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When I buy CDs I buy several small certificates instead of 1 large one... Ten $10k certs instead of one $100k cert. That way if I have/want to break one I don't have to eat the EWP on the entire amount - unless I break them all.

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I was able to login at 4:17 EST.

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bligh wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 02, 2018 3:53 pm
These delighted posts will look so sad if this is the start of a deep, multi year bear market.

I've been shaking my head thinking the same thing as I've read through these posts.

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As long as one has earned income, is there any reason to stop contributing to tax-advantaged accounts in retirement? thanks, My wife and I both continue to contribute to our Roth's post-retirement with earned income from side hustles we've got. We don't need the money to pay current expenses so whe...

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Larry Swedroe is talking up the alternatives in his columns and has been doing so for the last 2-3 years. His firm is recommending these products as well. Larry has substantial investments in these funds, so no doubt about his sincerity. He is putting is money where his mouth is. Again, reasonable ...

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Joejoe00 wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 22, 2018 8:13 am
Has anyone tried SLING TV?

We've tried Sling, Playstation Vue, and DTV. Where we live DTV is the better of the 3 and we're grandfathered in pricewise on a package that cost 2x as much now so we'll stick with DTV.

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You're going to get all kinds of replies on this one. We got rid of cable a few years ago and still spend roughly the same as when we had cable but we're in control. The monthly charges are the same every month, we can cancel a streaming service with a few mouse clicks, and we don't have to call eve...

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I certainly agree with the effect of condensation on the gas. Would it not be beneficial to use an additive to the gas periodically to counteract this? Why then does MB not recommend this additive? I know they have additives to buy in the parts dept. If I continue to use BJ's gas, is it not advisab...

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Sun Jan 14, 2018 12:14 am

tbradnc wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 08, 2018 9:55 pm
9 rewards checking accounts
9! How many monthly debit card transactions is that?

104.

Take less than an hour. I typically do it the first day of the month over a cup of coffee or 2...

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One more thing. Don't forget to supply water for the birds (especially in the winter months). You don't need to buy a heater for the birdbath (if you have one). I purchased a rubberized container decades ago that is normally used for farm animals I believe. I can break out the ice and not destroy t...

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My understanding is that banks who offer lower rates on CDs simply don't need the money - they have plenty of cash/liquidity.

These banks have smart people who know how to use the internet - they've heard of depositaccounts.com, bankrate.com, etc. etc.

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My wife makes suet out of crunchy peanut butter and Crisco shortening.

I've almost eaten it several times thinking it was some kind of candy. And while it probably tastes gross I bet it'd keep you alive for a long time.

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Pretty good! But consider there's a 14 year old around here somewhere with $5,000,000 wondering if he's doing OK...

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My wife moved her LMCU HSA to the new investment platform Monday and the final step of the process was completed this morning. I'll move mine next week. The interface is nicely done and easy to navigate. Adding new funds, performance, rebalancing, and moving funds back to the LMCU HSA savings accoun...

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Have health insurance, house and cars are insured, have flood insurance and there's the umbrella policy backing those up.. While I guess it's not possible to predict what the emergency will be I hope that I'll have some type of insurance to cover it. Being retired with a bit of time on my hands I ma...

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LMCU vs. Lively To keep it simple, Lively seems to be the best HSA available right now. The new offerings from LMCU seem to be a happy development for bogleheads already connected to LMCU because of it's rewards checking account. Right-o. My wife and I are both (separately) members of LMCU each wit...

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I certainly prefer "unactionable" "I finally reached a million and I want to share the excitement, it's too dangerous to tell family and friends so let me share it with you Bogleheads!" threads vs "actionable" "I am 14 years old and have 5 million dollars, am I doing ok? ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)" Oh I do love t...

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If your car is stolen you'll wish you had comprehensive and with a $1k deductible it is very cheap.

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After pondering this question myself a few years ago I selected Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares as my sole bond fund, deeming it 'close enough'. The other 50% of my bond allocation is in CDs. This index fund offers a low-cost, diversified approach to bond investing, providi...

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$30 per year. Not $30 per month.

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Looks like Lake Michigan Credit Union is adding investment options to their HSA product. Till now their HSA product was free and paid 1% when balance was $5k or more (.5% if under $5k). (edited to add) Link about HSA investment platform here: https://lmcu.org/banking/hsa.aspx Now they've added mutua...

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mrsbetsy wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 01, 2018 11:44 pm
Just finished binge watching Longmire. While the ending is satisfying, I am sad it is over.

Yes, good ending. I like it when a series ends with clarity instead of leaving it open to interpretation (think Sopranos).

tbradnc

I think you're describing a perception problem.

It's not what others think - it's what you think they're thinking. Maybe that's what you'd think if you saw someone you knew doing the same and you're transferring that to everyone else.

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Godless, Ozark, Stranger Things, The Ranch.

Happy Valley and Peaky Blinders - use subtitles for these.

Also checkout www.instantwatcher.com

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Could you please show a chart of the next 42 years?

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I'm 56 and left the work-world a little over 4 years ago. To me, retirement means I can do the things I've dreamed of doing but couldn't because of work obligations. It doesn't mean I'm sitting around bored with nothing to do, fondly remembering sitting at my desk working and wishing I could go back...

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I believe you can only link 3 external banks to Synchrony - Ally allows up to 20.

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The 2nd million is easier... (referencing another thread)

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I've used Ancestry DNA and 23andMe and the results were very close - close enough that there's no need to get both if you're just interested in your geographical pedigree. With either service you can download your results and upload them here: https://promethease.com/ to get enough health informatio...

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Yeah... I dunno. I'm going to stick with FreeDNS because of how they operate. I used Google's 8.8.8.8/8.8.4.4 and my ISP's DNS servers before switching and even if FreeDNS comes in last I can't tell the tiniest difference between their servers and Google's or my ISPs. Never had a problem with name r...

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The Hall tax in TN is being phased out at a rate of 1% per year and in 2022 TN will join the few other states that have no personal income tax at all. http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2016/05/20/gov-bill-haslam-signs-hall-income-tax-cut-repeal-into-law/84044810/ https://taxfoundation.or...

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I use FreeDNS. Open, free, public, uncensored, no redirects, and no logging.

https://freedns.zone/en/

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Why would Vanguard's outlook be more predictive than anyone else's?

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Married 32 years to the same spouse, raised 3 kids.

"Don't believe everything I think." and "I don't have to say everything I think."

Works very well for me.

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I don't make the rules but I play by them. Our ACA plan for the past 3 years has cost us $0.00 per month and I've funded our HSAs to the max. (same BC/BS plan (Bronze S07) the last 3 years) It helps that we've been blessed with good health and very, very seldom go to the doctor. I think between my w...

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Lake Michigan Credit Union offers a free HSA that pays 1% for balances of $5k+. https://www.lmcu.org/banking/savings/savings_hsa.aspx

Not a super-high rate but 100% free and easy-peasy. I transferred our HSAs from HSA Administrators over a year ago and it was painless.

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No No No.....Never buy an extended warranty. Worked in the industry for a bit many years ago and we were always told to push these products. But if you are thinking about it that is a decent price. Having spent almost my entire career in the ground transportation business I'd add all they are is an...

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Mulling this over and interested in feedback. I purchased a 2018 Outback 3.6R Limited with EyeSight and cold weather package #1 last week. Out the door price was 38,180. The car comes with the usual 3 year, 36,000 mile warranty. We're not car people so we expect to have this car for 10+ years. I can...

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Just bought a 2018 Outback last Tuesday. I opted for the 3.6R Limited with EyeSight and cold weather package 1. Very happy with the purchase. Out the door price was $38,180. Purchased in TN - sales tax is off the chain.

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I wonder how long it is going to take to name about every phone available on the market as the recommended phone. I'll name iPhone 6 because I have one and have not yet been moved to buy something else. I clicked on this thread just to see how many people recommended cans connected with string. :) ...

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One of the best and least talked about online security options is the ability to "Restrict account access from unrecognized devices". Upside: Only the devices you've logged into Vanguard with can get in. Downside: If your recognized device becomes unrecognized (deleting cookies, device dies...) you ...

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3.5 years ago but here's my experience with a Nest and Ecobee SmartSI.

viewtopic.php?t=129619

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I curious if those of you who save receipts also print them at the gas pump. As for me, I save receipts for things that are "receipt worthy" - items I may need to return, gifts the recipient might want to return, service work on home/car/etc, and items I deem expensive but if I buy a coke and a Snic...

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You have to be within 100 yards of your theater to book a ticket.

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It works as advertised - so far, so good.

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The driver behind the Yubikey option seems to be fear of SMS spoofing.

But others have said that you are still presented with the option of receiving a text in case you don't have your Yubikey (or its lost/damaged/whatever).

So what's the point?

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2 weeks Chex.

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We get a big 3 color brochure warning us about the need for an annual checkup every year... It takes them about 30 minutes and is an easy $80 for the HVAC company.

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It's a bit like building a house. During construction it occupies your time and thoughts and you're always learning. After the house is complete you move in and slowly but gradually work out the little kinks until that's eventually finished and you're just living in the house. As far as reading inve...

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I'd go with the 2017 as well.

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