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Personal Consumer Issues • Raspberry Pi Security
Is it necessary?If so, which antivirus/antimalware?Which OS?Statistics: Posted by BolderBoy — Thu Feb 29, 2024 5:00 pm — Replies 1 — Views 53
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Is the 401k still worth it?
Researched that topic when my wife 401K best plan was SP500 index with whopping 1.5%ER (and the rest were managed funds with 2% ER or similar). For normal tax brackets and 10 year stay in the company...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Homeowner's Insurance - Amount of coverage...
Get a quote for a Guaranteed Replacement cost policy, it will cost somewhat more, then setting the coverage amount is the Insurance Companies problem if they are wrong they still pay the full 1:1...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Keep 401k or Consolidate?
I'm on the fence about something and looking for advice. In our household I handle all the financial stuff, so I'm always worried that if I get hit by a bus, my wife will be in trouble even though we...
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • Taxation of Treasury bills, notes...
Does know the formula used to compute accrued market discount for notes/bonds? Specifically, trying to match the accrued market discount computed by Fidelity's 1099 vs my calculation on spreadsheet.My...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Mini Excavator Question: CAT vs Kubota
I've never operated a mini excavator by the way.....We are removing 8 acres of trees and need to do earth works and remove concrete structures.This is way out of area of expertise but you may be...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • TIAA Traditional at 3% or Fidelity TIPS Fund FIPDX?
So, with the new rates for SRAs published, we can see how valuable the TRAD rate reset a number of us have completed will be for its first full year.The "black hole" vintage's yield for 2020-2021 has...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Complain About Bad Boss?
Just look for a new job, internally or externally.Statistics: Posted by toddthebod — Fri Mar 01, 2024 5:03 pm — Replies 21 — Views 1108
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Sending foreign currency (Chinese Yuan) intra-US?
You may need some money when you land in China, and Mom really wants to help out.Here is my suggestion, and anyway you should register it for your incoming China trip.1) Download and register Alipay...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Balance funds - what are the good ones?
The only fund I know of that fits that is Wellington (VWELX/VWENX) which is currently at 12% ex-US equities.Huh? I'm seeing foreign holdings "6.4%" for Wellington (listed under Portfolio Composition,...
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Investing - Theory, News & General • The recent surge: stand pat or...
Actually, one of the reasons I like 50/50 for retirement is because the math is super easy.If you start the year with $1 million in stocks and $1 million in bonds, and you're pulling $80,000 a year,...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Fidelity as a one stop shop
Thanks, where do I find the setting to turn off marketing?When logged in at the top of the screen there is a link to profile. In your profile page at the bottom is an option to set your communication...
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Personal Finance (Not Investing) • Real Stories of College Savings: what was...
I opened a 529 with NY Saves (Vanguard managed) shortly after my only daughter was born, and invested the yearly maximum in their stock heavy portfolios. I also opened up a Coverdell (ESA) account,...
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Personal Consumer Issues • What are you listening to now
Derek Trucks Band - Already Free - 2009Also: Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise - Time To Discover - 2000Statistics: Posted by iceport — Fri Mar 01, 2024 5:08 pm — Replies 5751 — Views 541178
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Feels impossible to take the foot off the...
- a lot of Bogleheads will simultaneously say you should live happily on $50/year but you need to have saved $5M before you think about retirement. The disconnect is…large+1 Absolutely!Very true . ....
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Portfolio Review Request: New User/Recently Semi-retired
But I feel a lot better about being in a place that can help with these questions. It's way too easy to become overwhelmed and look for an easy button out.Take your time, a few weeks/months will not...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • When do electric cars stop making sense?
At 40 or 50 cents/kWh I can't imagine a solar + battery system won't pay itself off in 5 years maybe less. We have a couple EVs and solar + battery system; both EVs are nearly 100% solar powered.This...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Father died and I'm totally overwhelmed on...
OP, sorry for your loss.Re: death certificates--In my state there is a pretty steep fee for the first certified copy, then a much reduced rate for addtitional copies. I got a dozen due to all I had...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Flaunt Your High-Mileage Car
1989 Toyota Camry. 155,000 miles. The car is 35 years old and runs great ! Just put a new battery in it.Statistics: Posted by Rudedog — Fri Mar 01, 2024 5:13 pm — Replies 942 — Views 146395
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • Are We in a Stock Market Bubble?...
Somebody should write about the market band wagon.Statistics: Posted by tetractys — Fri Mar 01, 2024 5:13 pm — Replies 15 — Views 1072
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