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In Vietnam they manage a family of 4 and all of their shopping on one scooter, so yes a small car will work. That said, with (1) child, a dog, and grandparents, we have preferred 7 seaters (minivan, or SUV). A large hatchback or wagon is also a decent compromise. Some things to consider: - Family ro...

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I primarily stay in chain hotels and had a pleasant experience with the Hyatt many years ago. That said, I also had the chance to stay at the Sandpearl about a year ago and it would definitely be on my short list. I remember receiving great service, the room was beautiful with a great view, and I wa...

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OK, unfortunately I am an expert in this area. :annoyed My Global Entry expired and when I went to renew it gave me an interview date 4 months out. When I arrived at the BWI airport there were no lines and the guy mentioned, "yeah, most people don't know this...but BWI is one of the few locations wh...

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I love great speakers and great sound. Don't have any specific recommendations except to not compromise too much on size. I prefer floor standing.

My biggest tip...avsforum is the best place to get guidance in this area.

https://www.avsforum.com/forum/index.php

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I've had 3 different ones at two different homes. I had typed a long message but accidentally closed the tab :oops: . The first one was from Costco and broke a month after the warranty ended (1 year) but they took it back. FWIW, I have this one and have had it for 5 years. It is $399 at HD (but I p...

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I'll just add that Uline and Summit also seemed to be reputable, although expensive brands along with Marvel. I can only speculate that the combination of engineering for the compact cooling and heat dissipation out the front along with the relatively low sales volumes increases the price. A budget ...

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This is what I learned a few years ago when I went to add a beverage refrigerator that could handle a combination of beer/wine. - If you want a standalone one, they are pretty cheap and sold almost everywhere. - If you want a built in one that will last, they are expensive! Most seemed to be in the ...

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Newegg just emailed a Black Friday only sale with the two offers with State below (download or CD) for $19.95. I will wait until later in the year in hopes to get a lower price, but this is a good deal for those who want the software sooner. H&R BLOCK Tax Software Deluxe + State 2019 Windows - Down...

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I would go with 10 year term. How much do you save? Why give any extra to an insurance company. Maybe donate the $$$ saved to a charity. No one is really depending on you after your youngest is 18. In 10 years I would be surprised if you didn't have a positive net worth if you died (to pass on to he...

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My understanding is MEDICAL PAYMENTS can be $0 if you have an umbrella. Does that sound right? No, no, no. Your umbrella is likely LIABILITY ONLY. MAX out the medpay and UM. That is what protects YOU. If you are hit by an uninsured or underinsured motorist and seriously injured, that $25k UM will n...

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I haven't researched this version enough but Chevy Equinox is Chevy's #2 best selling vehicle and has a good reputation. Chevrolet should have good experience with diesel reliability since they owned Opel until recently. https://www.motortrend.com/news/tech-deep-dive-gm-1-6-liter-lh7-turbodiesel/ Yo...

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I alway self insure. Haven't had a ruined vacation yet and I am sure plenty of $$$ saved. The closest thing for us was an extra $300 hotel in Toronto with a flight issue that would have been much less than the insurance cost. I just think about the costs, intermediaries, disclaimers, fine print, fil...

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If this is in the US, your parents didn't get ripped off and may not have been charged as much as the company needed to be profitable. Not sure what you do for a living but I assume you make at least minimum wage. If the plumber makes $20, their wholesale burden rate is at least $40. - $20 per hour ...

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Plus, the fact that most people seem to be missing is American owned is significantly different than just American made. Only two American owned brands remain...GM and Ford. As others have noted, 2 doors are increasingly rare. Perhaps a Buick Lacrosse or a Chevy Impala will feel familiar to someone ...

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I recently did the trial and decided not to renew: - Very limited 4K content (paid extra for this plan) - Too much original content (Netflix generic stuff) and not enough actual movies - I don't like the trend of Amazon and Netflix "recommending" things for me. It's too invasive, doesn't work well, ...

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While Audi and other legacy makes are coming into the EV space, Tesla will maintain key advantages: 1) OTA software updates 2) Lack of a dealer network 3) Supercharger network at key locations to enable long distance travel 4) Autopilot 5) Brand equity Musk needs to reduce the cash burn and realize...

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And this is a reason that I generally take my cars to a dealer or a shop that invests in ASE certified techs. That said, every shop has a combination of new people and experienced people. The new people will generally do the easiest tasks but these are not without risk to the owner (oil changes, tir...

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My strategy is to use dealer during warranty period. If something fails early there may be manufacturer support, recalls, etc. As an example: took my VW to the dealer did 6 quart synthetic oil change for $65 and did software update as part of recall. Once a car is clearly out of warranty things are ...

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I'll just add that I find Money magazine useless. I have a subscription from using 100 airline miles and while technically a deal, it is not even worth this price. Other than this forum, I prefer Kiplinger's and Wall Street Journal.

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I want to point out that if you are diversified you are almost always losing money somewhere. I am never 100% in the winners club.

Whether it is stocks, bonds, real estate, or cash (that could have been invested)...

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Personally I bought my setup at Chris Coffee https://www.chriscoffee.com/Default.asp My suggestion, stick with French Press (which we still use for our "to go cups" and a less expensive grinder set to course https://www.capresso.com/infinity-conical-burr-grinder-stainless-steel-1.html Or go all out ...

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Sounds like a great client. They are paying your firm and not physically hurting you. :sharebeer Seriously, you are not the first person to have a challenging customer. I'd encourage you to make the best of it...especially since it only consumes 25% of your workload. Here is my main suggestion: The ...

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Issuing stocks and bonds is how a company raises capital. So directly or indirectly you are helping the company and making a bet they will be more successful or less risky than other options. I use index funds but this is one reason that I tend to do a little more home bias and I suspect a reason o...

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Issuing stocks and bonds is how a company raises capital. So directly or indirectly you are helping the company and making a bet they will be more successful or less risky than other options. I use index funds but this is one reason that I tend to do a little more home bias and I suspect a reason ot...

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If you enjoy a quieter experience the Fairmont Mayakoba in Playa Del Carmen with their inclusive option is a great option. Cheap flights to Cancun.

Another option that would tempt me with a 9 year old would be Xcaret.
https://www.xcaret.com/en/hotel-xcaret-mexico/

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Peter Island Resort - British Virgin Islands Beautiful location, top notch food. I think alcoholic drinks were billed separately however. We did Peter's island about 26 years ago for our honeymoon and still have great memories. Last year we enjoyed Fairmont Mayakoba in Playa Del Carmen using their ...

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One of the Dobsonian models will give you good light for the money.

https://www.telescope.com/Telescopes/Do ... c/1/12.uts

http://www.astronomyforum.net/dobsonian ... pes-forum/

https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/4712 ... elescopes/

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I personally use a combination of Microsoft family safety (free) and Qustodio (charge but works across multiple devices.

Microsoft Family Safety
https://account.microsoft.com/family/

Qustodio
https://www.qustodio.com/en/

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I am a Known Traveler and always get TSA pre-check. I didn't know you liked to travel :wink: It does make things easier and some credit cards will pay for the Global Entry fee. I don't remember having to remove any camera stuff from it's bag. That being said, my camera bags usually look like a came...

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I personally own a Beretta 92FS 9mm. I'm surprised more people aren't recommending a Beretta 9mm. A 500+ year old company known for making great quality guns. I bought mine many years ago and chose the Beretta for a few reasons. At the time I liked the ambidextrous design (left handed) and few optio...

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I'm 48 so can't really provide guidance from experience. However, at some point in your life money should work for you and the financial implications shouldn't matter. So if it's been a lifelong dream it doesn't really matter if you enjoy it for 6-months or 5 years and change your mind. Hopefully yo...

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I'm a huge fan of Lightroom and even though I'm not in the market for a tablet this question had me looking at a few reviews...maybe I was bored. ;-) Anyway, our family has a Macbook Pro and a Microsoft Surface Book II so I'd like to think I'm not too biased toward either ecosystem. From reading a f...

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This article looks pretty balanced. https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/apple-ipad-pro-2018-vs-microsoft-surface-pro-6 iPad Pro for performance, small bezel, size Surface Pro for keyboard, office, compatibility Seems like they are both decent options...may come down to which one offers the actual bes...

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+1 for simply installing the "One Drive" app and synchronizing with Windows 10. This is easy and automatic, just start the process when connected to decent wifi. - Google has Google Drive/Photos - Apple has iCloud - Windows uses One Drive It will take about 5 minutes to setup and your photos will be...

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OK, a few comments: - I agree with buying coffee roasted the same day that it is shipped. I buy 5 pounds at a time in a resealable bag and freeze. I usually can buy decent coffee for about $10 a pound. www.redbird.com www.paradiseroasters.com - I've own the $90 Capresso Grinder and it works well for...

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We have a Gordon Biersch in Annapolis and pretty pleased with the freshness of the German themed beer.
https://gordonbiersch.com/

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We are committed to giving our daughter a great education. Our school considers any absence inexcusable which I think is ridiculous. A few thoughts: - Ideally no more than 1 or 2 weeks missed and with rare exception shouldn't be at the same time - I hate crowds and overpaying for vacation. I agree w...

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Just because most large companies do things certain ways doesn't mean an employer is required or obligated to provide the benefit. - Most states don't require pay during the notice period, but culturally it is pretty standard - Most states don't require payment of accrued vacation, but it is common ...

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I researched this site: https://www.themattressunderground.com/ Gave up on all the variations of memory foam mattresses and decided to go with 100% latex. Ultimately chose this brand and pleased with the decision: https://spindlemattress.com/ That said, I wouldn't buy latex for a trailer since it is...

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Another vote for outlook.com , it is free and you are much more likely to get a normal sounding email address. I also have a gmail account and use both (well, technically google apps). I use the free outlook.com email for personal business. Also, keep in mind that you can forward either address to t...

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I buy 5lbs at a time and keep in the freezer. Usually spend less than $60 and the coffee is roasted the day it ships. Most of these bags are resealable.

https://redbirdcoffee.com/

https://paradiseroasters.com/

https://www.mtnairroasting.com/

https://dragonflycoffeeroasters.com/

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I live in a DC suburb and received the following quote from a very reputable / established local company (about half our neighborhood uses them), for a 2,100 square foot (2,700 with basement) well-built / renovated split level from the 1950s. -- One Lennox EL296UH090XE48C Two-Stage Furnace with ECM...

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I am responsible for the 401K plan at a 50ish employee company. When I came onboard, we had a 401K with high fees but "no cost" to the employer. A few years ago, we switched to a 401K plan using Vanguard (actually Ascensus, which is also a hassle. Employers with less than $20M in assets can't work w...

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The first few shoes early in my career were cheap shoes, mid-priced Rockports, then I moved up to Florsheim/Bostonian brands. I like Allen Edmonds because I can usually find what I need in the clearance section for $125 - $175. These are US made, recraftable, and comfortable. - When I needed to wear...

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I also enjoy my benchmade, but for work in a dress environment nothing beats a Leatherman Micra. The scissors are great!
https://www.leatherman.com/micra-20.html

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That's why I asked where you were located. The one that we use is called, "Strategic Financial Associates" and they have a wealth management side of the business. They will occasionally remind us of this additional offering but have never pressured us to participate (and not aware of any employees t...

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Where are you located? We are happy with our choice in the DC area.

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We have a small company of about 55 employees. We use a broker for our health benefits and believe they charge a flat $3,500 fee to manage our Ascensus relationship. Once a year during open enrollment they spend about an hour in front of the employees going over all the benefits (including 401K). St...

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OP, if you worked a little harder in life, you could be shopping for a 3rd Gen (MY 2013 - 2016) Porsche Boxster. My local dealer has a certified 2013 for $38k with ~21k miles on the clock. By far, this car blows every other suggestion away. Do you really want to be another one of those chumps who d...

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I don't know how much you used apple play but it doesn't work that well. First there is no support for Waze and Google Maps. You are stuck with Apple maps which are not that good. Also they way it works (or doesn't) changed a lot over time. The latest version of IOS coming this fall will allow thir...

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