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by yakers
Sun Jan 21, 2024 7:22 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Frustrated Trying to Edit RMD on Vanguard Website
Replies: 53
Views: 7381

Re: Frustrated Trying to Edit RMD on Vanguard Website

Glad I didn't have that problem. Took 2024 RMDs via QCDs so no tax issue and sent out more than RMD requirement. Did have to wait like 2 weeks to receive the QCD checks. Using current Mac with Safari browser.
by yakers
Sun Jan 21, 2024 7:09 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Retirement Wthdrawal Services
Replies: 18
Views: 1889

Re: Retirement Wthdrawal Services

Definitely can be done by a FA with account access. MIL had this; BIL & I decided on a particular FA to manage her portfolio for family harmony (worth every penny for this reason), the FA really did well, ahead of overall market for the 8 years he managed portfolio after fees, (this included a loss on a Lehman bond). He did a lot of service by communicating to declining MIL and with BIL & I reviewing quarterly statements and all trades. He set up monthly withdrarals for each year and would have funds avialable for specific needs like big travel trip. Liked it enough that I ponder for wife's needs should I pass/decline its a toss up between this specific FA, VG Personal Services, or Charles Schwab.
by yakers
Sat Aug 05, 2023 12:48 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Anyone getting passport cards?
Replies: 99
Views: 15329

Re: Anyone getting passport cards?

Even on domestic flights I use my Global Entry card, scans in just like a DL or passport
by yakers
Thu Jul 13, 2023 3:02 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: For people with EVs what do you for road trips?
Replies: 122
Views: 11152

Re: For people with EVs what do you for road trips?

I had an early BEV, a Ford Focus Electric, definitely not a road trip car-limited range, had a Ford Fusion Energi PHEV, loved it, no range limit and 70% of the time was electric, gone in an accident. Have a '23 Chevy Bolt, excellent car, OK on the road, good range and we will use it from LA to San Diego but not SF. WE have a Jeep Cherokee for road trips, very comfortable cruising and goes off road, carries kayaks and bicycles when we camp and it tows. Slept in it overnight at Burning Man, would not take an EV there. Right now I see the sweet spot is an EV around town and an ICE road car/SUV/pickup, ICE cars can be fairly efficient at continuous road speeds. Just wish there were more smaller EVs, miss the Smart for 2 and Fiat 500 EV. I WANT ...
by yakers
Wed Jul 05, 2023 10:01 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Buy EV before my tax credit eligibility runs out? Which one?
Replies: 40
Views: 3835

Re: Buy EV before my tax credit eligibility runs out? Which one?

Recently aquired (well, my wife did) a 2023 Chevy Bolt, really enjoying it. For around town I prefer it to a Tesla which I would have got for my wife if she wanted. GM paid for the charger install. If you plan to be on the road a lot the Tesla cars are good and the Tesla charging system (which will soom be avialable to Ford & GM) is a real resource. This is my 2nd EV and also had a PHEV, a Ford Fusion Energi. All in all the PHEVs are a good approach for those with limited home charging and never having to worry about charging on the road. Daughter in law has a Subaru PHEV and I love it. Some tax credits for the right PHEVs.
by yakers
Wed Jul 05, 2023 9:44 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: September/October in Barcelona and Andulusia Travel Recommendations
Replies: 4
Views: 436

Re: September/October in Barcelona and Andulusia Travel Recommendations

Recently spent 3 weeks in Spain, have been to all the places mentioned at some time. Make sure to have enough time for Barcelona, loved the Gothic Quarter, Gaudi church and other buildings. Easy to get around by subway. All the named places are worth seeing, would also add Toledo (if you are going near Madrid stay there) and Ronda if you can get there.
by yakers
Wed Jul 05, 2023 9:38 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Jury Duty Status Question
Replies: 18
Views: 2124

Re: Jury Duty Status Question

Just today dialed into the CA LA County line to 'register', got call sent (al digital, never a live person), to the delay/excuse line, the message said duty cancelled unless they contact me, had to fill out certification and mail it in. I am over 70 and put 'excuse' on mine but stated that I have a surgury due later in the year and MAY be avialable some time after that. Not sure if I will hear from them again but will deal with it as conditions merit. Nice thing was all automated, never had to explain except for a short written note.
by yakers
Wed Jul 05, 2023 1:09 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: What to do with bond funds in Vanguard 529 account?
Replies: 15
Views: 1768

Re: What to do with bond funds in Vanguard 529 account?

None of the above? With the funds needed in 6 years it seems like BND and intemediate bond funds would not have enough time to recover from possible losses if interest rates stay high and espically if they increase. I would look for a money market fund or a 5 yr CD as FI becasue of the term.
by yakers
Tue Jun 13, 2023 5:43 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Is the bond market efficient?
Replies: 27
Views: 1908

Re: Is the bond market efficient?

In Europe there were zero and even negative rates, better to just put cash in the mattress?
by yakers
Wed Apr 19, 2023 6:13 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Anyone Switching to Apple Savings?
Replies: 68
Views: 8050

Re: Anyone Switching to Apple Savings?

Signed up & added $1K, its a test really. Had to upgrade my OS before I could sign up.
by yakers
Tue Apr 18, 2023 2:28 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Anyone Switching to Apple Savings?
Replies: 68
Views: 8050

Re: Anyone Switching to Apple Savings?

Galt guy wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2023 10:19 am If you're interested in Apple Savings, you need to be running iOS 16.4. I was on 16.3 and couldn't find it (but I'll likely stick with Ally anyway).
Good catch, I tried setting it up and the interface did not look like that on various web sites, it all worked when I upgraded OS from 16.3 to 16.4.
by yakers
Sat Dec 17, 2022 9:59 am
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: Bogleheads Los Angeles meetings
Replies: 169
Views: 35404

Re: Bogleheads Los Angeles meetings

I am interested too, live or zoom. Haven't been to a Diehards/Bogleheads meeting in a long time.Prefer Pasasdena area but go some distance as necessary.
by yakers
Thu Dec 15, 2022 2:26 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Age 40 - Plan to Retire 50.
Replies: 43
Views: 7368

Re: Age 40 - Plan to Retire 50.

Another place to check; the retire early board: https://www.early-retirement.org

Your finances look good to me, the major issue may be medical coverage until 65.
by yakers
Thu Aug 25, 2022 1:40 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Jack Bogle - Two Fund Portfolio
Replies: 2645
Views: 322182

Re: Jack Bogle - Two Fund Portfolio

Definitely not trying to shift to a one fund discussion, DW & I Roth IRAs are in VBIAX VG 60/40 balanced index fund. It is really just like a two fund portfolio with more frequent rebalancing. Yes, it might be better to have VTI/VOO Totl US mkt/S&P500 alone but this works fine for us. No plan to use this fund, it is our 'emergency'/unplanned expense, will leave it to the kids if we don't need it.
by yakers
Thu Aug 25, 2022 12:54 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Experiences with Various Zero-Gravity Type Recliners?
Replies: 13
Views: 2362

Re: Experiences with Various Zero-Gravity Type Recliners?

Another vote for Stressless, epensive but really great fit,come in 3 sizes so get the right one. You need to check them out and see if they work for you.
by yakers
Tue Aug 23, 2022 6:44 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: AC Condenser Fan Motor Replacement Cost
Replies: 79
Views: 7721

Re: AC Condenser Fan Motor Replacement Cost

Anyone have their fan and/or condenser replaced by American Home Shield (AHS)? We have their coverage and they have been OK on some other services. Good couple times on gas pipe fix and electrical but not so good on one plumbing issue). I suspect my condenser will need to be replaced and I am wondering aout doing it proactivly or waiting until failure and having AHS fix it.
by yakers
Mon Aug 22, 2022 11:31 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: State Civil Service Vs. Federal
Replies: 10
Views: 1536

Re: State Civil Service Vs. Federal

Another thing that may or may not be a factor is the vast geographic locations of fed jobs. I worked in IL, PA, MD, CA and an overseas assignment. Like stock traders go to NYC and actors to LA if you want to jump up in fed employment you can go to DC. Just somethig to consider.
by yakers
Sat Jul 09, 2022 10:23 am
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Survey Question: For Retired or Those Close to Retirement, What Withdrawal Method are You Using?
Replies: 240
Views: 19384

Re: Survey Question: For Retired or Those Close to Retirement, What Withdrawal Method are You Using?

livesoft wrote: Mon Jul 04, 2022 6:24 pm Ad Hoc. We just sell shares when we need money without regard to budgets, SORR, and whatever. We maintain about a 60/40 AA for the entire portfolio. We have not started SS benefits yet, but those will not be insignificant when we do. We are not worried about running out of money at all.
Something like this, pensions cover most costs, retired 14 years, spent less than 4% 12 of them, over on 2, only calculated in retrospect, take what I need when I need it, when have to take RMDs/QCDs look at what to sell after cash collected in the IRAs, AA=55/28/17, plan to not let AA go over 70/30 if it should creep up from sale of cash/bonds.
by yakers
Tue Jun 14, 2022 9:55 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Son Wants To Trade
Replies: 51
Views: 5086

Son Wants To Trade

My son has expressed a strong interest in learning to trade stocks (and maybe worse, but I willn't go there) and is looking for a course or training. While I am a near Bogglehead (hold mostly Wellesley & Wellington and balanced fund but all low fee B&H) I avoid much trading and would steer him away but I am sure he will not listen. But, since he is looking for a course or training if I pay for the class then I would have some impact on the input he would receive. So is there anything I can fund to keep headed in a less bad direction?
by yakers
Thu Jun 09, 2022 11:05 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Anyone have any luck with new TSP login?
Replies: 373
Views: 40010

Re: Anyone have any luck with new TSP login?

mokaThought wrote: Sun Jun 05, 2022 7:10 am
FWIW, I got through just fine with Chrome on Windows. The site’s behavior is just remarkably inconsistent between users.
Could not log in with Safari on Mac OS but Firefox worked. Next day I was able to log in with Safari
by yakers
Tue Jun 07, 2022 3:30 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Anyone have any luck with new TSP login?
Replies: 373
Views: 40010

Re: Anyone have any luck with new TSP login?

quietseas wrote: Mon Jun 06, 2022 7:36 am I'm wondering if those who had the beneficiaries wiped submitted the designation form many years ago? I redid mine about 3 years ago and it transitioned over.
Can't remember how far back designation was made, maybe 14 years when I retired.But...it was showing correctly on previous system, why not transfer?
by yakers
Tue Jun 07, 2022 3:25 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Anyone have any luck with new TSP login?
Replies: 373
Views: 40010

Re: Anyone have any luck with new TSP login?

Just got it set up with my and my wife's accounts. The interface is a whole lot of fluff without substance, but the big plus is Okta Verify 2FA. But apparently setting beneficiaries requires a witness?? :annoyed There isn't an apparent way of seeing what funds are available in the Mutual Fund Window without enrolling, and the enrollment form isn't letting me check the boxes needed to enroll (purely out of curiosity). It isn't clear whether the investor gets instantaneously charged $150 for the enrollment or whatnot. --- Update: You have to click the links to enable the checkboxes on the enrollment form. But I seriously don't want to throw $150 away just to look at a funds list. :oops: But apparently setting beneficiaries requires a witness...
by yakers
Sat Jun 04, 2022 10:47 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Diamond earrings for wife, Costco v. Blue Nile v. ___?
Replies: 42
Views: 6965

Re: Diamond earrings for wife, Costco v. Blue Nile v. ___?

Onlineid3089 wrote: Thu Jun 02, 2022 10:18 am I've bought some stuff for my wife through Brilliant Earth. No idea how it compares to others as it's all I've used, but it has been very painless and she seems to like what I've given her. I like the idea of lab grown diamonds.
We had custom made rings from Brilliant Earth, absoultely fabulous design capacity, have a unique ring. But really expensive, 2X to 3X anything COSTCO might have. For me BE was 'worth it' but that is not on a cost basis.
by yakers
Mon May 30, 2022 10:42 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Ukraine donation dos and don’ts
Replies: 26
Views: 4227

Re: Ukraine donation dos and don’ts

We made donations to Catholic Relief Services. (We are not Catholic) We know they are very cost effictive in ther local operations, are on the ground in Ukraine and help the massive number of Ukraineians displaced into Poland.
by yakers
Sun Mar 06, 2022 12:02 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Folding or inflatable kayak recommendations?
Replies: 27
Views: 2904

Re: Folding or inflatable kayak recommendations?

I think I know a good bit about kayaks (yakers=kayaker :wink: ) I currently own two folding kayaks and an inflatable and a wood kayak I made. I just gave my son my old Klepper double and owned several plastic & fiberglass boats and paddled probably a hunderd at demo days. So much depends on what you want to do. Folding boats can be remarkably seaworthy, going accross the Atlantic. They can be sailed and stable for fishing. They are used by comandos and arctic expeditions. They take a bit of work, read The Complete Folding Kayaker by Ralph Diaz, a bit old but full of useful information. Inflatables are good too, we have (my wife's boat choice) a Hobbie. Very good boat. Heavier than my Folbot single but much than my old Klepper double. A ...
by yakers
Thu Mar 03, 2022 10:07 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Are there any other investing communities?
Replies: 10
Views: 1407

Re: Are there any other investing communities?

I'm a big fan of the Retire Early board, core people are Boglehead types but a wider range of subjects than finance and well moderated.
https://www.early-retirement.org/forums/
by yakers
Tue Feb 22, 2022 9:45 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Anti-virus software for Mac- is anyone using Norton?
Replies: 23
Views: 2265

Re: Anti-virus software for Mac- is anyone using Norton?

Occasionally run Malwarebytes, all I've ever needed
by yakers
Thu Feb 17, 2022 11:37 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: CA Highway 49 (and Yosemite!) recommendations and tips?
Replies: 23
Views: 2131

Re: CA Highway 49 (and Yosemite!) recommendations and tips?

would highly recommend Coloma and Placerville, very accessable to Sacramento for a day outting but not really in the direction of Yosemite. I've driven all of Hwy 49 but was a lot of fun in a Miata over a few days, I think you need to focus or you'll drive past things you want to stop and explore.
by yakers
Mon Feb 14, 2022 11:41 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Tesla QC issues
Replies: 153
Views: 17878

Re: Tesla QC issues

"There is a Forbes article online. The title sums it up: "The Tesla Paradox: Highest Emotional Attachment, Lowest Quality" I understand this. I am 'emotionally attached' to Jeeps and have one currently and two before this. One did have a serious problem with Jeep support for the model but many years and miles, quite aware that their reliability reputaion is not so good. But when I am out on the Dempster Hwy, Death Valley, Rubicon or Moab I wouldn't want anything else (well, maybe certain other special Land Rovers, old Broncos and Land Cruisers). No Tesla in my future. There are at least two kinds of reliability, one is all the 'stuff' that is not essential, more systems and electronics and more can and does go wrong. But I ha...
by yakers
Sat Jan 29, 2022 10:06 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: VG or Other Advisor Including TSP Assets
Replies: 1
Views: 310

VG or Other Advisor Including TSP Assets

I have not be able to discern whither the VG advisory service or any other advisor like Schwab or Fidelity is familiar with the TSP program and would incorporate the TSP G Fund (or other TSP funds) into a portfolio. I assume a fee only advisor could do that but do any of the 'majors' (VG, Fidelity, TD...) work with the TSP in setting an AA & portfolio?
by yakers
Wed Jan 26, 2022 11:41 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Improving the TSP [for current participants]
Replies: 587
Views: 92810

Re: Improving the TSP [for current participants]

Thank you for posting. I am retired CSRS and have funds in the TSP G Fund and am unlikely to use a MF window, still nice to have options. One thing I did not see addressed is how RMDs would be handled, any ideas?
by yakers
Tue Aug 31, 2021 10:02 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: New study: Asset Allocation and Returns in the Portfolios of the Wealthy
Replies: 28
Views: 5324

Re: New study: Asset Allocation and Returns in the Portfolios of the Wealthy

Seems like a useless study, nothing to learn, the group studied are not the super wealthy and I/we have no business investing like the seriously wealthy. Many years ago a good friend of mine was one of several private investors for one of the worlds wealthy families. He was one of 4 doing only commodities. They also had teams doing real estate, buying companies, banking and substantial geographic diversification. Well tuned into taxes as well and an understanding of insurance (Lloyds) beyond amateurs. I learned nothing for my modest portfolio. My approach was LYBM/control costs, works for me, couldn't be more different than the seriously wealthy.
by yakers
Thu Aug 26, 2021 1:51 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: How much do truck drivers actually make
Replies: 80
Views: 13430

Re: How much do truck drivers actually make

My father was a truck driver making deliveries around Chicago. I remember riding with him as a kid and he/we loved it. I drove a dump truck one summer on road construction during college summer jobs. On a good day driving (to me & a good number of others) is so good I would pay for it. But I got paid for the hours, time commitments, the bad weather and the difficult deliveries. Takes the fun out of it when its not recreational. I love driving and would not take a job driving.
by yakers
Sat Jul 31, 2021 10:54 am
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Wellington Fund Reopening [also, two new active bond funds]
Replies: 95
Views: 15521

Re: New VG Multi Sector Bond Fund

Total Bond Market Fund holds no below investment grade funds. The new Multi-Sector fund can hold up to 65% of its assets in below investment grade bonds. As far as I can tell, Total Bond Market Fund holds no emerging market bonds. The new Multi-Sector fund can hold emerging markets bonds. That's a significant increase in risk, which doesn't fit with your "hold FI mostly for ballast". I think a lot of people's definition of "ballast" included having a yield that would roughly keep up with inflation, and that's understandably driving a lot of the demand for products like this. Well, that is exactly what is driving me. It would be nice if my fixed income keep up with inflation and even better to beat it a bit, but how much...
by yakers
Fri Jul 30, 2021 1:31 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Wellington Fund Reopening [also, two new active bond funds]
Replies: 95
Views: 15521

New VG Multi Sector Bond Fund

I saw a reference to VG starting a multi sector bond fund, I am trying to figure out if this is a good alternative to BND, I am 71 & retired and bond income is nice but not necessary, hold FI mostly for ballast, about 50/50 AA. Just trying to figure out what to do to get something out of fixed income part of AA.

http://redirect.viglink.com/?key=71fe21 ... 00155.html
by yakers
Sun Jul 25, 2021 6:18 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Apple Pay: value vs. chip credit card
Replies: 85
Views: 8434

Re: Apple Pay: value vs. chip credit card

ApplePay worked very well for me at unattended gas stations in rural Iceland last two weeks. These usually require a chip & pin but ApplePay worked.
by yakers
Fri Jun 11, 2021 9:27 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: More Expensive House in Retirement?
Replies: 24
Views: 4215

Re: More Expensive House in Retirement?

We sold our house after 25 years and bought a more expensive condo. Love the lifestyle and improved location. Financially we had cas to cover everything. I could have lived in old place but this move is MUCH cheaper than a divorce.
by yakers
Wed Jun 17, 2020 12:02 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: wells Fargo and cash
Replies: 12
Views: 931

Re: wells Fargo and cash

Definitely an issue when I went to deposit $500 in sons account at Chase, they would not take it. So I wrote a check. Seems crazy to me, we have the same last name. If they has a dollar limit like $10K I might understand. No way to get 'permission' except to add me to the account.
by yakers
Sun May 17, 2020 5:42 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Discarding old tax returns
Replies: 62
Views: 7089

Re: Discarding old tax returns

JBTX wrote: Wed May 13, 2020 10:57 pm after about 7 years I discard all backup and just keep tax forms and W2s.
What about 1099s? (I am retired, no W2s) Brokerage statements, SS, IRS/state refund info? How about just saving the TruboTax digital file?
by yakers
Fri Apr 17, 2020 11:26 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Best Way to Watch British Mystery Shows
Replies: 111
Views: 13833

Re: Best Way to Watch British Mystery Shows

On Amazon Prime, check out Silent Witness

My wife loved Vera, me not so much
by yakers
Sun Mar 22, 2020 10:16 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Apple TV Problems
Replies: 3
Views: 606

Apple TV Problems

Worked for years but have had recent issues getting Apple TV to stream Amazon Prime to our TV, via AirPlay or computer HDMI I get a message: HDCP Error This video can't play on your device as it doesn't meet content protection standards. All of your displays and cables must be HDCP compliant. Try disconnecting video devices from your computer, including secondary monitors and TVs, refresh the page and try again. See our troubleshooting tips for more information. If this problem continues, please contact Amazon Customer Service at www.amazon.com/video/contactus and refer to error 7279. Amazon says this is an Apple problem and will not touch it. I have an older Apple TV 2nd generation, I cannot add or delete apps. Some other apple people have...
by yakers
Sun Jan 05, 2020 10:27 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Vanguard: "Your Account Needs to be Transitioned"
Replies: 47
Views: 15196

Re: Vanguard: "Your Account Needs to be Transitioned"

Similar to the trasnition issue, Our VG accounts are now MF, our joint and both Roth IRAs. I called VG to transfer $ from a 401K to a new tIRA at VG and the advisor insisted I could not open it as a MF account, it must be a brokerage account even though I requested a MF account specifically . So it looks like I will have both, at least until I decide if I want to transition to only brokerage accounts
by yakers
Fri Dec 20, 2019 3:05 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Teacher Retirement Plan Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 1416

Re: Teacher Retirement Plan Advice

Another vote for 403bwise, really a great site for teachers to talk about their retirement plans.
by yakers
Sat Dec 14, 2019 7:23 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Reliable Restaurant review sites for travel
Replies: 23
Views: 2527

Re: Reliable Restaurant review sites for travel

For vegetarians/vegans nothing beats Happy Cow app.
by yakers
Sun Nov 03, 2019 2:30 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: South Pacific Travel (Bora Bora, Moorea, Society Islands)
Replies: 12
Views: 2414

Re: South Pacific Travel (Bora Bora, Moorea, Society Islands)

Some years ago had a truely great cruise with Princess out of Tahiti. Went to Moorea, Bora Bora, the Marquesas and other outer islands. Affordble and each of the remote islands would cost more to fly to from Papeete than from LAX to Papeete. Also chack out the Arauni, supply ship to the outer islands, friends did this and loved it.

Oh, my favorite S Pacific place is Rarotonga/Cook Islands. You can connect on a cruise but just fly there to stay in an unspoiled, acessable paradise.
by yakers
Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:08 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Do You Tip At Counter Service Restaurants?
Replies: 145
Views: 12423

Re: Do You Tip At Counter Service Restaurants?

I leave $1 (sometimes more) on my table for the poor fellow cleaning up after me.
by yakers
Sun Sep 15, 2019 10:19 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: TSP Changes
Replies: 3
Views: 816

TSP Changes

Started today. I was able to log in online and make changes. Much better than the previous very constrained system of only annual changes and notorizing everything.
by yakers
Wed Aug 21, 2019 12:48 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Chicago - What to see, do & eat in two days
Replies: 71
Views: 5656

Re: Chicago - What to see, do & eat in two days

The Art Institute, but a week would be better
by yakers
Sun Jun 23, 2019 10:40 am
Forum: Forum Issues and Administration
Topic: Why not add a forum "Ask a Retiree"
Replies: 11
Views: 2160

Re: Why not add a forum "Ask a Retiree"

Another vote for the retire early board, great place for a range of retirement questions
by yakers
Sat May 18, 2019 11:24 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Vacation to Death Valley in November.
Replies: 9
Views: 1213

Re: Vacation to Death Valley in November.

Death Valley is wonderful and November is a good time of year. Been there at Thanksgiving. Three days + is a good idea. Too bad Scotty's is still closed. IThings are very far apart, I like Uehebe crater. There are sand dunes, and remote places to visit with a 4X4. Love the pool @FC, no chlorine, it is flowing ground water. You can do the opera house and visit Rhyolite. Just a great place to visit.