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- Sun Sep 20, 2015 5:37 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: What Movie Have You Recently Watched?
- Replies: 11153
- Views: 2085680
Re: What Movie Have You Recently Watched?
Cowspiracy. Wow! I must watch for anyone who cares about our planet.
- Sat Aug 22, 2015 8:44 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Beach vacation in New England
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1019
Re: Beach vacation in New England
I really don't know enough about them, to give you a more qualified opinion. We are looking for quiet beaches. Our family is not the kind that needs a boardwalk, rides, etc. Just a clean beach that is walkable from our rental. The more affordable, the better.
- Sat Aug 22, 2015 7:27 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Any [iPhone] "Apps" you like?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 11871
Re: Any [iPhone] "Apps" you like?
Shazam
Icasts
Icasts
- Sat Aug 22, 2015 7:21 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Gardening 2015
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1948
Re: Gardening 2015
Not sure where you are located. But, Is it too late to plant seeds? Zone 6b? Thanks
- Sat Aug 22, 2015 7:20 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Beach vacation in New England
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1019
Beach vacation in New England
Not exactly sure where to start. But, We are looking for a change, next year, for our weekly beach vacation. I'm really getting tired of the drive to the NC coast. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
- Thu Aug 06, 2015 4:41 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Slow Streaming, pinpointing the problem.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 712
Slow Streaming, pinpointing the problem.
I am having issues streaming Hulu on my Fire Stick. I have a router and Apple Wifi device. Of course, Comcast says everything is good on their end. How do I figure out what is the problem?
- Mon Jul 20, 2015 2:27 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Electric Factory?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 857
Electric Factory?
I know there are some Philly people on the site. My concert just got moved from the Mann to Electric Factory. anyone ever been there? I'm reading widely varying reviews. I really want to go, but if the venue is this bad, I may reconsider. Thanks!
- Tue Jun 23, 2015 4:49 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: What Movie Have You Recently Watched?
- Replies: 11153
- Views: 2085680
Re: What Movie Have You Recently Watched?
Inside Out. could/Should have been great. Far too dark for my taste.
- Sat Jun 20, 2015 12:17 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Laptop Suggestion for Writing
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2367
Re: Laptop Suggestion for Writing
Thanks for the suggesstion, so far, not looking to get a Chromebook. Everyone in the house has all of their info on a Chromebook. Would a used Mac be sufficient?
- Sat Jun 20, 2015 11:53 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Laptop Suggestion for Writing
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2367
Laptop Suggestion for Writing
Looking for ideas for purchasing a used laptop that will make it easier for me to start writing/blogging again. I really don't need a ton of specs. I'm just looking to obtain my own device to, hopefully, give me more incentive, and privacy, to write again. Thanks
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 7:00 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: 401K Through Principal. Best option?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1166
Re: 401K Through Principal. Best option?
Do you know what the name of PBOIX is listed as?rtw318 wrote:Sounds like PLFMX. I also have Principal for my employer plan. Do you have access to PBOIX too? These two are probably your cheapest options for a stock/bond AA.snyder66 wrote:tludwig23 wrote:Hard to say until you know the ERs.
By 6% match do you mean there is a 1-to-1 match for everything you put in up to 6% of your gross salary?[/quoteYes
Yes. From what I can gather, the S$P has an expense ratio of .73 or .6
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 5:43 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: 401K Through Principal. Best option?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1166
Re: 401K Through Principal. Best option?
[quote="tludwig23"]Hard to say until you know the ERs.
By 6% match do you mean there is a 1-to-1 match for everything you put in up to 6% of your gross salary?[/quoteYes
Yes. From what I can gather, the S$P has an expense ratio of .73 or .6
By 6% match do you mean there is a 1-to-1 match for everything you put in up to 6% of your gross salary?[/quoteYes
Yes. From what I can gather, the S$P has an expense ratio of .73 or .6
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 4:52 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: 401K Through Principal. Best option?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1166
401K Through Principal. Best option?
Just became eligible for my company's 401K. There is a 6% match. So, I'm assuming that the expense fees with be worth getting the match. I'm trying to find the expense ratio of these funds. I'm guessing the S&P will be the best option?
- Sun Mar 01, 2015 2:19 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Help me in my impossible search for a used car...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1574
Re: Help me in my impossible search for a used car...
Sorry. But, I really just need seating for 5. I just want to make sure the rear seats are large enough for 3 adults, or 3 children. 2 of mine are big enough to sit in the front seats. Just don't see the need for the Mini any longer. Thanks
- Sun Mar 01, 2015 12:17 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Help me in my impossible search for a used car...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1574
Help me in my impossible search for a used car...
Looking to get rid of my 04 Sienna. It's starting to nickel and dime me, and, frankly, I'm sick of driving a Minivan. I need seating for 3 in the rear seats, the more spacious the better. Looking for and awd or truck. Under $15,000. And, Something interesting. All of these new car look the same to me. Thanks.
- Sat Feb 28, 2015 5:23 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: What Movie Have You Recently Watched?
- Replies: 11153
- Views: 2085680
Re: What Movie Have You Recently Watched?
gkaplan wrote:I just finished watching Beautiful Girls on Netflix. Nice little 1996 film, with a breakout and delightful Natalie Portman performance.
Love this movie!
- Fri Feb 27, 2015 4:16 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Need outside advice on new truck
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2634
Re: Need outside advice on new truck
You asked a dealership for advice on buying a new truck?
- Fri Feb 27, 2015 4:15 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Father / Son Deep Sea Fishing Trip
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3074
Re: Father / Son Deep Sea Fishing Trip
Tarpon fishing in the Keys always looked like a lot of fun.
- Wed Feb 25, 2015 4:34 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: TDI Sportwagen, in the snow?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4527
TDI Sportwagen, in the snow?
Does anyone own a newer tdi Sportwagen? Just wondering how well they do in the snow. The diesel option does not have awd. Thanks
- Sun Feb 08, 2015 4:22 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: What Movie Have You Recently Watched?
- Replies: 11153
- Views: 2085680
Re: What Movie Have You Recently Watched?
Boyhood. Very disappointed. I had such high hopes for this film!
- Sun Feb 08, 2015 8:14 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Looking for ideas for a romantic getaway
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4191
Re: Looking for ideas for a romantic getaway
The tickets are points, so, I can only go so far with them..
- Sun Feb 08, 2015 6:30 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Looking for ideas for a romantic getaway
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4191
Looking for ideas for a romantic getaway
Looking to take the wife away for a surprise anniversary getaway. We have 2 free tickets. Looking at possible Mexico, Charleston, or New Orleans. Any other ideas would be great. She loves the beach, but, I think she would be flexible.
- Mon Jan 12, 2015 6:45 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Parking in Philly?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 801
Parking in Philly?
Looking for suggestions for Philly parking. Staying near UPenn, trying to avoid the $40ish parking fee at hotel. Tried to google, only came up with parking for students.
- Mon Dec 15, 2014 10:11 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Seeking advice for NYC family trip.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 787
Seeking advice for NYC family trip.
i would like to take the family to NYC for a day trip or overnight stay. Looking for advice as far as parking as hotel suggestions. We are only 3 hours away. Parking is what scares me.
- Sat Dec 13, 2014 5:53 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Terminating Verizon to Page Plus
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1918
Re: Terminating Verizon to Page Plus
Hey all, So I've had an old Droid phone on Page Plus for about two years now, but desperately need an upgrade. I'm thinking of doing something I would otherwise never do, but I have a grudge against Verizon going back years. Sign onto a 2 year contract at $60/month, get a Galaxy 4 at the contract price of $49. Get all the service that comes along with it - contracts transferred and whatnot. A month into it, cancel and pay the Early Termination Fee of $350 and go back to Page Plus at $30/month. Galaxy 4's on eBay are going for around $350 and a lot of them are refurbished, not to mention the slight risk that what you get isn't as advertised, having to wait a week for the phone, etc. Putting aside ethical grounds, does anyone see a problem w...
- Wed Dec 10, 2014 5:34 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: What Book Are You Currently Reading? Part VI
- Replies: 7650
- Views: 1723868
Re: What Book Are You Currently Reading? Part VI
Just finished, Reunion, by Hannah Pittard. Loved it! Excellent writer!
- Mon Dec 01, 2014 4:30 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: High quality winter sock
- Replies: 35
- Views: 9156
Re: High quality winter sock
My Costco socks are the reason that I started this thread...They have definitely lasted several years, now they constantly fall down.
- Sun Nov 30, 2014 4:45 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: What Movie Have You Recently Watched?
- Replies: 11153
- Views: 2085680
Re: What Movie Have You Recently Watched?
Argo: Really enjoyed it!
- Sun Nov 30, 2014 4:41 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: High quality winter sock
- Replies: 35
- Views: 9156
High quality winter sock
Looking for a winter sock that keeps my feet warm and does not fall down.
- Fri Nov 28, 2014 3:19 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Unbroken!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5999
Unbroken!
Finally finished up this incredible story today. The courage of these heroes never ceases to amaze me. What an incredible life! I just hope that the movie does the story justice.
- Mon Nov 24, 2014 7:37 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Boglehead family vacations
- Replies: 44
- Views: 6729
Re: Boglehead family vacations
No offense, but cruising with kids sounds dreadful. Kids at that age need very little to have fun. A quiet beach, a couple of shovels and buckets...
- Sat Nov 22, 2014 5:21 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Laptop/Chromebook recommendation
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1624
Laptop/Chromebook recommendation
My little 11 year old is an aspiring writer. We would like to purchase a device for her to encourage her writing. What is our best option in a laptop, specifically for writing purposes? Thanks
- Sat Nov 22, 2014 5:17 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Fitbit, Vivofit, or other?
- Replies: 55
- Views: 5795
Re: Tell me about FitBit - is it worth having?
Your bathroom mirror is an excellent health tracker.
- Sat Nov 22, 2014 5:16 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Seeking a Cellphone Change
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3280
Re: Seeking a Cellphone Change
Kitty Wireless. Verizon towers, half the price.
- Sat Nov 22, 2014 5:15 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Personal Tips for a New Father to Be
- Replies: 31
- Views: 5698
Re: Personal Tips for a New Father to Be
Stay Calm. Babies will cry. Your scariest moment in life, me at least, is when you bring your baby home the first time. Read parenting books geared to Dads. You will be ignored in the delivery room, it's not about you. Be there for your wife now. Do whatever your wife tells you during the birthing process. nurse will also probably treat you like a stepdad, get used to it. And, The best advice I can give...Just be there for your child, no matter what age. Take an interest in their interest. they willnot care or remember how much money you have set aside for them now or ever.
- Sun Oct 19, 2014 4:44 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Is it possible to have a favorite movie
- Replies: 82
- Views: 7968
Re: Is it possible to have a favorite movie
Yes it is. "Say Anything" for me...
- Sat Aug 30, 2014 3:52 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: What Movie Have You Recently Watched?
- Replies: 11153
- Views: 2085680
Re: What Movie Have You Currently Watched?
How about, Last Good Movie? It's been quite a while for me...
- Sat Aug 30, 2014 3:51 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Philly Hotels, with the family
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2014
Philly Hotels, with the family
Looking for a family friendly Philly hotel suggestion. It would be nice if it were mostly within walking distance to area attractions. Any ideas?
- Wed Jul 09, 2014 12:12 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: What finance experts do you follow on Twitter?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 10878
Re: What finance experts do you follow on Twitter?
If you are not familiar with twitter, Why waste time with the snarky comments? Some people enjoy it and find it useful. You are the same people that respond to a smartphone posting by saying you don't own one. Also, The same people that respond to a luxury care posting by saying you have owned a Honda Accord circa 1991 for 50 years. Please spare me and keep your comments to yourslef. You are not making yourself sound more frugal!
- Wed Jul 09, 2014 12:08 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Driving from outside Philly to Florida, with 3 children...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3580
Re: Driving from outside Philly to Florida, with 3 children.
We are traveling over Christmas...
- Wed Jul 09, 2014 8:12 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Driving from outside Philly to Florida, with 3 children...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3580
Re: Driving from outside Philly to Florida, with 3 children.
12, 10, and 7. They are pretty good travelers.
- Wed Jul 09, 2014 8:02 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Driving from outside Philly to Florida, with 3 children...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3580
Driving from outside Philly to Florida, with 3 children...
Looking for some advice for those who have made this trek. We have been visiting difeerent Florida beach towns over the winter the last couple years. So far, The only idea I have is staying a night in Wilmington, NC. Any towns worth visiting along the way? I think we may end of in the Keys, to insure warm weather. We have more than a week to complete the trip, so I do not feel rushed to get there. any thoughts would be appreciated.
- Thu Jun 26, 2014 6:47 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Food Dehydrator: looking for advice
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1072
Food Dehydrator: looking for advice
In the market for a foid dehydrator. Looking for the best bang for my buck. Any ideas?
- Mon Jun 23, 2014 4:23 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Soccer - injury time?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 5520
Re: Soccer - injury time?
So, Why can't they just post the time? Someone knows how much extra time is left?
- Tue Jun 17, 2014 9:01 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Calling all Cyclists... [help getting into cycling]
- Replies: 71
- Views: 9904
Re: Calling all Cyclists... [help getting into cycling]
I'm not looking to spend a ton of money. I would just like to find a more comfortable seat and a better water bottle option. And, Maybe a mirror, so I can see behind me. Other than that...I'm good. Thanks for the advice!
- Mon Jun 16, 2014 7:01 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Calling all Cyclists... [help getting into cycling]
- Replies: 71
- Views: 9904
Calling all Cyclists... [help getting into cycling]
A back injury has put my running career on hold. I'm thinking that is a good thing. Got back on the bike again and I'm really enjoying it. Just looking for any advice, tips, gear, that will make my ride more enjoyable. Not looking to break the bank, just looking to add more joy to my rides.
- Thu May 22, 2014 1:48 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Staking Tomatoes
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2341
Staking Tomatoes
Looking for any advice out here on the above subject. Tried the cages last year and did not like it.
- Wed May 21, 2014 5:02 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Convince me to choose a Suburban over a Sequoia
- Replies: 87
- Views: 42290
Re: Convince me to choose a Suburban over a Sequoia
What about an older Land Cruiser?
- Fri May 09, 2014 3:17 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Vacation Pay when leaving a job?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2497
Re: Vacation Pay when leaving a job?
You would think if you earned it, it yours...
- Fri May 09, 2014 3:10 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Vacation Pay when leaving a job?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2497
Vacation Pay when leaving a job?
Is one entitled to vacation pay after leaving a job?