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- Fri Feb 09, 2024 9:38 am
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: Poor PenFed Reviews
- Replies: 81
- Views: 14989
Re: Poor PenFed Reviews
Have had issue with PenFed not updating User Data past 2 years. Sent 2 or more document packages to Omaha with negative results. Finally spoke with CSR that updated online this past week. Shame on PenFed. Will take by business some where else.
- Thu Mar 11, 2021 10:17 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: On Demand Hot Water Heater Ratings
- Replies: 1
- Views: 388
On Demand Hot Water Heater Ratings
Would anyone happen to have a copy of Consumer Reports Ratings for On Demand Hot Water Heaters. If so please Private Message me. Interested in Propane, outside placement. Local Libraries have discontinued Consumer Reports magazines. Thanks.
- Wed Aug 23, 2017 8:49 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Windows 10 Dialup Modem
- Replies: 3
- Views: 692
Windows 10 Dialup Modem
Purchased a new computer with Windows 10, apparently no dialup/phone line modem port. How do I connect using dialup ISP. Live in rural area with no DSL/Wifi reception.
- Sat Jul 22, 2017 2:46 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Is Amazon Prime worth it?
- Replies: 146
- Views: 19417
Re: Is Amazon Prime worth it?
1+, equal or better value at other locations.
- Sat Mar 04, 2017 5:02 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: 2005 Chevy Blazer MPG ?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1101
Re: 2005 Chevy Blazer MPG ?
Edited:Motor 4300 Vortec 4.3 Liter. AT, Tires 235/75R15, 2 wheel drive, Small Blazer, Axel Ration 4.34, GCWR 6500 Lbs
- Sat Mar 04, 2017 2:52 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: 2005 Chevy Blazer MPG ?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1101
2005 Chevy Blazer MPG ?
2005 Blazer 12 MPG. AT/PS/PB/2WD/V-6/ low speed rear end. How much would changing to hi- speed rear end increase MPG and estimated cost parts. Son does the labor.
Edited: Motor:Vortec 4300 4.3 Liter....Tires: 235/75R15
Edited: Motor:Vortec 4300 4.3 Liter....Tires: 235/75R15
- Thu Jan 26, 2017 6:55 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: storm/screen door
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2187
Re: storm/screen door
Larson good quality door and excellent customer support.
Recommend qualified installer for best results...
Recommend qualified installer for best results...
- Tue Sep 06, 2016 1:44 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Hearing aid 101
- Replies: 95
- Views: 13886
Re: Hearing aid 101
1+ LWalker post re: PHONAX brand.
Veterans if eligible should check with their local VAMC Audiology Dept
Veterans if eligible should check with their local VAMC Audiology Dept
- Mon Sep 05, 2016 1:23 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: genealogy - starting
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3104
Re: genealogy - starting
http://www.familysearch.org
ancestry is paying familysearch to copy their inventory of records if I recall correct.
ancestry is paying familysearch to copy their inventory of records if I recall correct.
- Sun Sep 04, 2016 5:32 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Military Retirement/Pension vs. Higher Income
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3036
- Sun Aug 28, 2016 3:54 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Income Tax Prep Software?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2052
Re: Income Tax Prep Software?
Suggest you look at the following, used 2015.
No compliant's and very reasonable compared to TT and others.
www.freetaxusa.com
No compliant's and very reasonable compared to TT and others.
www.freetaxusa.com
- Fri Aug 14, 2015 6:59 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: Rollover from Mississippi PERS to IRA. Familiar with MS PERS?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 646
Re: Rollover from Mississippi PERS to IRA. Familiar with MS PERS?
10-12 years ago Rollover from MS PERS to another institution. No issues encountered. Contacted PERS via phone/Fax and process executed promptly.
- Wed Mar 04, 2015 4:00 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: storm door replacement
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11692
Re: storm door replacement
Lowe's Storm door purchased and installed Nov 2014 was a Larson brand.
- Wed Mar 04, 2015 2:44 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: storm door replacement
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11692
Re: storm door replacement
Purchased storm door from Lowe's and had installed November 2014.
Top glass will not remain sealed/in closed position.
Top glass will not remain sealed/in closed position.
- Sun Mar 01, 2015 5:56 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Turbotax 2014: Buyer Beware
- Replies: 77
- Views: 14924
Re: Turbotax 2014: Buyer Beware
Used TaxAct 2014 Deluxe Fed & State CD. Good product and cost less than TT.
Will be using TaxAct again in 2015....
Bill
Will be using TaxAct again in 2015....
Bill
- Sun Mar 01, 2015 5:47 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Vanguard Fund Performance Link
- Replies: 2
- Views: 611
Vanguard Fund Performance Link
Can someone provide a good link to Vanguard Fund Performance.
My ISP connection is slow and takes forever to log into Vanguard site and search for performance information.
Thanks
Bill
My ISP connection is slow and takes forever to log into Vanguard site and search for performance information.
Thanks
Bill
- Sat Feb 28, 2015 6:04 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Turbo Tax Deluxe or Premier... What is going on?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1377
Re: Turbo Tax Deluxe or Premier... What is going on?
Livesoft,
How did you manage $20.00, Tax Act Deluxe w/State CD cost me $27+ with postage.
Bill
How did you manage $20.00, Tax Act Deluxe w/State CD cost me $27+ with postage.
Bill
- Fri Feb 20, 2015 11:30 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Forgot to take RMD.. now what?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5055
Re: Forgot to take RMD.. now what?
bump. bump.....
- Fri Feb 20, 2015 7:58 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Forgot to take RMD.. now what?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5055
Re: Forgot to take RMD.. now what?
Received 2014 RMD confirmation statement from Vanguard Nov 2014. Contacted Vanguard Feb 17, 2015 re: income taxes withheld on RMD and informed Vanguard had not disbursed 2014 RMD. Instructed Vanguard to disburse RMD and withhold associated federal taxes.
Was my understanding that distribution would automatically occur after receipt of confirmation from Vanguard Nov 2014.
Using TaxAct software which doesn't allow "RC" entry on dotted line in line 52 of IRS Form 5329 per IRS instructions.
Should I write seperate check to IRS for 50% penalty and request wavier 2014 RMD penalty by letter, or.......??????
Bill
Was my understanding that distribution would automatically occur after receipt of confirmation from Vanguard Nov 2014.
Using TaxAct software which doesn't allow "RC" entry on dotted line in line 52 of IRS Form 5329 per IRS instructions.
Should I write seperate check to IRS for 50% penalty and request wavier 2014 RMD penalty by letter, or.......??????
Bill
- Tue Nov 18, 2014 12:56 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Manufactured mobile home ratings
- Replies: 2
- Views: 638
Manufactured mobile home ratings
Would anyone happen to have a good link to "manufactured mobile home ratings", or have suggestions reference brand/manufacture quality, pro's and con's...
Located 100 miles north of Gulf Coast.
Located 100 miles north of Gulf Coast.
- Thu Sep 04, 2014 5:31 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: NFCU 1 year certificate (CD) 5% APY $5k max balance
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5491
Re: NFCU 1 year certificate (CD) 5% APY $5k max balance
Contacted NFCU via phone, opened membership account and established CD for self/DW in less that 20 minutes, Funds ETF from bank into CD's with today's date. Retired military.
- Fri Sep 13, 2013 8:37 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Termite treatment
- Replies: 31
- Views: 8438
Re: Termite treatment
Ordered Termidor and treated exterior of 2800sf home and detached stroage garrage 5 years ago...Lots cheaper do it your self if your up to the task. Not impressed with Companies selling services...contracts, reinspect, bait stations...Lots of info on DIY sites.
- Fri Aug 23, 2013 11:24 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Riding Lawn Mower
- Replies: 29
- Views: 15261
Re: Riding Lawn Mower
Purchased Toro 42" Time Cutter ZTR from HomeDepot 4+ years ago. Belts have jumped off pully several times, mower deck routinely disengages from retainer bar on rough terrin or running over obstacles. Now lower rim on cutting deck had broken at grass chute exit.
Equiped with Kohler engine which so far has performed satisfatory. Off hand would not purchace another Toro.
Equiped with Kohler engine which so far has performed satisfatory. Off hand would not purchace another Toro.
- Sat Apr 06, 2013 10:12 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Any Ford Mechanic's on site?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1163
Re: Any Ford Mechanic's on site?
Thanks TT.
Located link per your suggestion and printed relevant info for local Mechanic.
Post appears to address AC/heater inoperative fan control switch issue to include automatic blower control (EATC), and blower motor problems.
Thanks for you assistance.
Bill
Located link per your suggestion and printed relevant info for local Mechanic.
Post appears to address AC/heater inoperative fan control switch issue to include automatic blower control (EATC), and blower motor problems.
Thanks for you assistance.
Bill
- Fri Apr 05, 2013 8:47 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Any Ford Mechanic's on site?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1163
Any Ford Mechanic's on site?
2004 Ford Crown Victoria. AC/Heater Automatic temperature control. Fan switch located to right of control panel has ceased to operated. Blower (Fan) fails to operate when wheel control turned up or down. Have been told two relay's/fuses under hood inoperative, said to be located to the rear of value cover plate and next to firewall. Have tried Autozone and various service stations unable to diagnose with their analyser. Any suggestion/solutions other than Dealer Service at $500.00.
Thanks.
Thanks.
- Sun Dec 02, 2012 5:46 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Mil. Retirees in VA w/ TRICARE as Sole Insurance
- Replies: 4
- Views: 884
Re: Mil. Retirees in VA w/ TRICARE as Sole Insurance
Follow up to post, just finished looking at Military.com and 171K being deleted from Tricare Prime are active duty, there families as well as military retirees if not w/i 40 miles of a military base or if a base is closed. I was driving 102 miles to military Tx facility vs civilian provider, then Hurricane Katrina demolished KAFB, retirees were no longer seen, sience then have turned 65 and on TFL, now f/u with VA Med facility for routine preventive service/medications. Promises,promises,..........
Bill
Bill
- Sun Dec 02, 2012 5:17 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Mil. Retirees in VA w/ TRICARE as Sole Insurance
- Replies: 4
- Views: 884
Re: Mil. Retirees in VA w/ TRICARE as Sole Insurance
Can't address per your location but I've been retired for 30+ years. Used Tricare prime and was very pleased. Would not have major health care precudure performed at local VA Medical Center. Numerous complaints about quality of care/botched procedures/sanitation. Currently on Medicare and f/u with VA outpatient service service for routine preventive medication only. Recieved excellent care at Airforce Medical facilities, if available in your area this would be my option of choice. Understand 171,000 will soon loose Tricare Prime status and be demoted to Tricare Standard if current plan in process is executed.
- Tue Nov 20, 2012 8:46 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Farming and Homesteading Thoughts/Advice?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2909
Re: Farming and Homesteading Thoughts/Advice?
1. Don't quit your day job.
2. Tried it for years, all outgo vs no income.
2. Tried it for years, all outgo vs no income.
- Mon Nov 12, 2012 7:14 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Tricare
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1640
Re: Tricare
Active duty retired 1981. TRICARE Prime, never a problem with coverage, used Air Force Military Treatment facilities outpatient/inpatient until Hurricane Katrina then outsourced due to damaged treament facilities. Prefer Air Force/Navy providers, never impressed with Army provider while on active duty 20+ years.
Bill
Bill
- Sat Nov 10, 2012 7:31 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Paying at Costco with gift cards
- Replies: 54
- Views: 19754
Re: Paying at Costco with gift cards
At Nashville TN Costco this past week. Told non member could not shop and pay 5% surcharge, nor could they use gift card.
Informed Costco opening store 2013 in New Orleans and Baton Rouge LA.
Bill
Informed Costco opening store 2013 in New Orleans and Baton Rouge LA.
Bill
- Tue Oct 09, 2012 1:48 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Oil company specific credit cards for cheaper gas?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1415
Re: Oil company specific credit cards for cheaper gas?
Check out Wal Mart gift cards, 10 cents gallon discount at Murphey Stations, 15 cents with Wal Mart credit card.
Bill W.
Bill W.
- Sat Oct 06, 2012 4:49 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Are Bogleheads THIS cheap?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4289
Re: Are Bogleheads THIS cheap?
Frugal yes, cheap no. Have no problem asking for a doggie box/bag to take home. "Waste not, want not".
- Sat Oct 06, 2012 3:17 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: "Aftershock"
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2069
Re: "Aftershock"
Haven't read it yet, so what's the gist of it another market melt down and everyone in survial mode?
- Fri Sep 28, 2012 9:57 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: New Kindle Fire and Warranty?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1478
Re: New Kindle Fire and Warrenty?
Sounds like apple i-pad might be the product of choice.
What's the price difference between an i-pad and kindle fire?
Bill W.
What's the price difference between an i-pad and kindle fire?
Bill W.
- Fri Sep 28, 2012 1:38 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: New Kindle Fire and Warranty?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1478
New Kindle Fire and Warranty?
Daughter proposing to purchase granddaughter new model Kindle Fire with 2 year warranty (Oct 15, 2012 version?). Granddaughter will be turning 11. Any comments, suggestions or recommendations?
Bill W.
Bill W.
- Sat Sep 22, 2012 7:21 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Automobile repair: dent on transmission pan
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8640
Re: Automobile repair: dent on transmission pan
Would not replace, would find a good auto repair person (individual) and have them remove, knock out the dent and replace gasket.
Save yourself some money.
Save yourself some money.
- Fri Sep 21, 2012 7:29 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Will you get an iPhone 5?
- Replies: 108
- Views: 9879
Re: Will you get an iPhone 5?
No I phone, no IPAD, no IPOD, no lap top, no apple product, no GPS, no cell phone.
Still on land line and doing fine.
Bill W
Still on land line and doing fine.
Bill W
- Fri Sep 21, 2012 12:25 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: [Enlisted in Military, How to Start?] 18 years old.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1666
Re: [Enlisted in Military, How to Start?] 18 years old.
Second all recommendations as above. In addition would suggest.
Get as much education as you can while in service, check with your Military Education Center re: End of Course Test, CLEP, and take classes while on active duty.
Bill W.
Get as much education as you can while in service, check with your Military Education Center re: End of Course Test, CLEP, and take classes while on active duty.
Bill W.
- Fri Aug 17, 2012 7:15 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Progressive Insurance
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1305
Progressive Insurance
Progressive Insurance on the defence for attempting to "weasel out" of paying claim per published news reports.
Sad state of affairs when your insurer will take the defence side in Court rather than pay a valid claim.
Let the consumer beware!
Sad state of affairs when your insurer will take the defence side in Court rather than pay a valid claim.
Let the consumer beware!
- Fri Aug 10, 2012 11:06 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: DIY Radiant Barrier in attic?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 8452
Re: DIY Radiant Barrier in attic?
Interesting.
What is it?
Where and how applied?
How is it different from regular attic insulation?
What is it?
Where and how applied?
How is it different from regular attic insulation?
- Wed Aug 08, 2012 2:40 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: computer security and how to protect yourself
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2089
Re: computer security and how to protect yourself
Okay, so what/who are the better email providers?
gmail
yahoo
hotmail
other
Bill
gmail
yahoo
hotmail
other
Bill
- Sun Aug 05, 2012 3:05 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Auto Tire Question
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4175
Re: Auto Tire Question
"Ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
Found out over the course of years not to skimp on tires.
Much rather pay now than be stranded.
Found out over the course of years not to skimp on tires.
Much rather pay now than be stranded.
- Sat Aug 04, 2012 12:04 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Insurance - Statefarm / Amica
- Replies: 46
- Views: 16310
Re: Insurance - Statefarm / Amica
Statefarm cheaper than Amica for home/auto in my area.
Got quote a couple months ago, didn't respond to Amica.
Have recieved a three followup inquires from Amica.
Bill W.
Got quote a couple months ago, didn't respond to Amica.
Have recieved a three followup inquires from Amica.
Bill W.
- Wed Jul 25, 2012 9:45 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Scanner setting properties?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 962
Re: Scanner setting properties?
Thanks for the link to Answers.com, excellent site.
Have noted site for future reference.
billw
Have noted site for future reference.
billw
- Wed Jul 25, 2012 8:33 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Scanner setting properties?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 962
Re: Scanner setting properties?
So what is the end product, or difference, in a scanned picture or document???
billw
billw
- Wed Jul 25, 2012 8:07 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Scanner setting properties?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 962
Scanner setting properties?
When scanning documents/pictures what's the difference in scanner settings, bmp. vs jpg. ?
Is setting related to, uploading, content quality, transmission....etc?
Thanks
billw
Is setting related to, uploading, content quality, transmission....etc?
Thanks
billw
- Sat Jul 21, 2012 9:13 pm
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: NOMINATE JACK BOGLE FOR PRESIDENT'S MEDAL OF FREEDOM
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2536
Re: Nominate Jack Bogle for the President's Medal of Freedom
1+
Couldn't happen soon enough!
Bill W.
Couldn't happen soon enough!
Bill W.
- Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:08 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Pentagon Federal Credit Union Which Credit Card?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1301
Pentagon Federal Credit Union Which Credit Card?
Joined Pentagon Federal Credit Union. Now considering credit card selection.
Which one would be best in my situation? Currently with USAA, pay off monthly, normal monthly charge $500>$2000. Ralely make a major purchase.
Should I transfer $1000.00 balance to Pen Fed from USAA. Use USAA only for monthly credit card, no other service.
Which would be the best reward card with PenFed ?
Which one would be best in my situation? Currently with USAA, pay off monthly, normal monthly charge $500>$2000. Ralely make a major purchase.
Should I transfer $1000.00 balance to Pen Fed from USAA. Use USAA only for monthly credit card, no other service.
Which would be the best reward card with PenFed ?
- Mon Jun 25, 2012 6:26 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Skunk Removal
- Replies: 29
- Views: 38295
Re: Skunk Removal
Tractor Supply Store if available in your area has special sales on live traps, something like $25.00 for two traps. I'd buy the traps and remove them myself.
Would also check with County Agent, local State Extension office an see what they suggest.
Would also check with County Agent, local State Extension office an see what they suggest.
- Fri Jun 22, 2012 6:43 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Buying eyeglasses online?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 9342
Re: Buying eyeglasses online?
If your are a veteran check with your local VA Medical Center Optical Service. Need a Eye Glass prescription. Rx bifocal, glass lens, quality frames, case and shipping less than $40.00. Other options available. Extreamly pleased with glasses/frames. Service was prompt.