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by Minot
Thu Jun 16, 2022 11:08 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Where to spend 6 months to a year? Taking time off from work
Replies: 26
Views: 3324

Re: Where to spend 6 months to a year? Taking time off from work

Mypasswordis1234 wrote: Thu Jun 16, 2022 12:53 am I 2nd the US is also generally unsafe. Not the least safe, not even close but not the safest. Again not even close. It’s the safest country in the Western Hemisphere but that’s not saying much.
Safer than Canada?
by Minot
Wed Jul 01, 2020 3:54 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: [How do I send my Qualified Charitable Distribution to a charity]?
Replies: 41
Views: 3014

Re: [How do I send my Qualified Charitable Distribution to a charity]?

I sent a check written by Vanguard to one charity. After a month or two, I had not received an acknowledgment. So, I asked the charity about it. They claimed no knowledge of the donation. So, I contacted Vanguard and they told me the check was never cashed. So, they stopped payment on that one and issued a replacement. I don't know if Vanguard would ever have notified me that the check was not cashed. That raises another question. What happens to the money if a check is never cashed? Does it revert to my account? Does it go to unclaimed funds in my name? Does it go to unclaimed funds in the charity's name? Does Vanguard just keep the money? I found your post because I did a search regarding a replacement QCD check. In my case, Vanguard sen...
by Minot
Fri Jun 12, 2020 8:46 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Charitable Giving
Replies: 28
Views: 2509

Re: Charitable Giving

sport wrote: Wed Jun 10, 2020 6:04 pm If you are old enough to have RMDs, QCD donations are even better than donating appreciated stock. Donating stock avoids capital gains tax. Making QCDs avoids ordinary income tax.
And the QCD has the benefit of reducing your AGI, unlike itemized donations from taxable.
by Minot
Sat Apr 25, 2020 10:42 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: What are you listening to now
Replies: 5802
Views: 574457

Re: What are you listening to now

cashboy wrote: Sat Jan 11, 2020 12:41 pm right 'now',this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxLbmnvMWM0
May the day come again....
by Minot
Wed Apr 22, 2020 10:51 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Letting Dog out everyday for lunch... the roundtrip drive is killing me.. ideas?
Replies: 182
Views: 24512

Re: Letting Dog out everyday for lunch... the roundtrip drive is killing me.. ideas?

First off, before it gets suggested, my dog isn't going anywhere. We love him very much! Our dog is non-destructible and has no separation anxiety. He is a 5-year-old Golden Retriever who has free rein of house when we're not there. We are able to to watch him on our Nest cam throughout the day and he sleeps, mostly. My commute to work is 18 miles each way (36 round-trip). 4 days a week I have been letting him out of the house for a bathroom break around mid-day for my lunch. The entire ordeal usually takes 1-1.25 hour to let him out for 5, maybe 10 minutes (there's even a rare occasions where he refuses to go; of course, 5-10 minutes might not be enough time for him to do his business). Besides the stress of doing basically 2 commutes a d...
by Minot
Sun Apr 12, 2020 12:04 pm
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: Bogleheads community discussion - Coronavirus
Replies: 1653
Views: 106936

Re: I have COVID-19. Some thoughts.

The ID doc and pulmonary specialist were straight with me at discharge re: the uncertainly with immunity (the theoretical vs. what might be discovered in the next couple of months). I don't take it for granted. I wish that this were more powerfully broadcast to the public. Business and political interests would like everyone to assume that immunity is guaranteed. My kids and their friends feel that they are safe for the future (having had mild symptoms but no testing). I can only hope that they’re right. I am glad you’re feeling better. It is good that you’re listening to the lessons learned. Fauci has said he thinks the infected (and recovered) develop immunity. He left room for that not to be true. This is one of the biggest unknowns. I ...
by Minot
Thu Jan 02, 2020 1:19 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Financial planner/ retirement planning for parents
Replies: 11
Views: 806

Re: Financial planner/ retirement planning for parents

I'd suggest giving him a copy of Jane Bryant Quinn's How to Make Your Money Last.
by Minot
Sat Aug 31, 2019 12:59 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Are You A "Sesquipedalian"?
Replies: 14
Views: 1721

Re: Are You A "Sesquipedalian"?

Funny, but I was always taught that the best way to become more informed was to look up new words when I encountered them. Do you think my teachers were missing something, Taylor, and that I should be making fun of people who know things I don't know instead of learning from them? Your reading of Taylor's post was quite different from mine, vineviz. I didn't feel that Taylor was "making fun of" the persons he was addressing as possible "sesquipedalians", but rather expressing a reasonable preference for the style of communication he hopes for on this forum. I may or may not agree with him about this, but I certainly respect him for stating his preference, and did not find anything to criticize in his manner of doing so. .
by Minot
Thu Aug 15, 2019 10:08 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Do Bogleheads plan to utilize Independent Living facilities?
Replies: 108
Views: 14018

Re: Do Bogleheads plan to utilize Independent Living facilities?

Always a balancing act. Friend in her 70s recently surveyed a couple of the nice independent-living places, which also have affiliated assisted-living that you can move to. Not CCRCs. Her impression was that the people in the independent living place were sold, well, old. She's not ready for that quite yet. My mother lives in one at age 98, so I've spent my time there and yes, the people are old. Life is pretty much sitting around in your apartment, a little socializing, and having meals. There are some outings, but nothing that would get your heart rate up. My feeling -- it helps to be old if you move into one of these places. You'll certainly become that way when you're there. It almost humorous to see the "walker parking lot" ...
by Minot
Thu Aug 15, 2019 11:11 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Do Bogleheads plan to utilize Independent Living facilities?
Replies: 108
Views: 14018

Re: Do Bogleheads plan to utilize Independent Living facilities?

Always a balancing act. Friend in her 70s recently surveyed a couple of the nice independent-living places, which also have affiliated assisted-living that you can move to. Not CCRCs. Her impression was that the people in the independent living place were sold, well, old. She's not ready for that quite yet. My mother lives in one at age 98, so I've spent my time there and yes, the people are old. Life is pretty much sitting around in your apartment, a little socializing, and having meals. There are some outings, but nothing that would get your heart rate up. My feeling -- it helps to be old if you move into one of these places. You'll certainly become that way when you're there. It almost humorous to see the "walker parking lot" ...
by Minot
Wed Aug 14, 2019 5:13 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Investing Father's Assets Who Is In Nursing Home (POA)
Replies: 68
Views: 6252

Re: Investing Father's Assets Who Is In Nursing Home (POA)

I am sorry about your father. I know this can all be overwhelming. I am not an expert at all but will make some comments. 1. $5000/month for nursing home will undoubtably go up over 5 years. 2. Assuming it doesn't go up... $5000 x 12 = $60,000 x 5 years = $300,000 3. Based on what you listed your father not only has a lot more money than that but also has income from SS and pensions that will be used each month to help pay that $5000/month. It won't pay for all so it really is the shortfall that will use up some of his money. Because of all of the above, it appears that Medicaid will not be in an issue in 5 years. I believe he would need to be down to about $2000 in assets. Which is why the lawyer is recommending the trust, which takes the...
by Minot
Fri Jul 19, 2019 6:07 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Any downside to using 'trusted contact' feature for financial accounts?
Replies: 17
Views: 5026

Re: Any downside to using 'trusted contact' feature for financial accounts?

Swimmer wrote: Thu Jul 18, 2019 6:46 am -----
I think of it as a safety net when cognitive decline hits. There’s no fee to set it up. Our Agent and Trusted Contact are the same person.
Vanguard recommends against this choice:

"Whom to consider naming as your trusted contact
Your trusted contact should be someone you know would be unbiased when it comes to your health, whereabouts, and well-being—someone with integrity whom you can rely on. You can name anyone you decide is best. However, we encourage you to name someone who can't transact on your accounts to help ensure objectivity."
by Minot
Sun Jun 16, 2019 11:27 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Watch experts: Bucherer with orange face????
Replies: 12
Views: 1775

Re: Watch experts: Bucherer with orange face????

This one sure looks like it, except it's yellow, not orange.,
by Minot
Sun Jun 16, 2019 11:46 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: What Movie Have You Recently Watched?
Replies: 11037
Views: 2066293

Re: What Movie Have You Recently Watched?

A reminder from Moderators' edits to OP:

"Please mention how you saw the movie (DVD, in-person, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, etc.). --admin LadyGeek]

[To keep this on topic, please include whether you would recommend it in your replies - admin alex]
"

I especially appreciate posters who take the time to tell me something about the movie, as well as whether they liked it or not.
by Minot
Wed Jun 12, 2019 5:43 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: RMD and expected life span
Replies: 30
Views: 3504

Re: RMD and expected life span

J G Bankerton wrote: Wed Jun 12, 2019 4:55 pm Is the RMD designed so one dies with no money in the account?
Life expectancy is the median, half will live longer and half will live less than the posted number. I hope the RMD is not that strict or one half of the people will have taken out all the money and still be alive.
Only if you live beyond age 114. Take a look at the Schwab Ira RMD Calculator; it will give you an idea of how the RMD's go, especially as you play with the expected returns slider.

Edit: I see Steelersfan beat me to it, and more specifically.

BTW, none if this applies to Inherited IRAs. They will be empty by the time you reach the age you were expected to die when you inherited the money.
by Minot
Thu Jun 06, 2019 12:03 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: You May Never See Your Grandchildren Again
Replies: 83
Views: 16685

Re: You May Never See Your Grandchildren Again

neilpilot wrote: Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:06 am
Minot wrote: Wed Jun 05, 2019 10:42 pm Yeah, but how was desert?
It was likely hot & dry. But I imagine the dessert wasn't bad.
Oops. Fixed it. Thanks for the amusing heads up.
by Minot
Wed Jun 05, 2019 10:42 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: You May Never See Your Grandchildren Again
Replies: 83
Views: 16685

Re: You May Never See Your Grandchildren Again

Yeah, but how was dessert?
by Minot
Tue Jun 04, 2019 4:48 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Being given charity that I don't need
Replies: 51
Views: 6481

Re: Being given charity that I don't need

Or you could assume that this is not a charitable act, but rather a business decision by the owner to encourage your continued regular and valuable patronage by rewarding you with a nice discount, and "pay" for it by continuing to eat there frequently.
by Minot
Wed May 08, 2019 1:01 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: HDHP vs Kaiser HMO
Replies: 28
Views: 4045

Re: HDHP vs Kaiser HMO

I've been with Kaiser for at least 30 years (I can't remember exactly when the company I worked for started offering it). For the last 17 years (I'm 82) I've been on their Medicare Advantage program, which seems pretty comparable to the Kaiser CA plan. I agree with the other recommendations in this thread; I've been very satisfied with Kaiser from the beginning. At age 82, I'm consuming considerably more health care than I was when I started with Kaiser. I continue to be very positive about the care I'm getting. One thing I noticed a few years ago was an improvement in my experience of being cared for, across the board, starting with checking in for appointments, including not just my physicians but also the various technicians, therapists,...
by Minot
Tue May 07, 2019 8:46 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: What’s in your pocket?
Replies: 22
Views: 2931

Re: What’s in your pocket?

triggerfish10 wrote: Tue May 07, 2019 8:40 pm
Protection
Gun? Switchblade? Nun-chucks?
Sunscreen? Condom?
by Minot
Tue May 07, 2019 8:41 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: I tried to fire my financial advisor of 12 years today...
Replies: 127
Views: 16988

Re: I tried to fire my financial advisor of 12 years today...

Nedsaid, I must be missing something. You said I am on the other side of this, I have had a full-service brokerage account for probably 31 years now. [snip] I have a Brokerage IRA and ROTH IRA with him, the two accounts are maybe 30% of my retirement. [snip] Would I do this over again? Probably not. [snip] If I had it to do all over again, I would probably have split my funds between Fidelity and Vanguard and used a mix of low-cost active funds, index funds, and ETFs based upon indexes. I probably would index 60% to 70% and use low-cost active funds such as found at Vanguard for the remainder. I would not have used stockbrokers or purchased individual stocks or loaded mutual funds. If you make the effort to inform yourself, self management ...
by Minot
Sat Apr 27, 2019 3:43 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Sanity check?
Replies: 12
Views: 2343

Re: Sanity check?

You might get more replies (and in more depth) if you use our recommended format for asking portfolio advice.

Without that added information from you, my only comment on your portfolio is to note that the majority of your funds (82% if I've done the math correctly) is in taxable, so if you are still earning income you may want to focus on getting more into tax advantaged funds. In the 24% tax bracket you likely are eligible for the backdoor Roth.
by Minot
Wed Apr 17, 2019 5:13 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: In Laws Retirement Nest Egg
Replies: 156
Views: 18492

Re: In Laws Retirement Nest Egg

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by Minot
Mon Apr 01, 2019 6:44 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Vanguard clients are more likely to...laugh, cuddle, etc. compared with clients of other investment firms
Replies: 5
Views: 1519

Re: Are Vanguard investors more cuddly?

Already discussed at

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https://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=228982
by Minot
Mon Apr 01, 2019 6:34 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Mom retired with not quite enough savings, questions about annuity
Replies: 44
Views: 6455

Re: Mom retired with not quite enough savings, questions about annuity

What about a roommate to share the cost of housing?
by Minot
Wed Feb 13, 2019 10:17 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Attempting To Be Debt Free
Replies: 62
Views: 7846

Re: Attempting To Be Debt Free

Great suggestions so far. Why do you plan to drop the extra income from the side jobs? +1 - I would figure the side jobs can help you pay off this debt quicker? One of side jobs I work is on weekends only and because of that less time is spent with the kids. The kids stay with their mother weekdays - sort of a compromise with ex. So I will use weekdays (mostly evenings and nights) to work side jobs and be with my kids on weekends. If I have family members nearly who could help with babysitting I would go for split custody and keep the weekend job. With expected raise or promo, I think I will be okay. Ygman, I want to support you in this decision. It may mean that it will take you a bit longer to pay off your debts, but important as being d...
by Minot
Mon Feb 11, 2019 10:47 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Inherited IRAs--question about the one at TIAA
Replies: 2
Views: 443

Re: Inherited IRAs--question about the one at TIAA

My brother-in-law died last month and to my delighted surprise left me shares in his two IRAs, one at Vanguard, the other at TIAA. Each of the IRAs were left to the same 14 multiple beneficiaries, 10 individuals and 4 charities. When Vanguard applied my BIL's (older than me) age to calculate my 2019 RMD, I started studying IRS Pub. 590b as well as the Wiki and several relevant Forum posts and I think I've got a pretty good handle on the RMD rules that apply. The representative who's handling my inherited IRA account (and the other 13) agrees with me that once the charities withdraw their shares, and the other 9 individuals set up their separate accounts, my RMD should be recalculated using my age to determine the Single Life Expectancy fac...
by Minot
Sat Jan 26, 2019 3:51 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: No Children, what will your legacy be?
Replies: 118
Views: 11127

Re: No Children, what will your legacy be?

You are only 40's. You have time to decide. Hopefully. So it may seem... but here’s a case for a bit of urgency around making a decision. OP says they are a few years away from FI. That means their tax rate is right now at its peak. If there is an amount they are certain they will end up donating in the future (at death or during retirement), they should donate it now to gain the tax deduction, which will multiply their donation by a third to half depending on their bracket. Well, maybe. On the other hand, if a significant portion of OP's wealth will be in tax-deferred funds, and he/she expects to live beyond 70 1/2, they will be hit with RMDs, which will be taxed as ordinary income, as opposed to the capital gains tax OP paid earlier. And...
by Minot
Thu Jan 24, 2019 5:04 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Inherited IRAs--question about the one at TIAA
Replies: 2
Views: 443

Inherited IRAs--question about the one at TIAA

My brother-in-law died last month and to my delighted surprise left me shares in his two IRAs, one at Vanguard, the other at TIAA. Each of the IRAs were left to the same 14 multiple beneficiaries, 10 individuals and 4 charities. When Vanguard applied my BIL's (older than me) age to calculate my 2019 RMD, I started studying IRS Pub. 590b as well as the Wiki and several relevant Forum posts and I think I've got a pretty good handle on the RMD rules that apply. The representative who's handling my inherited IRA account (and the other 13) agrees with me that once the charities withdraw their shares, and the other 9 individuals set up their separate accounts, my RMD should be recalculated using my age to determine the Single Life Expectancy fact...
by Minot
Tue Dec 11, 2018 9:17 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Donate to homeless?
Replies: 81
Views: 5299

Re: Donate to homeless?

If you follow some of these 'homeless' you'll see them getting into their Cadillacs with the loot they collected that day. Drop your money into a Salvation Army kettle or donate to other reputable charities instead. I volunteer with a community-based organization that has as clients a number of homeless people -- while a very few panhandlers might be "rich" scammers, the vast majority of them and the homeless in general are not. Many are fighting various demons, alcohol and drug addictions, mental health issues, etc. Many are poorly prepared to deal with the adversity of an unexpected bill, and do not have the education, resources, or connections most on this list take for granted. I have been reminded on a weekly basis that I am...
by Minot
Sat Oct 13, 2018 12:40 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Weigh in on our Marital Argument =)-- HCOL edition
Replies: 110
Views: 15523

Re: Visiting Parents

delamer wrote: Sat Oct 13, 2018 10:44 am
... find them an Airbnb.
+1. You can probably find something nice within easy walking distance, and it will cost less than a hotel. Since you live near, you can scout it out and meet the host before you rent.

Has your husband had any experience with a long commute?

What might the two of you do to make him more comfortable with taking on more debt?
by Minot
Sun Sep 02, 2018 7:02 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: NYT - Caring for Aging Parents, With an Eye on the Broker Handling Their Savings
Replies: 26
Views: 3125

Re: NYT - Caring for Aging Parents, With an Eye on the Broker Handling Their Savings

I'm sure most of you know about this valuable free resource to check on financial advisors' "shenanigans", but just as a reminder, here it is. I checked on the advisor from this great NYT article and it looks like he's still working in the field, out in Southern California. Beware! https://brokercheck.finra.org/ If we both checked the same guy, and assuming ( i guess so based on the dates - we can see the settlement amount) i could be wrong though if they are not the same person: Allegations Customer alleges that the number of transactions was unauthorized. Activity dates 08/2017-09/2017. Damage Amount Requested $5,000.00 Settlement Amount $64,590.00 I think you've got the right broker, but the wrong customer. The item you're sho...
by Minot
Fri Aug 24, 2018 5:41 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: What to do with $ 500k
Replies: 12
Views: 1874

Re: What to do with $ 500k

You might find the New York Times article, "Retirement Savings, the Muslim Way," helpful.
by Minot
Fri Aug 24, 2018 5:27 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Do you go for annual Medicare preventive tests and screening?
Replies: 84
Views: 6484

Re: Do you go for annual Medicare preventive tests and screening?

Medicare covers one free flu shot per "flu season." For billing purposes, the "season" runs from 8/1/xxxx through 7/31/xxxx+1. It doesn't matter how many days it's been since your last flu shot; there have been years when I've gotten last year's shot late (e.g., in January) and then gotten the following year's shot shortly after it became available in the fall.

While I realize that regulations often make no sense, requiring a 365 day waiting period would guarantee that people would be getting each year's shot later than the last year; by the time most of us hit 85, we'd be getting our shot well into the flu season, or even after it was pretty well past. i'm pretty sure that the CDC would not be happy about this.
by Minot
Tue Aug 21, 2018 2:24 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Co-habitation agreement - ??
Replies: 103
Views: 8267

Re: Co-habitation agreement - ??

She is a widow-of almost 5 years- like me. She is 68 and has been seeing a man 12 years younger for a year. He wants to move in with her and she is considering it. She owns a nice home-free and clear and has a much higher net worth than this man. He is employed in a blue collar job and was never married. Neither has any adult children. She is not interested in marrying again. There are a lot of posters that are reading a lot of bad intentions into this brief description. From what I can see, there are 2 people without children in a committed relationship that want to move in together. Nothing wrong with that, and nothing wrong with people in a committed relationship with different financial background entering into a contract that defines ...
by Minot
Tue Aug 14, 2018 10:37 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: most compelling TV character ever
Replies: 260
Views: 32616

Re: most compelling TV character ever

palaheel wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 12:52 pm One more damaged detective: Grace Hanadarko (Holly Hunter) in Saving Grace, and her angel, Earl.
+1, +1.
by Minot
Sat Aug 11, 2018 10:41 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: most compelling TV character ever
Replies: 260
Views: 32616

Re: most compelling TV character ever

The Cookie Monster.
by Minot
Thu Aug 09, 2018 10:29 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: most compelling TV character ever
Replies: 260
Views: 32616

Re: most compelling TV character ever

bearcub wrote: Fri Aug 03, 2018 6:59 am Mrs.Howell (Lovie) from Gilligan"s Island. Wonder if the Howells invested their millions in index funds? Hmm...
Unlikely, since Jack Bogle didn't create the first index fund until 1975.
by Minot
Mon Aug 06, 2018 11:17 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Best way to lose $200 in taxable income?
Replies: 96
Views: 9090

Re: Best way to lose $200 in taxable income?

If you took a distribution > $200 from either your IRA or your 403b within the last 60 days, I'm pretty sure you can rollover that distribution [back] into the IRA. https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answer ... al-ira.asp
by Minot
Tue Jul 24, 2018 11:22 am
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Vanguard Paper on Roth Conversion Analysis
Replies: 123
Views: 12703

Re: Vanguard Paper on Roth Conversion Analysis

Eagle33 wrote: Tue Jul 24, 2018 12:08 am
Miriam2 wrote: Mon Jul 23, 2018 11:57 pm
Is there a link or window where we can find the Vanguard research or white papers?
link to Vanguard papers
https://investor.vanguard.com/investing ... t-research
The Filter on their Research Library page may also be useful.
by Minot
Sat Jun 30, 2018 8:53 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: What are you learning or studying?
Replies: 112
Views: 12317

Re: What are you learning or studying?

2015 wrote: Sat Jun 30, 2018 3:12 pm
On my list next year is learning Tai Chi and taking an improv class for some fun.
I'm currently learning Tai Chi and at age 81 finding it harder than I expected--but worth it so far, even though I'm often tempted to skip practicing.
by Minot
Sat Jun 30, 2018 2:57 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Dad Needs Help Buying Wedding Liquor
Replies: 76
Views: 11097

Re: Dad Needs Help Buying Wedding Liquor

NOTE: This is a 6 month old thread. The wedding has probably already happened.
by Minot
Sat Apr 21, 2018 8:29 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: What have you baked recently?
Replies: 538
Views: 81172

Re: What have you baked recently?

Moussaka.
by Minot
Thu Mar 22, 2018 3:17 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: [What TV Show Have You Recently Watched?]
Replies: 5973
Views: 689703

Re: Netflix, Your Current Favorite Show

Allixi wrote: Fri Mar 09, 2018 6:37 pm
Yiewsley wrote: Mon Feb 26, 2018 10:07 pm On Acorn TV (via Amazon Prime but you can get it standalone: The Detectorists
Detectorists seasons 1 and 2 are on Netflix also

I really enjoyed the first season - perfectly executed British village comedy. However, that theme song is wearisome for binge viewing...
I also binged watched the 1st two seasons and found them delightful, including the theme song which I continued to enjoy throughout my viewing.
by Minot
Sat Jan 13, 2018 8:37 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: AirBnB my Van?
Replies: 29
Views: 4243

Re: AirBnB my Van?

Have you asked AirBnB?
by Minot
Tue Dec 26, 2017 4:50 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: What Book Are You Currently Reading? Part VI
Replies: 7638
Views: 1712525

Re: What Book Are You Currently Reading? Part VI

A reminder from the OP of this thread: [emphasis mine]
Alex Frakt wrote: Mon Sep 22, 2014 11:14 am This thread is the continuation of What Book Are You Currently Reading? multi-part megathread:

Please remember that this thread is meant for quick (or long) reviews of books you are reading or just finished. Please keep discussions to the works in question and within the bounds of our forum policies.
by Minot
Wed Sep 20, 2017 1:54 pm
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: Bogleheads you would most like to meet and why?
Replies: 134
Views: 17353

Re: Bogleheads you would most like to meet and why?

an_asker wrote: Wed Sep 20, 2017 12:53 pm
Toons wrote: Wed Sep 20, 2017 11:31 am Thanks All,
If you are EVER in the Tri Cities area of Tn.
send me a message,,,,
Coffee On Me :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
(Mcdonalds :happy )
Which are the tri-cities of TN?
Google is your friend.
by Minot
Sat Sep 09, 2017 5:09 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Protecting moms assets from nursing home expenses
Replies: 96
Views: 12768

Re: Protecting moms assets from nursing home expenses

Is it easy to give me an example of the two options in Seattle, maybe URLs and general costs? I want to try to understand this concept ahead of time in case my parents ever need it. But most people don't want to leave their home until they absolutely must, which may be why I don't understand this "middle" area for long term care that means you aren't living at home but you are not yet bedridden in a 2 person room hospital ward? I need to research this for the LA market. Google "CCRC" or "CCRC Life Care" and your city to find places near you. The move in fee will likely be the price of a house in your area. Monthly fees are higher than standard apartment rent, but lower than nursing home costs. The guarantee is...
by Minot
Thu Sep 07, 2017 7:03 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Name something you had to have and now you regret purchasing it?
Replies: 505
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Re: Name something you had to have and now you regret purchasing it?

verbose wrote: Tue Sep 05, 2017 7:55 pm Clothes that seemed to fit in the store but that I can't wear for more than 10 minutes without agony: mostly bras and shoes.
+ about 1000.