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Many new vehicles are not coming with a CD player anymore, at least the ones I've been shopping. I've got bunches of CDs I'd still like to play in the car. Is there anything I can do that's relatively painless to convert my CDs to something else that I can play in a car without a CD player?

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I like the specs on the new 2018 Chevy Equinox, as they have redesigned the vehicle and it looks significantly improved. But it's still a Chevy. Normally, I shop only the Asian brands and am skeptical of anything that is built by GM, Ford, or Chrysler. Thought I'd tap into Boglehead wisdom and try t...

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You don't need to unlock the phone if you plan to stay on AT&T network forever. Unlocking gives you flexibility to switch to TM in the US, or any GSM carrier abroad. It's not a necessity, it's just nice to have. Since it's free, why not. As far as I know, the unlocking method I described only w...

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As far as Best Buy goes, you can check their local inventory online. Your store may not have it, but the one 10 miles away might. Worth checking. I would also ask what the return policy is for the specific phone you are buying (I never bought Apple product so not sure if they have brand-specific re...

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CULater, That's why I said you have to select NO for current customer on AT&T's website. When you do that, the screen changes and it will ask you for IMEI number (displayed outside on the phone's box), make and model number. You also type in your email, to which AT&T will communicate. You w...

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I'm assuming that all these deals being mentioned (Consumer Cellular, StraightTalk, etc.) mean the SE is locked to their service and must be unlocked to get away -- correct? How long are you married to the service before you can do that? With consumer cellular you're locked in for six months. Not n...

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I'm assuming that all these deals being mentioned (Consumer Cellular, StraightTalk, etc.) mean the SE is locked to their service and must be unlocked to get away -- correct? How long are you married to the service before you can do that?

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Vehicles I'm considering come with Android Auto / Apple Carplay. You have the option of buying the vehicles either with or without the built-in navigation system. I'm wondering about the pros and cons of skipping the built-in navi and relying entirely on your smartphone with Android Auto / Carplay v...

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Sprint is a CDMA carrier, right? So you will need an unlocked CDMA phone. I really prefer GSM. Are there any unlocked phones that would work with both so that you could switch later on to an MVNO using AT&T or TMOB?

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Jack56 wrote:It is possible but who would sue you? the person with dementia who wandered away? Sounds far fetched.

I should have made it clear that I'm most concerned about elder abuse/neglect liability that could result in both financial or non-financial penalty.

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I am not a lawyer but I wonder if the independent living center will ask questions about her condition. If so, you would b obligated to answer truthfully. If they know of her condition, they may not accept her. I agree with your desire. These decisions are so difficult. I wish the best outcome for ...

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We have a situation with our elderly mother that we are struggling with. She still has a clear mind and is able to handle all her activities of daily living, but has been diagnosed with a form of dementia. We had moved her to assisted living, and she became upset about something one day and "el...

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I just received possession of a new set of prescription sunglasses purchased at Costco. They have progressive lenses with polarization, antireflective coating, and light- adaptive tinting. Cost of the lenses was $160, total cost including frames was $225. In addition, they won't give you any static ...

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https://support.google.com/voice/answer/115089?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en Try going to voice.google.com. See if you can find the contact in your call list. On the left, if you click on the 3 dots, I'm seeing a list of folders, including the spam folder. Check in there too. Once you find ...

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There is a menu where you specify how you handle groups of callers. The only thing I can think of is that some category of people, i.e. friends is set up to not allow calls to go through and you accidentally or purposely put these two people in that category. This is under "groups and circles&...

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testing321 wrote:Open up the GV app, go to settings and make sure filter calls is turned off.

the only "filter" option I see in the app is "Filter Spam". I did turn that off. No effect, which doesn't surprise me because GV used to work fine and i've changed nothing.

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I have used a google voice number on my smartphone for years without problems. For some reason two of the callers in my phone directory are suddenly unable to call me using that number; the caller is told that the phone number is "unavailable." Yet, I am able to receive calls made to this ...

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You can check this for information: http://www.carcomplaints.com/Mazda/CX-5/2016/windows_windshield/windshield_breaks_easily.shtml A big problem with replacing windshields these days is that the radars/cameras for electronic safety and the attached wires are all glued to the windshield. It must cost...

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According to complaints filed on the website carcomplaints, unexpected shattering or cracking of car windows/windshield in the Mazda CX-5 is not an uncommon occurrence. A big problem is that dealers often won't cover this under warranty, claiming it was caused by a rock or something. Has this happen...

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I have a couple of questions pertaining to Medicaid that I hope can be addressed. 1) First, what care accommodations are covered by Medicaid? I ask because my sister has found an assisted living facility (non-profit) that is telling her that they have a certain number of studio apartments that are a...

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Long term care insurance is going the way of the do-do bird, due to oversubscription and much higher payouts than the insurance companies estimated. Premiums are skyrocketing and companies are not writing new policies or the policy terms are much less attractive. The early-comers were getting a pret...

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I'm somewhat familiar with the John Knox CCRC in Kansas City. The Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Long Term Care facilities are in different locations. It is important to check out each one to determine how well you will be satisfied when you move. Most folks move in initially into the Inde...

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I went back to the dealer to check the CRV display screen/navi. I don't know why, but when I wear my tinted, polarized, prescription sunglasses I have a hard time seeing the screen clearly. It affects the clarity of everything including the backup cam. It looks a bit smudgy as though there is someth...

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Test drove both yesterday and initial impressions were that they are very competitive. Both 2017 models ride better and are quieter than before. I thought that the CRV was a bit quieter (less pavement noise) than the CX-5 and maybe a tad more compliant on bumps. +1 for CRV. My impression is that the...

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I've narrowed down to the Mazda CX-5 and Honda CRV. Both new models with improvements in ride and noise level, as well as other areas. These both seem like good vehicles and are very competitive in terms of features, price, and assumed reliability. Has anyone shopped or bought one of these and can s...

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White Coat Investor wrote:Why not just use that card for your monthly spending the next month or two?

Main reason is that I get 1% cash back on this card, but 2% on another card and prefer to use that card. You know 1% of $2600 is $26! The Boglehead Way.

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I just got a large refund ($2600) to my credit card, which was previously paid off. Now I have that amount as a large surplus on that credit card. I don't use it that often and would like to figure out how I can withdraw/transfer that credit card balance without incurring a fee (such as for a cash a...

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I hope they do work for me. I will be sure to head for a noisy restaurant I know of and sit so that the bad ear is exposed to the noise. The alternative for me is to just wear one aid in the good ear (which needs some correction) and the noise was very distracting when in this restaurant recently wi...

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...Thank you for your response. It makes sense to me. To elaborate, the ENT referred to some sort of technological "trick" that the CROS system uses to distinguish between sounds originating from the good ear side and the bad ear side; and "neuroplasticity" that allows the brain...

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Go Figure!

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Mike83 - thank you very much for your detailed information. I have exactly the same situation as yours, so this is very helpful. It's particularly helpful to know what brands there are and where to buy. I only know about the Phonak. I am to be fitted in a few days and don't know what brand they have...

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I do have some hearing loss in the good ear as well, so I guess I'm a candidate for a BI-CROS rather than a CROS. I was previously fitted for two conventional hearing aids at both an ENT and then at Costco and was wearing aids in both ears. The one in the bad ear just produces inaudible squawky soun...

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If you in fact have moderate to severe or greater hearing loss in the one ear, I would investigate cochlear implants. I will second this, as I have a CI. I am a late-deafened adult, now 61, started losing my hearing in my 40s. I got a Cochlear Implant about 7-8 years ago. Was the best decision I ev...

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Thank you for your response. It makes sense to me. To elaborate, the ENT referred to some sort of technological "trick" that the CROS system uses to distinguish between sounds originating from the good ear side and the bad ear side; and "neuroplasticity" that allows the brain to ...

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Given that, Bogle doesn’t see the next few years bringing stock gains anything like the average 11% rise across his own career. Instead, investors should expect annual returns of around 4% for equities, he said. All the risk of equities for about 1/3 of the bygone returns. Those approaching the end...

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Have lost most of my hearing in one ear. The ENT recommended that I try a CROS hearing aid. This works by transmitting sound from the bad ear side to the good ear side. Interestingly, he said that the CROS aid will actually allow your brain to distinguish between sound input on the good side and sou...

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So, as Dr. Milevsky has pointed out, bucketing actually exposes you to more risk from a bad sequence of returns. Reason: you are forced to draw down the safest assets (cash, bonds) and consequently this increases your relative equity allocation - increasing the overall risk of your portfolio. Smoke...

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So, as Dr. Milevsky has pointed out, bucketing actually exposes you to more risk from a bad sequence of returns. Reason: you are forced to draw down the safest assets (cash, bonds) and consequently this increases your relative equity allocation - increasing the overall risk of your portfolio. Smoke ...

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I have a major problem with the uglification of Toyotas. Having one of those angry fish mouth things in my garage would keep me awake at night.

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I decided that my best investment strategy is to kick the bucket.

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[Thread merged into here, see below (next page). --admin LadyGeek] Just listened to an interview on CNN with John Bogle, and I was struck by his comments that long-term risks to the economy and markets may be greater than in the past and be growing. William Bernstein refers to long term risk as &qu...

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What are the chances of taking a new car into Discount Tire and getting a good deal on swapping out the OEM tires for a set of Michelins? Do they do such a thing?

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I put 5% in a gold ETF because I have as much overvalued stock as I'm comfortable with, way much more in nil return bonds than I'm comfortable with, didn't want to invest more in either, and thought that gold might be a little more interesting than cash. When compared to krap, gold doesn't look so b...

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Quiet and smooth ride are top priorities for me. Haven't test-driven yet, but supposedly the new 2017 Honda CRV is much quieter than previous models. Even so, if/when I buy one I'd like to include in the deal an upgrade to the quietest replacement tire I can get at the Honda dealer. The originals ar...

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Mother is in assisted living and needs the funds from a small condo she owns to pay her expenses. One option I'm considering is to purchase it from her myself. We could simply sell it but I'm considering another option. Can I buy the condo via a contract purchase arrangement, whereby I would pay in ...

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I'm concerned about this comment from one reviewer. Can anybody comment? controls for audio, navigation and other systems are cumbersome. The touch screen is too slow and many of the touch points are too small for easy use in a moving vehicle. The result is too much time with the driver looking at t...

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I stay for short (3-4 month) periods at an Arizona condo. When I stay there, I currently have to go through the process of signing up with an internet service provider and then I have to cancel and repeat the process every time I come for a stay. I need internet for a VOIP google voice phone in the ...

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I've had a 2015 CRV Touring for a couple of years so I can't make an apples to apples comparison but can offer a few observations. I absolutely love that the GPS screen turns into a rear facing camera when the right turn signal is activated. No blind spot now. I'm not sure if this is a Touring Only...

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cjcerny wrote:CR also hates Honda's infotainment system with a passion. If you've tried it, you know why.

May I ask why? I'm concerned that the redesigned 2017 CRV might have the same infotainment system, which I'm shopping.

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I'm considering the new and improved 2017 Honda CRV, but haven't shopped or test-driven yet. Have done a lot of googling and in general the reviews seem quite favorable. However, there are a few negatives that I've run across: (1) the 1.5 L turbo engine is relatively new with unproven reliability an...

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