Personal Consumer Issues • Re: Got a lemon sofa need and help escalating
I am looking at new furniture and good furniture isn't inexpensive. What I noticed is many have conditions on returns, even on defects found immediately after delivery, their polices make it almost...
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • Re: Purchasing MYGAs (multi year...
AmericaRocks,I think the answer to your #3 is no. As long as it stays within an IRA there would be no penalty.I agree that if the money stays within an IRA wrapper, the 10% penalty free withdrawal can...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Re: [What is] Working in Finance Like?
wallstreetoasis.Then you can get a clear picture of the environment. As stated above..lol banker hours brutal...Statistics: Posted by Paullmas — Wed Aug 07, 2024 4:15 am
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Re: The practicalities of wire...
Fidelity lets you save wire instructions. It’s never a bad idea to test a wire first. If you plan to send, say, a $100,000 wire, first send a test (eg, $1000). Once it confirms, you are good to go for...
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • Re: Vanguard to Exit Individual...
I'm seeing people on other forums also saying that Ascensus told them they will not transfer investments in-kind to another Solo 401(k) provider - that you have to liquidate the investments to have...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Re: Getting re-started - seeking confirmation and advice
Desired Asset allocation: 90% stocks / 10% bondsWhy ?All the rest, combined, matters less.Statistics: Posted by Thesaints — Wed Aug 07, 2024 4:24 am
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Re: What’s going on with Uber prices ?
...orts. They're insured and regulated. Uber drivers are likely uninsured (if you don't tell insurance you're driving people, you aren't insured and if you have a claim, they're giving you...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Citi Costco membership downgrade refund -...
Hi,I have a Citi Costco card with executive membership ($120/year). Though I moved out of US (not a USC/GC) we are retaining the Costco membership as we prefer to keep the Citi card active (plans to...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Re: Mens denim recommendations (2024)
I´ve had good luck with Gustin. Direct to consumer, made to order. Classic, real raw/selvedge jeans without obnoxious self-promoting labels or pockets They have traditional as well as slimmer designs....
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • Re: The Day The Factors Died
It was very interesting seeing Ben Felix, a great mind, being flabbergasted at the discussion he had with Andrew Chen and how it "turned everything I believed to be true on its head". Wonder if he and...
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • Re: International (Non-US) versus US...
Here’s an interesting question from Meb Faber:“What if you owned no US stocks”https://mebfaber.com/2024/08/02/what-if ... -stocks-2/Statistics: Posted by CraigTester — Thu Aug 08, 2024 4:17 am
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Re: Buying a sailboat - recommendations
One other bit of advice I'd offer is be patient and wait for the right boat. Sometimes when the decision to make a purchase has been made there's a tendency to act on it quickly. It's like dating - in...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Re: Determining replacement cost for house...
If you exclude situations like living in a coastal area prone to hurricanes or an area with a history of wild fires or earthquakes, I wonder what the likelihood is of a complete loss?Statistics:...
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Personal Finance (Not Investing) • Re: Civil Engineer coming to America -...
An inch is 25.4mm. Not 256mm.Stand corrected. FWIW: Software engineer, everything is to the power of 2.And that's why I love imperial measurements. 1/2", 1/4", 1/8", 1/16"...Statistics: Posted by...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Re: Roth conversion with pretax or after tax money?
We should probably first confirm that you are not yet subject to RMDs, which must be withdrawn to taxable (or given to charity) before you do a Roth conversion. So, on your birthday this year, will...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Re: Asset Allocation Based on Progress to "the...
Thank you for the reply...I will certainly look into it!Statistics: Posted by jolmscheid — Thu Aug 08, 2024 4:35 am
View ArticleNon-US Investing • Re: Seeking Portfolio Advice - UK
Country of residence: UKInternational lifestyle: No plans to moveAge: 38Desired asset allocation: no ideaCurrency: GBPEmergency funds: ~12 monthsDebt: Joint mortgage of around 130k at 1.8% until Nov...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Re: Exercise programs for longevity
Bogleheads don’t do medical advice….Statistics: Posted by runner3081 — Fri Aug 09, 2024 4:03 am
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Re: Bombed in Supermicro
its now an investmentStatistics: Posted by bog007 — Fri Aug 09, 2024 4:08 am
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Re: AllState Homeowners Policy - Installment Fee
have allstate. if you pay in full its cheaperStatistics: Posted by bog007 — Fri Aug 09, 2024 4:10 am
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