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- Tue Jun 04, 2013 9:26 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: The Boglehead Car -- What is It?
- Replies: 150
- Views: 14937
Re: The Boglehead Car -- What is It?
We are an Acura family. Two 2001 TL's and one 2010 TSW. They all still drive like a dream, esp the 2010. Bought it a month ago with only 17,000 miles on it. Looks like a showroom model. I'll drive it "till the wheels fall off" so to speak. We take immaculate care and the mileage on the older one's p...
- Thu May 23, 2013 9:49 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: What's the point? [job frustration]
- Replies: 42
- Views: 5348
Re: What's the point?
False choice? Could there be a position that pays $500k without the stress? Or just seek professional help on dealing with stress? All jobs come with unpleasant parts we don't like. When I'm asked to do things I don't agree with or I don't like doing, I just remind myself they are paying me good mo...
- Thu May 23, 2013 9:42 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: California affordable care act rates for 2014 released
- Replies: 143
- Views: 17486
Re: California affordable care act rates for 2014 released
Put on your seat belts! It's gonna be a bumpy ride come 2014. Not only is healthcare gonna change, the employment landscape is also going to change because of the ACA.
- Sun Oct 07, 2012 7:55 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Portable satellite TV for camping
- Replies: 3
- Views: 850
Re: Portable satellite TV for camping
Frankly I wouldn't mess with satellite unless you were doing the snowbird thing where you were living 6 months straight in a winter snowbird campground in south Texas or Arizona or some such. Lots of campgrounds like the typical KOAs have cable TV hookups. You only need some coax to connect. You ca...
- Sat Oct 06, 2012 9:59 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Portable satellite TV for camping
- Replies: 3
- Views: 850
Portable satellite TV for camping
We camp in our travel trailer and want to get TV for college football games, etc.
I see a lot of different options on the internet but would rather not spend a fortune if we don't have too.
Any bogleheads available that would like to share their experience or comments?
Thanks in advance!
I see a lot of different options on the internet but would rather not spend a fortune if we don't have too.
Any bogleheads available that would like to share their experience or comments?
Thanks in advance!
- Fri Oct 05, 2012 7:53 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: What Book Are You Currently Reading? Part V
- Replies: 3372
- Views: 1483639
Re: What Book Are You Currently Reading? Part V
Legal Deception by Terri Crawford
The author's brother, Bob, was a victim of the Tri-State Crematory (Noble, Ga) tragedy. Her family, along with thousands of others, were devastated by the gruesome discovery that their loved ones bodies were desecrated instead of cremated.
The author's brother, Bob, was a victim of the Tri-State Crematory (Noble, Ga) tragedy. Her family, along with thousands of others, were devastated by the gruesome discovery that their loved ones bodies were desecrated instead of cremated.
- Wed Jun 27, 2012 5:33 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Canadian Pharmacy
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3129
Re: Canadian Pharmacy
Has anyone ever found or used a compounding pharmacy in Canada? I have a med compounded into a cream locally because I don't like to swallow a pill and it's not as toxic to the liver. Insurance says they won't pay for compounding so I am currently dealing with them.
- Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:12 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: TV show recommendations?
- Replies: 572
- Views: 219011
Re: TV show recommendations?
OK, the hubby and I are watching Lost on Netflix. We are on Season 3 out of 6. Please don't tell me how it will end. :oops: Just tell me if it is going to be worth the wait. PS: Season 3 is dragging a little.....this is why I am asking. By the way, speaking of tv, we bought an antenna and get severa...
- Sun May 06, 2012 9:17 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: What Book Are You Currently Reading? Part V
- Replies: 3372
- Views: 1483639
Re: What Book Are You Currently Reading? Part V
Classic Crews by Harry Crews Includes- A Childhood: The Biography of a Place The Gypsy's Curse Car I read an AP article saying he recently died so I wanted to read some of his works. "Harry Crews was a prolific novelist whose often freakish characters populate a strange, violent, and darkly humorous...
- Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:38 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Family vacation what to do? Northern-Cal or Southern-Cal
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2786
Re: Family vacation what to do? Northern-Cal or Southern-Cal
We made the trip. You can read about it by following the link below. We went in September because there was a better chance the fog had lifted, which it had so we were able to see the beautiful scenery.
http://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtop ... 11&t=44508
http://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtop ... 11&t=44508
- Wed Mar 14, 2012 6:13 am
- Forum: Investing - Help with Personal Investments
- Topic: Comfortable but Confused
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1837
Re: Comfortable but Confused
I agree about the exposure in company stock. We get a employer stock match in our 401K and I keep no more than 10% max and that's pushing the limit for me. When I am getting close to my 10% risk tolerance, I shift /sell within my 401K to my other fund. It costs me 5 cents per share to do this. To me...
- Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:37 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Just laid off & have a severance payment question
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5630
Re: Just laid off & have a severance payment question
Hi birdy- I am sorry to hear about your job loss. I would think an ultrasound position would be fairly easy to find depending on where you live, esp if a larger city. Outpatient facilities, some MD offices, maybe even part-time for now that could turn into full-time when they realize what a good emp...
- Mon Feb 20, 2012 7:15 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Non-Compete Agreement
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6898
Re: Non-Compete Agreement
I'm sorry for all the people who have written in here about bad experiences with non-compete agreements. I have signed several in my career and they have never caused me any problem. In two cases we were asked to sign new non-competes right before some major changes were made in company policy, one...
- Sun Feb 19, 2012 4:45 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Non-Compete Agreement
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6898
Re: Non-Compete Agreement
OK, I got a copy of the non-compete today which they are actually calling the "Protective Covenants Agreement" which includes: -non-disclosure of confidential information -non-competition in restricted area for 1 year -non-solicitation of referral sources for 1 year -non-solicitation of employees f...
- Sun Feb 19, 2012 10:13 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Non-Compete Agreement
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6898
Re: Non-Compete Agreement
The company I work for just informed us today they will be sending out non-compete agreements for all marketing staff to sign. I haven't gotten mine yet, but I understand the non-compete is for 1 year and they are telling us if we sign we will get $2,000 (before tax), if we refuse to sign we will b...
- Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:10 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: What would keep an MD from having privileges?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1808
What would keep an MD from having privileges?
Just curious...what would keep a physician from having privileges at all local hospitals in the city of their practice. Do they choose to allow the hospitalists to care for their patients? Do they make more money staying in the office seeing patients? Or, is it deeper than that? I personally would w...
- Thu Feb 16, 2012 6:36 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Non-Compete Agreement
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6898
Re: Non-Compete Agreement
The company I work for just informed us today they will be sending out non-compete agreements for all marketing staff to sign. I haven't gotten mine yet, but I understand the non-compete is for 1 year and they are telling us if we sign we will get $2,000 (before tax), if we refuse to sign we will be...
- Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:23 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: A boglehead cannot escape reminders he is aging
- Replies: 83
- Views: 9433
Re: A boglehead cannot escape reminders he is aging
I am a huge Led Zeppelin fan. I went to their tribute band's (Zoso) concert recently in Atlanta. What a blast!!
Anyway, when talking with my cousin I mentioned how loud it was. She said if it was loud I must be getting old.
I replied it wasn't that loud
lol
Anyway, when talking with my cousin I mentioned how loud it was. She said if it was loud I must be getting old.
I replied it wasn't that loud

lol
- Tue Jan 31, 2012 8:21 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Share Your Money-Saving "Secrets" Here
- Replies: 110
- Views: 11715
Re: Share Your Money-Saving "Secrets" Here
Many grocery stores will match others' prices. My wife collects ads with the best pricing on various prices we use and takes them all on a shopping trip to WalMart or wherever. By doing this she saves money, time and gas. Speaking of coupons, does anyone know of a way to go to "one good website" fo...
- Tue Jan 31, 2012 8:05 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Share Your Money-Saving "Secrets" Here
- Replies: 110
- Views: 11715
Re: Share Your Money-Saving "Secrets" Here
Don't rub it in, livesoft :roll: Did you forget Bora Bora?livesoft wrote:Have one's company pay for all vacation travel by tacking on vacation when going on overseas or domestic trips. That's free airfare to Paris, London, Melbourne, Beijing, Lima, Capetown, etc.

- Tue Jan 31, 2012 8:02 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Share Your Money-Saving "Secrets" Here
- Replies: 110
- Views: 11715
Re: Share Your Money-Saving "Secrets" Here
jbk,
What do you mean by "asking for retention" ? I'd like to try it.
What do you mean by "asking for retention" ? I'd like to try it.
- Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:36 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: How was your bonus?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3565
Re: How was your bonus?
Only bonus is if we exceed our quota. After about 4 quarters, you're quota is unreachable, so no more bonus.
Kinda the "dangle the carrot" trick.
401k match cut in half.
No raise in 3 years.
I still have a job but when times are tough, corporate expectations get mind boggling.
Kinda the "dangle the carrot" trick.
401k match cut in half.
No raise in 3 years.
I still have a job but when times are tough, corporate expectations get mind boggling.
- Wed Jan 18, 2012 6:39 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Building new home, need advice on what upgrades to pick
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2279
Re: Building new home, need advice on what upgrades to pick
Nice piece of furniture. Where did you get the picture tea_lover?tea_lover wrote:
- Wed Jan 18, 2012 6:30 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Book recommendation: parenting
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1986
Re: Book recommendation: parenting
My parents beat the crap out of their kids. I know that doesn't work. A mantra I've used is to give the kids a sense of control. Note the words "sense of". Examples: a. You can clean up your room now and be able to have a sleep over tonight or you can clean up your room tomorrow morning, but no sle...
- Sun Jan 15, 2012 8:00 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Building new home, need advice on what upgrades to pick
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2279
Re: Building new home, need advice on what upgrades to pick
The electric fireplace through the builder is $2300...I plan on getting one myself for $700 later. The house has R30 attic fiberglass insulation, R13 exterior walls, and R19 batted vaults. Should I upgrade those? Sorry, I wish I could help with the insulation. We built full brick in 2003 and I don'...
- Sun Jan 15, 2012 7:55 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Book recommendation: parenting
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1986
Re: Book recommendation: parenting
I'll bet you read all the books and you won't find the answers.
Love your children as if you were their grandparents and they will be just fine.
Love your children as if you were their grandparents and they will be just fine.
- Sun Jan 15, 2012 7:41 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Building new home, need advice on what upgrades to pick
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2279
Re: Building new home, need advice on what upgrades to pick
I don't see an energy efficient fireplace insert with a blower on your list. Would probably be a good upgrade in North Carolina in the winter. We have one and it's very stylish looking. We rarely use our central heat in the winter and utility bills are low. We also have property with hardwoods and w...
- Sat Jan 14, 2012 7:17 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: How many Bogleheads pay for cell phone data packages?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1599
Re: How many Bogleheads pay for cell phone data packages?
Can I add a poll once I have posted the topic?stives wrote:Why not make a poll?
Personally, I probably wouldn't stay with a big carrier unless I got the data package as I think MVNOs provide better value for those that don't need data.
- Sat Jan 14, 2012 3:34 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: How many Bogleheads pay for cell phone data packages?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1599
How many Bogleheads pay for cell phone data packages?
I currently have a Verizon LG phone which doesn't require a data package. It is one of only three phones available that did not require the data package. I have unlimited calls and texts but no internet data package. I see some paying upwards of $100 or more per month for this. Correct me if wrong, ...
- Sun Jan 08, 2012 8:55 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Medigap
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1762
Re: Medigap
Don't hold back tell us how you really feel. She's not really in good health having gotten out of the hospital today and now needs substantial therapy to get her strength back. TO complicate things the new policy was in the mailbox when we got here so now N and F are in effect until one cancelled. ...
- Sat Jan 07, 2012 8:39 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Buying a house to raise a family in (things to consider)
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2791
Re: Buying a house to raise a family in (things to consider)
Things I have learned over the years (We have lived in 2 homes) #1 home bought (lived in till youngest of two children was 8, oldest was teen) #2 home we built. #1 home carpet. Never again! #2 home true hardwood floors. So easy to keep. House doesn't always seem smelly as when we had carpet. #1 home...
- Mon Jan 02, 2012 9:30 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Vitamix vs Blendtec
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1454
Re: Vitamix vs Blendtec
Well, I will probably regret it but I just was not ready to spend the money for a Vitamix so I purchased a Montel Williams HealthMaster on sale at Bed, Bath and Beyond on clearance for around $130. The Vitamix was sitting next to it, but I just couldn't. Reviews for HealthMaster not as good as Vitam...
- Mon Jan 02, 2012 8:59 pm
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: So, what's your screen name mean? (And why'd you choose it?)
- Replies: 81
- Views: 6780
Re: So, what's your screen name mean? (And why'd you choose
Gosh, what a silly name I chose back then. I had never chosen a screen name for anything. I wish now I had chosen something else, but no harm done. I'll keep it.
- Fri Dec 16, 2011 6:38 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Laptop keeps shutting down for no reason
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2360
Re: Laptop keeps shutting down for no reason
How old is the laptop? Is it still under warranty?
- Wed Dec 14, 2011 9:00 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: What's the most overrated book you've read?
- Replies: 193
- Views: 11080
Re: What's the most overrated book you've read?
I haven't seen this one listed-
The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman
By Laurence Sterne
I'm trying.....trying............trying
Has anyone made it through?
The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman
By Laurence Sterne
I'm trying.....trying............trying
Has anyone made it through?
- Sun Dec 11, 2011 2:36 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Does anyone own a VitaMix blender?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 5681
Re: Does anyone own a VitaMix blender?
OK, so i couldn't swallow the price of a VitaMix so I purchased a HealthMaster for a lot less money. Probably not as good as a VitaMix but wanted to try. Setup is almost the same. I tried to make a potato soup and it came out kinda frothy. Is this normal in the VitaMix? The consistency was was not e...
- Tue Dec 06, 2011 8:34 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Free Audiobooks for iPod
- Replies: 5
- Views: 561
Re: Free Audiobooks for iPod
Great suggestion. I wonder thought if libraries have downloadable though for my iPod?ejvyas wrote:Public libraries, libraries in universities usually have free or limited subscription to audible and overdrive. Check it out..
By the way, what is "overdrive"?
Thanks!
- Tue Dec 06, 2011 8:13 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Free Audiobooks for iPod
- Replies: 5
- Views: 561
Free Audiobooks for iPod
Hello all- I am looking for the ability to download books onto my iPod and listen audio form. I have read some on http://www.audible.com but it looks like they have a monthly membership fee. There was an app for it on my iPod. I want to see if there is something available starting at "free" and go f...
- Sat Nov 26, 2011 8:09 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: What was your very first job
- Replies: 103
- Views: 6367
Re: What was your very first job
McDonald's - $7.50 an hour. Used the money to spoil my girl-friend at the time and buy a moped. Poor use of money if you ask me - although the moped made my parents happy as they didn't need to wake up at 4 on the weekends. Wow, this must have been recently. My first job at 16 was Hardees at .90 ce...
- Sat Nov 26, 2011 8:02 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Password manager?
- Replies: 109
- Views: 10411
Re: Password manager?
I have Password Keeper on my Blackberry Smart Phone. Haven't seen this mentioned.
Anyone know of any security concerns with this one? It's my work phone. If I ever left my job they would take the phone. Could it possibly be hacked then?
Anyone know of any security concerns with this one? It's my work phone. If I ever left my job they would take the phone. Could it possibly be hacked then?
- Sat Nov 26, 2011 7:56 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Piano shopping (full sized upright)
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4404
Re: Piano shopping (full sized upright)
My neighbor tunes pianos for a living. He is blind. Before we bought one, I picked him up and we went to let him play LOTS of pianos. All were used and in homes, not in stores. He plays beautifully and when he played / heard the right one he said this is it. He never knew the asking price of any at ...
- Sat Nov 26, 2011 7:49 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: What Book Are YOU Currently Reading? Part IV. (07/04/2010)
- Replies: 1507
- Views: 374592
Re: What Book Are YOU Currently Reading? Part IV. (07/04/201
Born To Run
Christopher McDougall
Quite interesting if all is true. It's classified as non fiction.
Christopher McDougall
Quite interesting if all is true. It's classified as non fiction.
- Sat Nov 26, 2011 7:01 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: What are the stupidest things you wasted your $ on
- Replies: 75
- Views: 6953
Re: What are the stupidest things you wasted your $ on
Really, chaz?chaz wrote:So far no stupid mistakes.
What eva!!

- Sat Nov 19, 2011 10:50 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Does anyone own a VitaMix blender?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 5681
Re: Does anyone own a VitaMix blender?
Ok, I've also looked at the Cuisinart Blend and Cook Soup Maker Model# SBC 1000. It runs ~199.00. Difference that I see is that you have to cut up the ingredients before adding. As you can see, I am a Boglehead and want the best for the money. One can also make smoothies. It claims to do a good job....
- Sat Nov 19, 2011 9:34 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Does anyone own a VitaMix blender?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 5681
Re: Does anyone own a VitaMix blender?
Well, I found this blender comparison on YouTube by Popular Mechanics. Not sure whether to believe it's really PM but I was shocked at the results.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkcgBwbE7nw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkcgBwbE7nw
- Sat Nov 19, 2011 9:17 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Does anyone own a VitaMix blender?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 5681
Re: Does anyone own a VitaMix blender?
Austex1: Thanks for the post and to all others thus far. I don't have a Costco in my city but we have a Sam's. I can check to see if the sell VitaMix. Or, maybe Bed, Bath and Beyond? I will check around. We do love hot soups, especially tomato, so this could maybe become a kitchen staple. At least w...
- Sat Nov 19, 2011 8:00 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Does anyone own a VitaMix blender?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 5681
Re: Does anyone own a VitaMix blender?
I have been researching VitaMix and see there are different series / types. Am I correct?
Do most of you on the forum that own one have the same series?
Do most of you on the forum that own one have the same series?
- Fri Nov 18, 2011 5:53 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Does anyone own a VitaMix blender?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 5681
Re: Does anyone own a VitaMix blender?
I've lusted after a vitamixer for years -- I always mention it when someone asks what I want for birthday/christmas, but no one ever gets me one :( However, have yous seen the Ninja? Not sure how it reviews, but looks like it does about anything a vitamixer can and I've recently seen it for $89 at ...
- Thu Nov 17, 2011 10:53 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: When To Upgrade To A New Computer
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3683
Re: When To Upgrade To A New Computer
Anybody for or against refurbished laptops?
- Thu Nov 17, 2011 10:41 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: How Do You Deal with Status Anxiety?
- Replies: 95
- Views: 9833
Re: How Do You Deal with Status Anxiety?
Loved it!! I think I'll watch it again this week-end.ElJay wrote:If you have Netflix instant streaming, I highly recommend you watch the black comedy The Joneses.