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The new ILX Is the ideal size for a commuter car. It is the same size as a 2005 Honda accord. The new Honda Accord’s have really increased in length for the past decade. There’s really no reason for all that room in the backseat, and trunk for someone just going to work every day. The TLX is > $35,0...

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Lifelong Honda accord and Toyota Camry driver here. We usually keep our cars at least a decade. Looking to upgrade as we near mid life. Currently, debating fully loaded Honda accord versus the Acura ILX. Any happy owners on here? Having conventional engine with high mileage efficiency is key. Also d...

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... Bob Iger is a genius. Thought DIS was on ropes when everyone (myself included) was cutting cord when ESPN comprised 30% of their revenue. Just wish they would pay their employees better. Genius for what? Doesn't take a genius to come up with a streaming service offering in 2019... Iger took ess...

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Signed up along with 10 million other subscribers The content is simply Incredible. There’s a family-friendly Disney Friday night movie for the next 3 years for everyone. Great mix of Snow White/etc classics, and new titles: Pixar, Marvel, and yes- Star Wars For existing Hulu customers, you can bund...

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We're making a trip to Ft. Myers to see family in February and the thought of taking our youngest (5) to Disney came up since he hasn't been. The idea would be to drive up early and get there shortly after the park opens. Spend all day in Magic Kingdom, stay the night and fly home from Orlando the ...

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A couple thoughts: 1) Go midweek if possible, not weekends. The park is much less crowded during the week. 2) Get there the day before, check in to your hotel, and do the pool before hitting Disney Springs or the restaurant at your hotel for dinner. (Wilderness has a great pool with slide that my t...

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Thanks for thoughts I have 150,000 Bonvoy points from credit card offer I want to use I’m deciding between 1717 Broadway (Courtyard) or 148 East 48th Street (Residence Inn). Will look at non-Marriott hotels, but for Easter Week, rates are close to $400/night for 2 adults/2 kids (Total $1300-1400 for...

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Going to NYC with kids for first time during Spring Break 2020. Looking to stay close to Rockefeller Center/Central Park and a few blocks away from Times Square. Any suggestions? Our trip will include Major Highlights, so close to Subway station important too: - Battery Park/Statue of Liberty - MoMa...

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I would also put: University of Kentucky - Lexington KY Vanderbilt - Nashville TN University of Florida - Gainesville FL Davidson College - Charlotte NC suburbs Athens Ga routinely makes Top of List in numerous rankings. Just keep in mind that although RTP/Raleigh touts “world class healthcare”, thi...

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THANK ALL FOR EVERYONE'S REPLIES. we probably will pass on this. Here are my reasons after careful research and discussion with Family 1) We don't want to plan vacations 11 months out. And being locked into the date 2) The option for 7 month planning at other resorts is increasingly difficult 3) We ...

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I've been contemplating making a Disney Vacation Club purchase (It's not a timeshare!) Have spent ALOT of time researching the complicated system. I would love people's thoughts if they've purchased one My starting framework: 1) We would use it 5-6 days a year, with one trip annually 2) We live clo...

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I've been contemplating making a Disney Vacation Club purchase (It's not a timeshare!) Have spent ALOT of time researching the complicated system. I would love people's thoughts if they've purchased one My starting framework: 1) We would use it 5-6 days a year, with one trip annually 2) We live clos...

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THE SISTERS BROTHERS on Hulu

Nice western. Familiar tropes with refreshing ending. John C o’reilly great

Beautiful film locations

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I stayed at that Marriott Courtyard back in March. Super-friendly staff. But I was surprised how little was around, and how far from Harvard Square it was. Even the Whole Foods was not a pleasant walk. Granted, it was dark very early afternoon. But the money saved on a good rate was cancelled out by...

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THE BOYS on Amazon Prime is the best show I’ve seen since the end of GOT. Irreverent Satirical Like Deadpool on steroids I don’t even love superhero shows/movies all that much. Here’s a good review: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.radiotimes.com/news/on-demand/2019-07-31/the-boys-review-viciously-f...

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Paris - Incredible to believe that a place with so many pre-conceived notions and hype actually does live up to the hype. Loved walking along the city streets Maui - As above. Don't have to stay at expensive resorts. I loved reflecting that we were 3,000 miles from any land mass, completely isolated...

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Let's see how my prediction has fared nearly 5 years ago since BABA's IPO:

VTI: +44%
BABA: +70%

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Went camping this weekend. Some of the guys brought one of these along. Burns with NO SMOKE. Pricey, and they use fancy engineering design to justify price.

https://www.solostove.com/

Thoughts?

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Looking for non-hotel recommendations here. Will be celebrating major milestone soon, and looking for a memorable family trip for 4. Wife and I are in mid 40s. Kids will be 7 and 10 next summer. Where would you recommend for a relaxing vacation with some guided pursuits in our Great Out West? - Look...

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Hello, I am considering putting some assets into a iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF (SHV). My question is this: If I hold the shares long term (> 1 year), am I almost certainly guaranteed to at least earn back my principal? The website states "Average Yield to Maturity" is 2.36% I am assuming no blac...

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I just received my over-priced iPhone XS... unbelievable upgrade from the iPhone 5s, which was pretty much damn unusable outside of WIFI areas. If you take family pics, the camera rivals a $700 Nikon for portraits. Stunning. My only regrets are: 1) Not upgrading sooner (3-4 years probably sweet spot...

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Just pre-ordered a new iPhone XS. This is reportedly Apple's "most breakable" phone.

Can't trust Amazon reviews anymore.
Can anyone recommend one that is durable, and under $40?

Usual suspects are: spigen, speck, otterbox, and incipio

Thanks

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Just purchased 2 iPhone XS from t-mobile this morning... $700 off one phone. Plus $250 in gift cards. Plus $50 activation fees waived. Including taxes, this comes out to under $600/each per phone. Unlimited data for 2 lines: $125 (including taxes) Unlimited data for 4 lines: $140 (plus another $125 ...

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I have a iPhone 5s, and plan to upgrade to the $999 iPhone XS this week. T-mobile is offering $700 back on Buy one/Get one (sorta) today. Plus a free line. Plus $150 off/line with corporate discount. I've waited 4 years for a new phone. Breaking the bank and getting the top-of-the-line XS will avera...

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I'm also thinking about trying out Illy's IperEspresso system. The trouble is finding a place to actually try the coffees. We have the Illy machine and I prefer the output to Nespresso. Plus the machine looks a little like ET. https://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/65...

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My favorite moderately priced Disney hotel is Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside, which has bus access to the parks and boat access to Disney Springs. My favorite Disney hotel that's one step up is Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, which has bus access to the parks and great amenities for a 9 ye...

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Ditto. Would be interested in meeting locally.

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Wanted to add my 2cents on this. This post really got me thinking of high-quality watches. After extensive research, I weighed the multiple options: 1) Buying new from auth. dealer 2) Buying "gray" and new from online store (ie Jomashop) 3) Buying new with valid warranty from "trusted seller" from W...

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We already own one. Edited original post

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We cut the cord years ago. Just pay for high-speed internet ($49.99/mo), plus Hulu ($12/mo). We also have an over-the-air antenna and receive free local HD channels. We've been happy with this, and watch alot of TV on our iPads. We borrow families/friends Netflix, HBO, Amazon Prime logins for free. ...

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Here's my experience: Since reading this forum, I also got interested in the Luxe Watch threads, which lead me into this hobby. I purchased a $80 SEIKO 5 SPORTS on Jet.com when the practical lobe of my brain fired up. It is the perfect utilitarian watch. Will last for decades. Not showy. Clean displ...

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Local Louisvillian here... Know a quality-control expert for the local distilleries. He swears that Old Forrester is the best bourbon for the price. Everyday drinking. Elijah Craig was voted "the best liquor overall" by Esquire during the 2008 financial meltdown. I've tried alot of them, even in bli...

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Thanks to those with helpful, nonjudgmental comments. We did not consider the potential tax complications of this plan. I will try to steer clear of this plan, and hope to: - sell our existing home and get equity out of it. I do not want to be responsible for more than property - encourage MIL to in...

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She subsides on $5,000/year. Really? If this is true, it's mind boggling. $5K doesn't even pay my annual medical premiums, and yet your MIL buys medical insurance, prescriptions, food, car, insurance, clothing, rent, cell phone, cable/internet, utilities, and perhaps a splurge at McDonald's. Wow. I...

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I think what's being planned here is a multi-generational co-mingling of assets that all parties seem happy with. OP, spouse, MIL, SIL, and maybe even young children since the day they are born are signing up to shelter, feed, and care for each other through every possible up and down. Family patri...

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Honestly, there has to be a point you act like an adult and NOT a child of someone's parent. Having mommy or daddy buy you a house is a sign of the latter and not the former. Be adults and pay for you own debt. This is a bit snarky, isn't it? We have zero debt other than our home. We could pay it o...

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Thanks for all the replies. To clarify the issue 1. Yes, this is a gift from MIL. Not a loan 2. My MIL is the most selfless, generous human being I've ever met. Her only goal is to give all her money away to her surviving heirs to make our lives easier. She did not want this inheritance. She wants m...

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I recently used Chubb to get reimbursed for a medical emergency. Chubb insured the "travel insurance" on my AA Barclaycard. The interface and submitting claims process was pretty easy. I was hoping they would reimburse entire trip, but they refinded future travel change fees which was reasonable

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Here's the scenario: My Mother-on-law sold her single-family house a few years back, and parked the proceeds in cash ($400,000). She has >$2M invested in various financial instruments (Balanced Funds, CDs, Annuities, our kids' 529) and wishes to re-invest the $400k in real estate. She DOES NOT want ...

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Thanks for helpful comments. Some more caveats: 1) MIL's current home is older, smaller home (purchased ~$160k) is in great school district. Easy to rent. 15min away from our home. Rental income $1500/mo. 2) MIL will be moving potentially 5min away, along with my SIL. Home will be perfect size for 2...

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Some clarification: 1. My MIL has > $1M in "the stock market" (Vanguard funds), and wants to diversify in tangible assets. This will help her psychologically with having tangible assets she can see/own 2. She has had good experience to-date with renting out existing condo in Florida. My wife has bee...

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Here's the scenario: We purchased single-family home (before kids) in 2009 for $410,000. We re-financed last fall at 2.5% (15 year fixed), and have $240,000 equity. Our growing family now needs more space, and are looking for larger house with 1st-floor master for potential elderly parents to move i...

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I lived in Cincinnati for 3 years. It's a great city with a lot to see/do. I always check out the NYT's highlights for anyone: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/13/travel/cincinnati-budget-travel.html?_r=0 Things to do: 1. The Riverfront is pretty awesome. You can park at Newport on the Levee and walk ...

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Went to Grand Caymen in March 2015. Loved it. PRO's: 1. Very safe (if not safest in Caribbean) 2. Very small and drivable 3. Very easy transit from airport to hotels 4. English-speaking 5. Seven Mile Beach is outstanding We popped in and out of a few hotels. I feel the Westin in Grand Caymen was per...

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Much thanks to the replies. We went ahead and submitted our application. 1. We have saved quite a bit to pay down our existing mortgage without borrowing from our 401k. 2. the $3400 includes 3 months of escrow included. The bank is collecting $1900 in fees. The rest of it is title search, appraisal,...

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- Dyson Vacuum Cleaner

- illy iperespresso capsule machine

- Leather seats in minivan

- Graeter's Ice Cream

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Just met with our new advisor yesterday. Wanted to update the forum. He is charging us $1300 for developing and maintaining a financial plan for the next 2 years for my mother-in-law's $2M+ Estate. That's $650/year, or roughly 0.0325% AUM. We've been very happy with him, and very grateful our previo...

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The Refinancing Bug finally bit me. We currently have a 20-year fixed rate of 4.0% we took out on our $410k house in 2011. We owe $183k on it now. Our monthly payment is $2200. ($1610 P&I, $580 Escrow for Insurance and Taxes). Bank of America is offering a 15-year fixed at 2.54% . Our total payments...

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Just finished "The Last Man on the Moon," (Netflix), a fascinating profile of Gene Cernan who in 1972 was the last man to leave the moon - one of only twelve to walk on its surface. Great historical review of the space program, wonderful archival film. A must in my book! Just watched this today... ...

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Weber Spirit should be in that price range. I have an E-310 which is three burners but I believe they make a two burner model also. Like you, I got tired of the junk grills and have been very happy with mine. Agree with above. E-310 is sweet spot for value and size. I've had problems with ignition ...

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