Personal Consumer Issues • Re: What’s a good “step up” from a Toyota Rav?
Landcruiser - when you gotta be sure.I do not like the look of the new version and it seems very expensive for what it is. The old Land Cruiser stopped production a couple of years ago. Sales in the...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Re: Does anybody regret pulling the plug on Quicken?
..........Have any of you pulled the Quicken plug and regretted it? And if so, why?I pulled the plug on Quicken and don't regret it. Was a religious user for decades. I don't remember exactly when I...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Re: Emailed Vanguard Proxy Vote Request Legitimate?
I merged patrickscott's thread into the ongoing discussion.(Thanks to the member who reported the post and provided a link to this thread.)Statistics: Posted by LadyGeek — Sun Dec 15, 2024 7:55 am
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Re: Looking for a cd-based sound system
As it happens, I was just streaming the soundtrack for Oh Brother, Where Art Thou and noticed that the first two tracks are missing, probably some issue with rights. This was on Qobuz but I checked a...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Re: What are you listening to now
What’s great about the Maastricht events (links above) is that everyone is having a blast and living in the moment. I don’t think you’ll find a phone anywhere."I don’t think you’ll find a phone...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Selling a house: questions on losing...
We purchased a home at the top of the market in 2022 when we needed to move. We love the house and love the neighborhood, but we purchased next to a busy road that has only become busier. We are tired...
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Personal Finance (Not Investing) • Re: Equifax Data Breach Settlement
I opted for a physical card. $4 after the fee. Wawa here I come. Folks who don't live near the east coast will have to Google this one. Statistics: Posted by A440 — Mon Dec 16, 2024 8:11 am
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Re: $1 M Roth conversion.
The OP seems to be saying that they want up to the amount remaining after the conversion to go to charity and rest to go somewhere else they haven't decided on yet."We have no children or other close...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Re: Going rate for assets under management?
I have recently switched to a new financial advisor. So far I like working with him; he is knowledgeable, kind and doesn't rush encounters. He also agreed to serve as a fiduciary. His rate for assets...
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Non-US Investing • Re: [Italy] - My lazy portfolio, seeking advice
Hi there, yep, the username is a tribute to average italian who used to say: "sossordi" (apologies for non Italians that won't get the joke).Thanks for your comment jg12345. Today I actually made a...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Re: Anyone else have trouble tolerating bonds?
But I have concerns about what may happen in the (likely? Unlikely?) chance the Treasury decides to print trillions of dollars or revalue its' gold holdings to pay off the U.S. debt. Bonds (and cash?)...
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Investing - Theory, News & General • Re: Shiller PE now near 39 - 2nd...
Does this tell you anything?https://awealthofcommonsense.comStatistics: Posted by RationalWalk — Mon Dec 16, 2024 8:15 am
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Re: [Split from "Fidelity as a one...
We've not had any issues with the CMA (and ACH transactions themselves), but I am currently dealing with an unannounced (no notification) debit card cancellation. No fraud, 3 years from expiration,...
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Personal Investments • Re: Is a Bear market the ideal market to retire?
Kind of like jumping our of an airplane without a parachute, figuring I'd sort that out in the way down.As it so happens, in both cases you also have the rest of your life to figure it out Blue...
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Personal Investments • Re: advisor or not?
I do it all myself, and I don't do anything myself, I can't even cook Investing is really easy.Statistics: Posted by Tamalak — Tue Dec 17, 2024 8:17 am
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Re: cheap document scanning options?
Like others, I would ask around my friend base and offer to treat them to a nice dinner for an hour of time with their printer/scanner. I have done that successfully for many one-off situations that...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Re: 50 year old. IT job getting laid off....
Sorry you are going thru this. Maybe a school system, university system, or local gov job would value your skills but be less political. Are there any contacts or clients you know from your current...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Re: [Dropping Merrill Lynch Advisor]
To op:1Have you consulted with Vanguard VPAS?What can they do for you?2Have you considered having Vanguard VPAS helping you open a brokerage account there, then moving your portfolio as needed there...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Selling Specific Lots at Schwab
Has anyone sold specific lots for a mutual fund (VTWAX) at Schwab. I was unable to select the option to sell specific lots on their website. I chatted with customer support and this is the response I...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Re: Questions about QBI Deduction
Form 8995 has the QBIAnd the amount of the deduction appears on line 13 of the 1040.That’s helpful too. ThanksStatistics: Posted by new2bogle2 — Tue Dec 17, 2024 8:20 am
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