umbrella Policy
Does your son ever drive your car?Statistics: Posted by Barefoot — Thu Sep 26, 2024 8:13 pm — Replies 5 — Views 248
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