US Chapters • Re: Has anyone heard from Mr. Larimore?
I’m a relative newcomer on the forum - about a year - and still so, so grateful for your wisdom and for embodying the best spirit that this community, or any community really, has to offer....
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Re: Abound Wealth Management (Money Guy Show)
I want to post in this thread just to support my good friend BizzaroJerry, AKA Kevin.Statistics: Posted by Feldman — Fri May 24, 2024 8:39 pm
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Re: Selling House in 2025 and Realtor...
We have bought and sold many homes, as sellers never paid more than 5% with 2% to our agent and 3% to buyers agent. The last few have been higher end houses and we have continued to use the same...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Re: PrePay Discount Offers for Medical...
I prefer to pay a provider once I received their invoice. It allows a bit of time in case the insurance does reprocess a claim. Like you, funyun, I have had several claims reprocessed through the...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Re: TLH First Time
OP, do you have capital losses, or is this just a theoretical question? The market is at an all-time high.OP doesn't say s/he owns "the market". OP could have bought Game Stop 5/14/24 or...
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Personal Consumer Issues • Re: Lawn mower advice
This yard has gotta be a foot tall by now. Statistics: Posted by PoorPlumber — Sat May 25, 2024 8:50 pm
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Re: Prudential Variable Universial Life...
The insurance component of universal life insurance is priced based on annual renewable term (ART) rates. In early policy years the policies normally build up some cash value. However, that cash value...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Re: How much slack should I cut a realtor?
We did lower the price a small amount just to bring it on new. The 2nd agent went through his complete marketing program and put a great deal if information out there by mailings, contacting other...
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • Re: Preparing for 2026 tax brackets
Why do you say it is "almost certainly not going to happen?" Genuinely curious.The board rules don't allow me to comment. If one follows political proposals, you can come to your own...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Re: Pool Cleaner Robot?
Thanks to all who responded. We are looking into the Dolphin robot and hoping to find a good price this holiday weekend.Statistics: Posted by nanciT — Sat May 25, 2024 8:56 pm
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Personal Consumer Issues • Re: Hyundai Ioniq lease deals
I haven't driven a Hyundai Ioniq but the 6 and 5 are at the top of Car and Driver's best electric cars and SUVs, respectively. I guess there must be something good about them to be rated so high?...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Re: Colorado Red light camera ticket
I recently received a $75 camera citation from New Orleans for going 24 mph in a 20. Never thought I’d get a ticket going 24!Statistics: Posted by Boston Barry — Sun May 26, 2024 8:57 pm
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Re: Should I pay down mortgage with 6.5%...
Thank you all for the help folks. Sold the property at a very good price within 2/5 cap gains rule.Congratulations. What are you going to do with the cash? Pay-down the other home?Statistics: Posted...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Re: Can't have enough Roth?
There's no rule that works for everyone. For me I'd say about $2M deferred per person in 2024 dollars is about as much as I'd want to enter retirement with.I look at the following factors:a) How many...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Re: What is the percentage to hold in gold?
That is not a strategy. It is a side effect. He looks for the businesses to buy. If he hasn't found a good business then money is sitting in cash/treasury. Anyway, OP is looking for inflation hedge....
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Re: Zelle scam? what can I do?
Easy enough to be scammed over the phone, via email, via knock on the door, via PayPal, via Venmo, via cash, via gift cards, etc etc.Statistics: Posted by rkhusky — Sun May 26, 2024 9:01 pm
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Re: 2nd Letter from the IRS-Dear Taxpayer
Sixty days passed and I received my 2nd letter today. "We need an additional 60 days to send you a complete response on what action that we are taking on you account." (Don't bother calling us..we...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Re: 100 % Fixed and Content, a Mistake ?
I have read this forum for a long time and decided to take the leap.We are in our early and approaching mid 70’s.A big plus for us is our SS covers all of our non discretionary spending with some left...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Re: Fidelity as a one stop shop
Is the CMA more secure if I don't order the debit card? Or is this just being paranoid?Order the debit card and lock it.Statistics: Posted by Minty — Sun May 26, 2024 9:05 pm
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • Re: A skeptical take on the SPIA
I think the question is excellent:“ Could a TIPS ladder hedge the other shortcoming of an SPIA, the loss of real income? Look for a future thread.”I have thought of multiples staggered across the...
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