Personal Finance (Not Investing) • Inherited Property: Who Decides Whether to...
If I were the executor or trustee, I would have serious doubts about accepting either role with this potential mess.Are the heirs with "zero to minimal relationship" actively hostile to each other, or...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Legitimate reasons for an advisor?
And, if all advisers limit themselves to $1M+ clients, wouldn't that leave a very large unserved client base?Unfortunately, many regular people (non-millionaires) hire financial advisors from local...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • How many pairs of jeans do you own?
Per suggested format:My situation: YMMV.1I overspend on shoes and work boots I don't end getting full use of because they don't fit right. (big wide feet).Actionable solution: try them on as DW...
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • What drives gold prices?
Doesn't matter that you can't eat it or build shelter with it. People value it nonetheless. At almost any point in human history a small pile of gold could get you food or shelter. Its a compact store...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Apple announcement: IOS 18 for iPhone available...
I usually wait for the .1 version to come out to allow Apple to resolve any big issues. Should be in a couple weeks.+1I wait for 1.1Statistics: Posted by jebmke — Wed Sep 25, 2024 7:48 pm — Replies 12...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Distributing will in cash money ($25k)
Seems like he is attempting to commit fraud and has made his intent to do so known.On the contrary, I think he is trying to abide by the law but doesn't know what to do. If he or the disabled friend...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • What are good % numbers for insider ownership and...
Welcome to the forum. Do you mean "good" for non-insider, retail investors? This is pretty far outside the realm of what gets discussed on this forum. If you have a specific question about your...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Another 0% IBond Keep or Redeem Post
You can roll them over now if you haven’t bought this year. Or you can hold them and hopefully redeem them in retirement at a much lower tax bracket.Even if you've bought this year, you can still buy...
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Investing - Theory, News & General • How do you think about longevity?
Over the weekend, we had three celebrities pass away:* Shannen Doherty — 50s— cancer* Richard Simmons — 70s — cardiac arrest* Dr Ruth —90s — natural causes?Only one made it to their 90s. All had...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Best < $100 purchase?
I need to add something to this list.I don't think I've ever before in my whole life found loungewear or pajamas more comfortable than the ones I wear now.Found them on Amazon, no name brand, knock...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • First Republic line of credit - 100k @...
Yes my first amortized payment will be at the end of Sept for $1794. All good things come to an end.So my first amortized payment, also for $1794, just went through but my bank account was debited...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • [Split from "Fidelity as a one stop...
Do you have a pending purchase for $2,xxx? This, Available to Withdraw, but not Available to trade, is what I see when I have that scenario in an account without margin enabled.No, I have no pending...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Venice Italy hotels
We stayed at Hotel al Ponte Mocenigo last year in their cheapest room. Highly recommend. Away from the very touristy areas and right next to a water taxi stop.Found it originally in a rick steves...
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • 2024 Overconfidence - Let’s have a...
A big bear market is one risk. A more common risk is injury or illness that requires you to start withdrawing from your portfolio earlier than expected. If that happens during even a moderate bear,...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Rear ended, insurance doing the dance.
Will add that you shouldn't assume their insurance company is lying to you about the vehicle being uninsured. I mean, it's lawn service company, not an Amazon delivery truck. Only time I didn't deal...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • How do you like your Tesla?
1977: “There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in his home.” — Ken Olsen, founder of Digital Equipment Corp.1984: "There is no evidence that people want to use these things. I don't...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Can I Comfortably Afford a $35k Car?
Reluctantly, my vote is that you can buy the car.Just remember that depreciation is for a reason. It will cost more to maintain than that Toyota.Statistics: Posted by ilovemoney72688 — Wed Sep 25,...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • MLB.com Blackout Policy
As far as I can tell, the policy is that you're allowed to watch any game except the one you want to watch.Save your money. I only have it because it was a free promotion from T-Mobile.Statistics:...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Question on an Umbrella Policy
Does your son ever drive your car?Statistics: Posted by Barefoot — Thu Sep 26, 2024 8:13 pm — Replies 5 — Views 322
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Personal Investments • S&P500 to cash temporarily
I still expect a 25% correction soon because of global geopolitical tensions - we are overdue historically.I dunno about overdue - after all the S&P 500 did go down 25% two years ago. But not to...
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