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FreddieG

I just turned 62, and my ex-wife to whom I was married for 19 years is 42. According to SSA.gov, I am eligible to receive $2000 a month at age 62. Does this mean I will collect $2000 a month until such time that she turns 62, and then my benefit will be reduced by half? Setting aside of course the q...

FreddieG

I have twin boys in HS, and I am starting to think about some strategies for financing their college. Can anyone recommend an established, well-known book on the subject? I am looking for the Jane Bryant Quinn of college finance. I've looked on amazon, and there are screaming titles, but I don't wan...

FreddieG

I have reached a Settlement with my wife. I need to sell mutual funds worth $500k, incurring significant capital gains tax, and pay her those monies. Those mutual funds are held in a Revocable Trust, and I am the trustee. My divorce attorney thought there may be special tax treatment since it was pu...

FreddieG

I imagine this question has been asked before, but nothing popped up in the search. I've had a Roth IRA at Vanguard for at least 15 years. In that time, I've probably owned 3 different funds, one at a time, within the account. I currently have the Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth Index Fund since 2014. When ...

FreddieG

I am 60, and retired at 58 from a large corporation, where I worked for 32 years. I have a substantial 401k, and am contemplating starting to withdraw from it in the next year or two. The 401k is managed by Vanguard. I called Vanguard, and they said that in order to begin withdrawing, I'd have to co...

FreddieG

The wife wants to go to Mexico for a getaway (including our teenage boys). We're leaning towards the Pacific Coast, but I don't know much about Mazatlan vs Acapulco vs Cabo San Lucas, etc. Can the members of this group give me some advice on what places they've liked there? A good beach would be nic...

FreddieG

I have Ubuntu but run Mac OSX virtually on VMWare. That's because I got sick of Quicken/Windows and wanted to convert to Banktivity. I will eventually convert to a physical Mac. It works fine. Sometimes my Bluetooth mouse gets a little bit flaky. I tried MoneyDance and GNUCash on Linux but settled o...

FreddieG

I'm dumbfounded as to why she's concerned about a deposit insured by the FDIC, and well under the insured limit. Just because there is a physical Wells Fargo nearby, it doesn't mean that your money is physically there, either. All they do is push paper and give you free coffee there.

FreddieG

DaftInvestor wrote:Maybe move the router to the far right or left and see if you end up with a problem there in 6 months - it would be a neat experiment.

Ha! The TV is toast anyway, so I think I will, in the interest of science, perform your experiment. I'll publish my findings next Spring

FreddieG

I have a Samsung LED TV, purchased about 4 years ago. Directly below the TV is my router. It is the row of LED lights in the picture below. In the past few months, I've noticed a white spot developing on the screen (also shown in pic), right above the router, on the TV. I know it is difficult to pin...

FreddieG

Google does data mine it's DNS server, but DNS can't do anything but say you requested how to get to a specific domain. If privacy is your ultimate concern, you have 2 real options Run your own recursive DNS server using root hints This is vulnerable to ISP level sniffing however Use a guaranteed n...

FreddieG

I would do some research on cat5 exposed to the elements. Pretty sure it is frowned upon for safety reasons e.g. Lightning

FreddieG

icefr wrote:You're leaving me quite optimistic about the iOS app that will hopefully come out soon!

I'm confused. I use Alliant on my iPhone. Is this a different app?

FreddieG

I have Alliant for checking, savings, and HELOC. No complaints. What is your concern about the mobile app? I deposit checks from my iPhone.

FreddieG

As someone else mentioned, MoneyDance runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux. I used Quicken/Windows for 22 years until I got tired of things just stopping working. I now use Banktivity on a Mac.

FreddieG

I considered a full size domestic truck, but was concerned about LT reliability. I ended up with a Tacoma. Fits nicely in my garage and gets me to some pretty remote trailheads here in Colorado. The shorter wheelbase is better in the outback.

FreddieG

While you don't mention the specific military installations you were involved with in the Bay Area and how long ago it was you may be interested in taking some side excursions on your trip across the Golden Gate Bridge to see some former military installations that have been converted to public par...

FreddieG

The Alcatraz ticket website is http://www.Alcatrazcruises.com. But tickets in advance or risk not getting them. I am a docent there and can give you a personal tour "behind the scenes," if I am in town. PM me with you boat time and dates. Thanks, fellow Boglehead! I'll let you know as we get closer...

FreddieG

denovo wrote:Anywhere inside S.F. should be fine where the hotel districts are, you should be fine. Uber is really cheap in S.F. , and if you are 3-4 people, believe it or not, its sometimes CHEAPER than public transportation when we were running the numbers.

Ah, good point. Thanks.

FreddieG

I've installed Linux (Ubuntu and RedHat) on various Dell's and have never had an issue. Once, I had to download a proprietary graphics card driver, but that was simple. I have Ubuntu 14.04 running on a Dell Inspiron E6430 laptop, and it runs perfectly. There may be some useful info on this site: htt...

FreddieG

I am thinking of flying my family from Denver to San Francisco (SFO) for about 3 or 4 days later this month, to burn up some vacation. I can get good fares with Frontier. I was stationed in the Bay Area years ago, in the military, and know most of the touristy places (Alcatraz, GG Bridge, GG Park), ...

FreddieG

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FreddieG

I suspect you guys are right about it being part of our account digitally. Thanks for the replies. I'll find out when I take it in for tire rotation this week.

FreddieG

I bought some Michelins for the minivan from Costco in 2013. They need rotating, so I pulled the receipt from the glovebox, and noticed that they never noted the odometer reading upon purchase. The odometer field on the receipt is blank. I checked everywhere on the receipt, and the mileage simply is...

FreddieG

I thought peeking at your stocks was a no-no, and most bogle-heads didn't own individual stocks anyway....

Did I misunderstand?

FreddieG

I use a pair of cheap noise-isolating buds on the gym treadmill. $15 Do you have a name/link? I'm really looking for a less than $25 pair that I can still hear when there's loud outside noise. Sorry. I just saw your question. Looks like the price has gone up some. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/...

FreddieG

My name is Grasshopper and I am a Quicken user. I bought Q2016 this January knowing, but cautious about having to update from Windows 7 to 10. Well I I I finally updated to W10 and all is well, now if only I could run it on my ChromeBook. I am faced with the same thing (running Quicken on a Chromeb...

FreddieG

I use a pair of cheap noise-isolating buds on the gym treadmill. $15

FreddieG

I am always happy to find a Cracker Barrel. If I am in a hurry, Jimmy Johns or Jersey Mikes.

I won't touch Chik-Fil-A for personal reasons.

FreddieG

Costco brand and a good quality insulated mug from REI. That way, out and about, I keep my money in my pocket

FreddieG

Google just announced Duo, which is a more friendly version of Hangouts.

http://www.theverge.com/2016/8/16/12474 ... app-launch

FreddieG

I use a VPN most of the time. I don't like Comcast listening in. My VPN, Private Internet Access, blocks ads and malware. It isn't perfect, so I also use UBlock. But in testing, PIA seems to get most.

FreddieG

I am 58 , retired, with about 2.1m. I also have a pension. I acquired my sum through personal savings and 401k over the years. I never panicked and changed my 401k in 32 years. It was a roller coaster, especially 2009. I don't feel like a millionaire, nor do I act like one. It is probably enough to ...

FreddieG

I majored in Finance in the early 80s, but spent my career in IT. So I followed the discussion reasonably well, but not enough to argue any points. But is there a take-away that an SWR of 3% is reasonable, as long as you reduce it during a downturn? I am 59 and essentially living off dividends (eg W...

FreddieG

Another benefit of insulating pipes is noise. Dramatically quieter now when someone is taking a shower

FreddieG

If you have a Mac, consider Banktivity. It is more full-featured than YNAB I believe, http://www.banktivity.com. I just transitioned from Quicken/PC to Banktivity on a MacBook Air. Quicken's reporting feature was a bit stronger, but Quicken evolved into such a bloated mess, I don't miss it (or Wind...

FreddieG

I'd like to buy a small off-road teardrop trailer (eg Mony1) But i always get hung up on where to store it. No room in the driveway or garage. And I hate the thought of paying a monthly storage fee.

FreddieG

I use Alliant Credit Union. They meet most, if not all, of those requirements and options. I don't use all the things you listed, so I can't say for certain. I have seen that nerdwallet ranks Alliant quite high....I've briefly glanced at their website. Good to hear more positive reviews for them. A...

FreddieG

I would point to Larry Summer's Secular Stagnation theory. http://larrysummers.com/2016/02/17/the-age-of-secular-stagnation/ The value of a stock or bond is its discounted future cash flows. A drop in interest rates lowers the discount value, giving asset prices a one time boost. From this point fo...

FreddieG

I live in Colorado and am do a lot of Alpine hiking, including scaling 14ers. I have found that waterproof trail running shoes are adequate (the benefit being less weight than big boots) for most places where snow is not expected. However, if you carry a lot of weight, boots give more ankle support....

FreddieG

Freddie G is quite right about Manitou Springs. It definitely has a big weed vibe to it. It is interesting to watch the change in societal behavior regarding cannabis going on in our country. Nowhere is it more obvious than Colorado. I realize some states (and indeed even our federal government) st...

FreddieG

Smoke weed legally ! This is not my area of expertise, but... "The retail purchase and sale of marijuana is not legal in Colorado Springs. Only licensed retail marijuana stores are permitted to sell recreational marijuana. There are no licensed retail marijuana stores in the City." Source: https://...

FreddieG

I use Alliant FCU for checking, savings, and HELOC. I am a happy customer.

FreddieG

I am driving with a foreign guest from Las Vegas to LA on a Sunday morning this summer. Our plans allow for spending Sunday and Monday in LA, and leaving Tuesday morning, driving back to Colorado. In this amount of time, and given that my companion is unfamiliar with LA, and the U.S. in general, wha...

FreddieG

I just retired to Colorado Springs after 35 years in Northern Va. Colorado is a great state for young healthy retirees.

But TJ is a one-of-a-kind school, and nothing else comes close.

Just my opinion.

FreddieG

I am driving from Colorado to Las Vegas, and LA, with a foreign visitor, and I have allocated a couple of days at the Grand Canyon (South Rim). I have booked a room (affordable for me) in Williams, AZ, about an hour from the GC. Once I get to the GC, are there any specific activities I should do, su...

FreddieG

I've been painting for 35 years. I'd like to think that I get professional results. But I do use the blue tape in some cases, like the top of baseboards. One of my favorite tricks that I haven't seen mentioned here is to shine a flashlight across a wall. Hold the light turned parallel to the wall. A...

FreddieG

My sister-in-law will be visiting the U.S. from Colombia for 3 weeks in June. I have no idea if her Colombian health insurance covers her here, and I don't want to take any chances. Has anyone else been in this situation, and can you recommend any companies, coverage levels, etc? She is 38 and in go...

FreddieG

I am using Quicken 2015, and for the last couple of days, when I enter the 2nd password, for the vault, Quicken hangs, and the icon just spins forever, as shown in the pic below. I am unable to update any credit cards or investments. I found a case on the Quicken site where the resolution was to run...

FreddieG

Here is the thing about "dividend growth investors" that blow my mind. Look back at almost any period and use a SWR on Total Stock Market Index that equals the dividend cash flow and you will get the same if not better results. In another words, when I see theses "dividend" king portfolios, often t...

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