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We're considering a 2020 Kia Sportage EX for my wife. We've never owned a Kia. I've done a fair amount of research and almost all the arrows point up for this car. But I'm wondering about fellow Bogleheads and your experiences with the Kia Sportage, and any counsel you'd offer. Thanks.

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I moved everything to Vanguard when I retired (what wasn't already there). So my wife's portfolio and mine are 100% with Vanguard.

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TurboTax.

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We do the gym 3-4 days a week. I do various aerobic machines as well as moderate strength training. Other days are either walking or bicycle. I’m in a bike club and my rides with them average 20 miles. Our walks are 3-4 miles. I’ve been active my whole life. I’m not a fanatic about any physical acti...

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The 2020 Ford Escape (not in showrooms quite yet) will be all new from the ground up. New design. New features. It's sounding to be a very nice vehicle in its class.

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My wife and I each have our own accounts, both checking and credit cards, etc. No joint accounts. We have common expenditures we both share (e.g. mortgage, cable, groceries, major house purchases, taxes...) but the rest we control individually. Whatever she wants, she buys, Same for me. We each have...

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schachtw wrote: ↑
Tue Sep 03, 2019 7:25 pm
Only one bond fund in our taxable portfolios:
VG Intermediate Tax Exempt.

Same here...

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My Acura has a button that manually shuts the feature off (though the default is 'on' each time the car is started). But--when turning the car off for parking (even if the feature shuts the engine off first), just pushing the "Start" button shuts the car off and automatically places it in park. The ...

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B&W Laser vote here.

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We have the HP LaserJet Pro M15w Printer which is B&W. Very inexpensive. Wife and I each have one. Very pleased.

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We're looking for a replacement for my wife's 2014 Mazda 3 hatchback (which has been a phenomenal car) which will be a smaller SUV. One car that got my attention recently--we'll see when it's out soon--is the 2020 Ford Escape. It's all new and will be a challenger to the CRV and RAV4 among others.

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Definitely operator error. My hunch is too much pressure. We use to use Sonicare and they lasted for me too. But my wife's brushing style made her brushes look like the OP's Oral-B. We switched to Oral-B 5 years ago and my brush heads last as promised and my wife's do too. My guess is the Oral-B jus...

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Different people have different preferences and values when it comes to cars. I’ve had both and now have the 2019 RDX AWD Advance (I’ve had each generation). It’s the best car I’ve owned. Solid. Outstanding sound system. Terrific handling. Quiet cabin. High end interior, e.g. Napa leather. Just fun ...

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A step through bike (i.e. woman's model) is what I have for the same reason. Mine is an e-bike for those occasions when the long steep hill is more than my heart rate should confront.

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I'm staying the course. Re-balancing as needed. Turned 70 on Friday. 50/50 portfolio, basically 4-fund. Definitely bracing for likely downturn at some point. All thanks to JB and this wonderful site.

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I do not.

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We had a similar fine from driving in Italy many years ago but we didn't receive a notice of the fine until 9 months later. That was weird enough but I'm told the Italian bureaucracy grinds slowly. In our case the fine was sent to us by the municipality, not a collection agency. They claimed to have...

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I'd go for the house and the good public schools. Business Week did a piece a number of years ago favoring public schools over private (unless circumstances would dictate I'd add--though the article didn't go there as I recall). On a cost basis they favored good public schools, then save the money f...

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I record my invested assets monthly. Along with the S&P 500 number that day and the 10 year yield.

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A few years ago the disposal (brand new) by the builder died in a couple of years. At the time I did some research and concluded this one was the way to go. It's 1 HP and it was day and night performance from the original 1/2 HP disposal. Waste King Legend 8000 (garbage disposer) Model# 1E3-14889-59...

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If they don't seat you together--often people will swap seats if they keep what they had before, e.g. if I swap an aisle for an aisle or window for a window I'm willing to swap to help someone out.

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We have leash laws that are often ignored by owners. We have ‘pick up after your dog’ laws that are often ignored by owners. We have ordinances against barking dogs but far too many owners ignore these laws (including our next door neighbor). The common denominator in pet violations isn’t the animal...

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I just finished John Cleese's "Professor at Large." Delightful book. Often witty of course. But as often insightful and poignant. He's actually brilliant and very well educated (Cambridge, Law school, etc.). In brief summary, Cornell had (still has?) a program that invited accomplished people to be ...

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Too conservative an equity allocation at an early age. Should have been much more aggressive in my 20’s and 30’s. My error too. I accepted the advice of a TIAA rep who advised a 50/50 portfolio when I was much younger--and when I should have been more aggressive. I discovered Vanguard in time but d...

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This is an interesting thread. There's been so much noise about requiring businesses to close on Xmas and even other holidays so that employees can spend time with family. This thread, albeit not a random sample, suggests many people are glad to work on holidays--even for regular pay--if given the c...

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This is my second marriage, her first. We've been married 23 years, together 26. Both retired. Prior to retirement I made more money so I assumed a greater share of all major expenses, e.g. mortgage, taxes, entertainment, etc. Now we split most costs, but I still fund most entertainment costs and a ...

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Tony Robbins?????

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$5000.00 a year for a 2050 sq. ft. one level built in 2014. Vancouver, WA

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I'll turn 70.5 on December 28, 2019. That is the year I have to take my first RMD (unless I postpone into 2020--which I won't). My question is, since 2019 is when I turn 70.5, can I begin doing RMD withdraws anytime during the year or do I have to wait until the magical 70.5 is reached? Thanks.

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"Professor at Large" by John Cleese. A smart and witty work. Interesting storyline of how he was invited to teach at Cornell. Great read.

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Pizza/pasta. Both so versatile.

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Congratulations on your upcoming baby! This is more of a parenting question than a financial question. Your unborn child's first jobs will be controlling their neck, crawling, walking, talking. S/he will work hard at this, with your encouragement and teaching. S/he will continue to work to work upo...

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I turn 70 and 1/2 on December 28, 2019. But I won't know the amount my RMD is based on until Dec. 31, correct? Which means I can't make a payment until January 2020 at the earliest. It sounds like I have to make two payments in 2020? Every year the RMD amount is determined on December 31st I though...

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I turn 70 and 1/2 on December 28, 2019. But I won't know the amount my RMD is based on until Dec. 31, correct? Which means I can't make a payment until January 2020 at the earliest. It sounds like I have to make two payments in 2020? Every year the RMD amount is determined on December 31st I thought...

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"Once I get that bad I want the cocktail. I don't see the point of wasting all that money just so that I am only surviving not living."

That. (posted by carefree).

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In addition to the many good food suggestions above, some peanut butter and jelly or honey along with crackers. Canned nuts. Canned fish (I always liked sardines and kipper snacks).

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When Vanguard was thumping the competition with unbelievably low ER's, it made sense for that cost to be a significant factor when choosing a provider. But once the fees are close to identical or with very little difference, it loses its compelling consideration compared to the past. That's what I t...

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$50.00 year for a medium size box from our credit union.

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I buy a new car every few years. I enjoy cars and though I'd be a wealthier man not doing it, I'm like a moth to the lights. My wife always says "You deserve it. You worked hard your whole life and you get real pleasure from a nice car." Otherwise...fairly smart about spending. 69 and drawing only 2...

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youngpleb wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 04, 2018 4:48 pm
20%-25% pre-tax for adequate to good service, down to 15% for bad service.

+1

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30% of equities is Total International Index

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RMD Question. I turn 70 on June 28 (2019) so I’ll be 70 1/2 on December 28 (I’m guessing). So that will be the year that determines my first payment which I'll make in 2020. I’d like to do charitable giving within the RMD, but, can’t make any donation prior to being 70 1/2 as I understand it. That’s...

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CR Buying Guide 2018, page 194 shows the trouble spots for the RDX. The most recent year they address is 2016 which gets high marks for reliability in all categories except in car electronics. But CR's reviews include ride, comfort, styling, etc. Much of that is individual preference. My focus was o...

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Look at CR Annual Review of all vehicles to see reliability of individual models. There's another site that consults individual owners about all makes where they log any/all problems. The RDX is a top performer. I'm out the door to an appointment now and will locate it later. But start with your sou...

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CR ranks the car manufacuters overall reliability etc as follows: 1. Genesis, 2. Audi, 3. BMW and #4 Lexus, #5 Porsche (see a trend here? Honda is 9, toyota 10 and Acura #22 (Acura has really dropped in CRs view). Where are you getting these numbers? Here is a October 2017 reliability report: https...

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The first generation RDX was amazing (2011 is First generation). Fun to drive. Super Handling All Wheel Drive (Acura's best system). The car has plenty of turbo charged zip. Handles really well. Reliable as heck. Acura's reliability has taken a hit recently but the RDX is exempt from the issues in a...

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Overall I've been very pleased with customer service from Vanguard--and I've been with them for too many years to count.

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I have a good friend who is frugal but not cheap. He always has bottles of Genlivet at his parties. I have known him for 15 years. I love Glenlivet on the rocks. I'm not a heavy drinker - only one or two drinks a couple times a week. Always enjoy his Glenlivet :D He confessed to me last year that h...

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I'm viewing rising yields as a case of short term pain for long term gain. I'm retired and in this for the long haul--I hope. So my AA dictates my bond holdings. We'll see if this was wise but I'm expecting in a few years these rising rates will stabilize bonds and they'll better be able to work the...

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