Personal Finance (Not Investing) • Experiences with Merrill Edge as primary...
The Merrill/preferred rewards thread has become a bit unwieldy so I wanted to ask a specific question. Is anyone using Merrill as their primary brokerage, or at least using it for more than the 100k...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Vanguard Total Bond Market
I read an earlier forum about this fund where people were complaining about negative results over 2-3 year time period. I invested in this fund back in 2003, and I have a negative rate of return after...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Variable Universal Life Questions and Advice
Hello,First time poster here. I really appreciate the Bogleheads philosophy on investing and would like to hear the experts thoughts on a variable universal life (VUL) insurance policy I have. I have...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • If you were in my shoes how big would your emergency...
* Baseline spending: $1,800-$2,100 per month including Cobra* Renter* 16-year old car worth $4k with 226k miles, no collision or comprehensive* No dental or vision insurance* No pets nor kids* Single...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Sabbatical question
I have not done this, but would love to. Will you be able to go back to work or is this early retirement in disguise?Statistics: Posted by Wannaretireearly — Mon Sep 09, 2024 12:25 am — Replies 1 —...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Programming/Coding Platform for Kids
Give them an old computer and let them have at it. I wouldn't go overboard on learning a language, certainly not "web development" if they are in middle school. By the time they hit the workforce AI...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • How do I justify buying an expensive tool?
We have done some plumbing with the help of cousins and have never needed a tool like that. So, as OP said it's more of a want than a need. Maybe it's better to befriend some handy person who can help...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Are Home Energy (Solar) Batteries with a...
Am I missing something? Check with local fire codes. Here, I am required to fireproof the room the batteries are located in before I can install. You may need to do this (or possibly the entire...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Life Crossroads - advice request
I have never heard of anyone wanting to move to Michigan. I know many people who have moved to Georgia. Think about it- people want to live where there is sun. Business is generally “booming” in...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Vaca travel US to Alps… Zurich vs …?
Depending on the time of year you’re going, rent a car! In the fall shoulder season after the summer crowds leave but before the snow starts (which is beautiful and can be great for hiking) it’s...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • New tires needed - please help
Also, I just noticed Costco tire purchase includes installation at no charge!https://www.costco.com/auto-tires.htmlStatistics: Posted by YeahBuddy — Mon Sep 09, 2024 12:56 am — Replies 46 — Views 2258
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • Latest Roth conversion paper
Lots of great discussion. I've read or watched seemingly countless discussions in search of the perfect answer as have many others. I've concluded its a frustrating "it depends". Most of the paper's...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • choosing a part D Medicare plan?
Reviving this thread in September 2024, thinking ahead for calendar year 2025.Can you switch to a more robust drug plan each year without medical underwriting? It’s my understanding that you can’t...
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • Wiki - Prioritizing investments...
Let's keep it grayscale, as colors can impact readability if it's not done correctly. Also, we should consider accessibility for those with color blindness.LadyGeek, I am thinking this edit has...
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • Are NTSX & NTSI the Best...
In the BOXX thread, I posted a couple of weeks ago about some new ETFs proposed by Alpha Architect in a SEC filing.These include:Alpha Architect 1-3 Year Box ETFTicker Symbol: [BOXS]Alpha Architect...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Men's T-shirt Recommendation
If you're looking for high-quality t-shirts that fit your criteria, I’d recommend checking out custom golf shirts collection [https://chipteeamz.com/collections/golf-shirt], golf polos collection...
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • HEDGEFUNDIE's excellent adventure...
Tradr just introduced LETFs that rebalance weekly or monthly:SPYM - monthly 2x SPYSPYB - weekly 2x SPYQQQW - weekly 2x QQQMQQQ - monthly 2x QQQThis should reduce vol drag when held long term.1.3%...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • What Do You Think of These Investments?
Your posting history regarding choosing an investment strategy is complicated Yes, my posting history is complicated because I have a complicated background. Lets just say that I'm in a program where...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • tax activity for ALL of MY accounts at Vanguard
Probably the answer is no, but is it possible to easily obtain either YTD or quarterly info for accounts that are only mine, and include now merged mutual fund accounts?Sorry I can't answer your...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Social Security question
There are some situations where one member of a couple files for benefits to enable an older spouse to be eligible for Medicare (Part A and, optionally, Part B). If you are under FRA there will be a...
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