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- Wed Mar 15, 2017 1:17 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: Where do you save for large purchases?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 5538
Re: Where do you save for large purchases?
Ally online.
- Wed Mar 15, 2017 1:10 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: Retirement Fund Date has Passed-Question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1299
Re: Retirement Fund Date has Passed-Question
I don't think there is a fee to do an exchange in my Roth IRA. Of course there would be a difference in share price. I also hold 2035 and my just move it into there but I like to have 3 funds.
I hold 2015 2035 and Star.
I hold 2015 2035 and Star.
- Tue Mar 14, 2017 6:20 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: Retirement Fund Date has Passed-Question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1299
Re: Retirement Fund Date has Passed-Question
Thank you for your answers. I chose 2015 a while ago based on the current AA (then). Now it is shifting towards a more conservative allocation. I didn't choose it because of the year but because of the allocations.
I like the idea of the Life Strategy Funds and will look into them. I also considered the 2025 as it is closer to what I want. It is a Roth IRA. Thanks again.
I like the idea of the Life Strategy Funds and will look into them. I also considered the 2025 as it is closer to what I want. It is a Roth IRA. Thanks again.
- Tue Mar 14, 2017 4:38 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: Retirement Fund Date has Passed-Question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1299
Retirement Fund Date has Passed-Question
I have Vanguard Target Retirement Fund 2015 and it has begun shifting the allocation to higher bonds than I want at this time. I am 59 but not ready to retire.I am thinking of shifting a portion or all of 2015 to my 2035 fund. Would that be wise at this time? I have looked at the risk and ER and yields and it seems to be ok but wanted to get some other opinions from this trusted community.
Thank you, good to be back, Terri.
Thank you, good to be back, Terri.
- Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:34 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: How much to replace a watch battery?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 92024
Re: How much to replace a watch battery?
or invest in a kenetic seiko watch. they last forever.
- Wed Mar 13, 2013 2:56 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: What Type Of Wallet?
- Replies: 90
- Views: 19626
Re: What Type Of Wallet Do You Prefer?
I prefer one filled with cash.
- Sun Mar 10, 2013 5:52 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Casual Wardrobe Advice Wanted
- Replies: 65
- Views: 15124
Re: Casual Wardrobe Advice Wanted
If you stick with a few colors it is easier to mix and match the pieces you purchase. Congrats on your weightloss!
- Sun Jan 27, 2013 5:44 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: What do you think of this Comcast deal?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1847
Re: What do you think of this Comcast deal?
I had a really hard time with Comcast when someone tried to "Upgrade" me over the phone. I never agreed to it but they started charging me anyway. I ALWAYS called the local number not the 800 one to get someone in my area. But now I don't have to worry about it because I use an antenna and Netflix and pay $0 for cable.
- Sat Jan 12, 2013 8:45 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: water heater
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3122
Re: water heater
It was so full of crap it wouldn't drain but luckily it was in the garage and when the drain valve broke off going down a small step it ran out of the garage! New one installed and working!lrisius wrote:czeckers wrote:If it's leaking, I'd shut off the water that goes to the tank, drain it, and replace it ASAP! When the bottom goes, you'll have a flood on your hands.+1 and it could be soon....
- Sat Jan 12, 2013 5:15 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Moving a cat part II
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1860
Re: Moving a cat part II
Maybe put a shirt with your smell on it in the crate also.
- Thu Jan 10, 2013 7:43 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: water heater
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3122
Re: water heater
It actually still works but is starting to leak around the bottom.
- Thu Jan 10, 2013 5:46 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Get a Scanner!
- Replies: 69
- Views: 9632
Re: Get a Scanner!
Canoscan lide 100 $50.00 Amazon have had it for several years very easy to use.
- Thu Jan 10, 2013 5:06 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: water heater
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3122
water heater
RIP 1989 water heater, you served me well.
- Tue Jan 08, 2013 5:10 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Termite contract
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2380
Re: Termite contract
I did confirm that it is a repair included contract. They come out three times a year and inspect the outside of my house. THey will do an inside inspection if I want to free. They do not treat anymore unless something is found. I guess it is good insurance for the repair, but I still may spray the outside myself.
- Sun Jan 06, 2013 6:20 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Termite contract
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2380
Re: Termite contract
Interesting. I have a grandfathered in contract which does say they will do all the repairs. I think I'll call them tomorrow to confirm that it is still the case. I suppose $182 is worth the precaution. I do think my neighbor had some termite damage when they fixed some water damage on their roof. Thanks to all.
- Sun Jan 06, 2013 9:57 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Termite contract
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2380
Re: Termite contract
You are in Fla also right? I didn't see any threads on this when I did a search.
- Sun Jan 06, 2013 9:38 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Termite contract
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2380
Termite contract
How many of you pay every year to have your house inspected/treated for termites? Just wondering if this is something I can do myself. Been paying it for almost 20 years, but thinking, never used, can save the $200, and do it myself. Thoughts?
- Sun Jan 06, 2013 6:28 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Anyone keep a journal?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2167
Re: Anyone keep a journal?
I try to write in my journal several times a week. I have been doing so for around 7 years. I also keep track of what books I read each year.
- Sun Jan 06, 2013 6:24 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: What Book Are You Currently Reading? Part V
- Replies: 3372
- Views: 1560340
Re: What Book Are You Currently Reading? Part V
"Just A Geek" Wil Wheaton
- Sun Dec 02, 2012 3:11 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Which? Kindle Fire HD or Nexus 7 for 8 yr. old
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3637
Re: Which? Kindle Fire HD or Nexus 7 for 8 yr. old
Nexus 7.
Real Books.
Real Books.
- Sat Dec 01, 2012 12:37 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Vacation to Washington DC
- Replies: 44
- Views: 4550
Re: Vacation to Washington DC
I'll second that.scubadiver wrote:Whatever you do, I strongly recommend a visit to the National Air and Space Museum.
- Sat Dec 01, 2012 6:05 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Vacation to Washington DC
- Replies: 44
- Views: 4550
Re: Vacation to Washington DC
I stayed at a Doubletree INN in Georgetown. Got off the airplane, got on the MEtro, walked to the hotel. WOke up, got on the MEtro and it took me to the Mall. Walked to Kennedy Center for dinner, and Watergate, just because. I love DC> I'm glad you enjoyed it, but I would NOT recommend staying in Georgetown. It might be nice to visit for an afternoon of shopping (I personally avoid Georgetown because of the crowds), but the nearest Metro station, Foggy Bottom, is a good distance away. From Google, it looks like your hotel was actually in Foggy Bottom, near the Metro station, not in Georgetown. Foggy Bottom is OK because it's walking distance to the Mall (Lincoln Memorial end) and, yes, Kennedy Center and Georgetown. If OP decides to stay i...
- Thu Nov 29, 2012 5:17 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Vacation to Washington DC
- Replies: 44
- Views: 4550
Re: Vacation to Washington DC
I stayed at a Doubletree INN in Georgetown.
Got off the airplane, got on the MEtro, walked to the hotel.
WOke up, got on the MEtro and it took me to the Mall.
Walked to Kennedy Center for dinner, and Watergate, just because.
I love DC>
Got off the airplane, got on the MEtro, walked to the hotel.
WOke up, got on the MEtro and it took me to the Mall.
Walked to Kennedy Center for dinner, and Watergate, just because.
I love DC>
- Thu Nov 29, 2012 5:13 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: What kind of car are you driving?
- Replies: 368
- Views: 45687
Re: What kind of car are you driving?
I love my car. Just keep it full of oil.VictoriaF wrote:This means that I have another 100k miles of life left in my 1997 Civic DX. Thanks for the implied encouragement.magicmom wrote:HONDA Civic DX 1992 213900K miles
Victoria
- Wed Nov 28, 2012 7:16 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: What kind of car are you driving?
- Replies: 368
- Views: 45687
Re: What kind of car are you driving?
ANd I bought it at 110K miles for $2800.00.magicmom wrote:HONDA Civic DX 1992 213900K miles
No I am wrong make that 231900K miles.
even better.
Hows that for frugal?
- Wed Nov 28, 2012 5:17 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: What kind of car are you driving?
- Replies: 368
- Views: 45687
Re: What kind of car are you driving?
HONDA Civic DX 1992 213900K miles
No I am wrong make that 231900K miles.
even better.
No I am wrong make that 231900K miles.
even better.
- Mon Nov 12, 2012 3:01 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: dryer booster fans?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4017
Re: dryer booster fans?
Is there any way to vent the dryer outside through a different route? Like right through a wall?
PS I use a clothes line then the dryer to fluff.
PS I use a clothes line then the dryer to fluff.
- Mon Nov 05, 2012 5:13 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Done with ING and Capital One
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2198
Re: Done with ING and Capital One
I use ING but haven't gotten a notice about this issue yet.
- Sat Nov 03, 2012 6:33 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Nexus 4, 7 & 10 and JB 4.2 official announcement
- Replies: 2
- Views: 588
Re: Nexus 4, 7 & 10 and JB 4.2 official announcement
Nexus 7 16gb for myself for christmas. I deserve it.
- Sat Nov 03, 2012 6:31 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Star Wars Franchise - What Order?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 3901
Re: Star Wars Franchise - What Order?
Absolutely release order. I'll bring the popcorn, what time?
- Sun Oct 28, 2012 5:19 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Confession + POLL: I succumbed to an iPad mini
- Replies: 97
- Views: 7864
Re: Confession + POLL: I succumbed to an iPad mini
nisiprius wrote:You mean, I should try dropping it in the toilet and then tell my wife that it won't turn on and I don't know why?sscritic wrote:Can we talk about sunk costs?nisiprius wrote:The reason I will not be buying an iPad mini is that a couple of months ago my wife and I bought the (old, original, $200) Kindle Fires.
I'll take it off your hands.....It can mysteriously disappear.
- Sat Oct 27, 2012 1:29 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Confession + POLL: I succumbed to an iPad mini
- Replies: 97
- Views: 7864
- Sun Oct 21, 2012 6:31 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Allowing yourself to spend money
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2506
Re: Allowing yourself to spend money
I usually have a price in mind that I am willing to pay. THen I do the "need" vs. "want" dialogue beforeI decide.
- Fri Oct 19, 2012 5:03 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Cable Free at Last!
- Replies: 62
- Views: 6472
Re: Cable Free at Last!
WHere do I find it?
- Fri Oct 19, 2012 4:50 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Cable Free at Last!
- Replies: 62
- Views: 6472
Re: Cable Free at Last!
I have NEtflix and Roku also. Can anyone suggest some good Free Roku channels to add to my list?
- Wed Oct 17, 2012 5:12 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Cable Free at Last!
- Replies: 62
- Views: 6472
Re: Cable Free at Last!
sscritic wrote:Netflix won't give you free two day shipping on the new antenna you bought.DTSC wrote: I was thinking about getting Amazon Prime, but how is it different from Netflix?
It was free shipping anyway for over $25.
- Tue Oct 16, 2012 1:20 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Cable Free at Last!
- Replies: 62
- Views: 6472
Re: Cable Free at Last!
www.antennaweb.orgparsi1 wrote:What kind of TV antena do you all use to get free HD from air? can you please post a link to a site like amazon that sell that kind of antena.
Thanks
HEre you can find which antenna works for you.
I personally got the RCA Ant751 from Amazon around $40
- Tue Oct 16, 2012 4:44 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Cable Free at Last!
- Replies: 62
- Views: 6472
Re: Cable Free at Last!
WHat is the set up configuration for windows media center OTA?
- Mon Oct 15, 2012 3:03 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Cable Free at Last!
- Replies: 62
- Views: 6472
Cable Free at Last!
Hooked up my new antenna!!
Cancelled Comcast!!
Have Netflix!!
Yippee!!
$$$$ saved.
Cancelled Comcast!!
Have Netflix!!
Yippee!!
$$$$ saved.
- Mon Oct 15, 2012 4:48 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Trips of a Lifetime
- Replies: 60
- Views: 8751
Re: Trips of a Lifetime
USA National Parks- All of them
- Wed Sep 19, 2012 4:50 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: BoA Online down
- Replies: 7
- Views: 879
Re: BoA Online down
I still can't get online.
- Tue Sep 18, 2012 5:05 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: The iPad can replace a computer
- Replies: 63
- Views: 6542
Re: The iPad can replace a computer
I'm not looking to replace my laptop but am looking at the Nexus 7.
- Fri Sep 14, 2012 4:47 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Graphing Calculators
- Replies: 38
- Views: 5083
Re: Graphing Calculators
Yes and get a good one. My son not only uses his in math classes but also in physics and science courses as well.
- Wed Jul 11, 2012 6:47 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Changes to My Yahoo Portfolio
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4008
Re: Changes to My Yahoo Portfolio
That didn't work for me either and it is very annoying to me. My items all seem to be reversed and I can't just glance at the page to see what I want. I almost had an attack because the Dow was at the bottom and I was looking at the numbers for another fund!
- Sun Jul 08, 2012 7:19 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Where can I have photos scanned?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13021
Re: Where can I have photos scanned?
I bought a scanner on Amazon for $50 and use it to scan my photos. I do one photo album at a time and it has worked perfectly for several years. Canon Canoscan Lide 100.
- Fri Jul 06, 2012 6:26 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Photo sites??
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2486
Re: Photo sites??
I actually use Walgreens. It will store your photos free for as long as you have an account, also free. I make photobooks and they are nice. You can have people go and look at your albums and print out photos they like. I don't know if they have Walgreens where you live.
- Fri Jun 22, 2012 8:31 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Buying eyeglasses online?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 9342
Re: Buying eyeglasses online?
I use zenni also $9.00 I love them!
- Sun Jun 17, 2012 3:37 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Reasonable August Vacation Destinations-USA?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 9194
Re: Reasonable August Vacation Destinations-USA?
My favorite: Horseshoe Canyon Ranch Jasper, Arkansas
- Wed Jun 13, 2012 7:05 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: TV show recommendations?
- Replies: 606
- Views: 247631
Re: What is your favorite TV show?
The Big Bang Theory
Past Favs:
MASH
I Love Lucy
The DIck Van Dyke Show
Star Trek (all)
I love Netflix so I can watch the old ones anytime I want!
Past Favs:
MASH
I Love Lucy
The DIck Van Dyke Show
Star Trek (all)
I love Netflix so I can watch the old ones anytime I want!
- Tue Jun 12, 2012 7:41 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: That Frugal Thing You Do
- Replies: 642
- Views: 160470
Re: That Frugal Thing You Do
I go to the library book sale on bag day and get a whole bag of books for $5.00!