Personal Investments • TIPS or portfolio for 11 year SS Bridge?
I don't think I have seen an analysis of the ranges of probable outcomes for the choices of pulling out a fraction of a portfolio to supply a known income in the same amount as eventual Social...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • How would you know if files were lost on Google drive
You'll discover that when you try to use it.If you never try to use it, you don't need it anyway.Statistics: Posted by cheese_breath — Thu Dec 07, 2023 10:11 pm — Replies 1 — Views 73
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Fractional Real Estate Ownership - Thoughts?
There is a market for fractional products but it is the ultra wealthy. If one already has a couple of residences and does not want deal with another property it can make sense. The ones that I like...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • I am “lower risk” what should my emergency...
Reading this Forum, I am amazed at how much most people's finances revolve around saving for the kids' college, life insurance or other accommodations for a surviving spouse, or how to avoid losing...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Fidelity Full View
Great news!My Fidelity rep just let me know that the “New Improved” Full View will be, or is, shut down and the legacy version will remain. They actually listened to customer feedback!LloydFantastic...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Making MIL's PC safe as possible
Take control of her money.This is not a computer issue.Statistics: Posted by PottedPlant — Thu Dec 07, 2023 10:22 pm — Replies 22 — Views 913
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Is 2 hours enough to clear customs and make flight...
FWIW, I try to make sure my connecting flight is not the last one to final destination.Getting in at 8 pm, and connection departs at 10 pm -- likely last one. But good advice for anyone reading this...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Where do you buy glasses?
Zenni for me.Statistics: Posted by PottedPlant — Thu Dec 07, 2023 10:23 pm — Replies 42 — Views 2779
View ArticlePersonal Investments • variable annuity options
This link should take you close to the death benefit section of the prospectus.https://vpx.broadridge.com/summarydocum ... 26751c3_28As I read it, you father can take the death benefit or continue the...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Is there any benefit to taking ss while...
Maybe I’m not explaining it correctly So I will be working and receiving a salary for 7 months , Jan 2024 to July 2024 .. I will then turn 65 in August and retire .. no more salary , only income will...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • [Exercises for physical balance]
Here are a few things you could do: various movements while standing on one leg, kettlebell exercises, and Bosu ball exercises.Statistics: Posted by chance — Fri Dec 08, 2023 10:13 pm — Replies 24 —...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Whose is Self Insuring for Long Term Care...
Maybe. An advanced medical directive is the full name. I'm pretty sure it's used in more states than just mine.A healthcare power of attorney has ten different possible titles and goes by many names...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Heat Pump Propaganda?
Come to Northern Calif -- 50 cents/kwh.Could be worse. SDGE has a top rate of .57/kwh if you are “above 130% baseline.” That rate is just incredible, it’s more than seven times our flat rate of .08....
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Wash?
The definition of Substantially is "For the most part" (oxford dictionary).Thus "Substantially Identical" means "for the most part, identical"In my book 54% is the "Most Part", the majority (most) of...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Does HSA make sense when you are not maxing out your...
I have been fortunate to live without medical doctors for a long time. This year I spent $800 which is a lot to me.Anyway, I might start to spend that kind of money for medical expense from now on out...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Car Prices Flat Since 1996?
Capitalism especially when driven by technology makes things cheaper over time. We could also have much much cheaper cars if we allowed imports from China and India(not getting into a debate about...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • How much would you pay to convert $10,000 to a Roth?
$0, $500, $1000, $2000?I’m just wondering what other’s of you think.If I’m correct, the %12 tax bracket doesn’t limit the cost of converting $10,000 to $1,200. But taxes have to be paid somewhere...
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • What Will It Take for International...
When all talented/rich/smart people from other countries stop immigrating to US. US leads the world in innovation and scientific progress and maintains its dominance one way or other. It’s like asking...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • used car recommendations
I'll second the recommendation for the Car Care Nut. He runs a garage that specializes in Toyotas and so is in a position to see what problems people run into. I wouldn't worry much about the battery...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Purchasing MYGAs (multi year guaranteed annuities) -...
Well, with the F&G policy that allows withdrawal of interest anytime, I can plan to 1035 transfer all remaining interest a month or two before the policy comes to term, thereby having next to no...
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