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You will presumably pay with a credit card which protects you. Since you mentioned this, given two payment approaches (0% financing or use of a credit card), which would offer more protection in event of an issue? Thanks all for the info - the consensus seems that a Peloton bike can be a good exerc...

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I typically use swappa to sell my used electronic goods.

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Except the OP was asking for neither health nor financial advice. Stick to the topic.

OP: We are not theme park folks but have many friends who are. Based on their advice, the VIP experiences are the only way to go if money is not a factor.

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I have two OLED TVs that I watch all the time, rather than my 72” LCD, whIcy seldom gets turned on. 55” and 65” OLEDs are, IMO, already affordable for people who value picture quality, but I just can’t get myself to pull the trigger on a 77” $10-15k TV. I have a nice 70" LCD. While I'd love to...

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Stay away from extenders. Your best bet is to purchase a mesh system such as Eero, Nest, or Orbi.

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https://discountpetmedication.biz/

Almost always found to be the cheapest.

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I'm not sure about the hardware, but be aware that most phones are locked to the carrier you purchased it from. Check the carrier's unlocking policy for details. A friend says it's just a matter of changing the SIM card. ??? I feel like you're just trolling at this point. Honest I am not. Exactly w...

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Leesbro63 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 17, 2020 4:13 pm
Afty wrote: ↑Thu Dec 17, 2020 3:50 pm I'm not sure about the hardware, but be aware that most phones are locked to the carrier you purchased it from. Check the carrier's unlocking policy for details.
A friend says it's just a matter of changing the SIM card. ???

I feel like you're just trolling at this point.

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I'm not sure about the hardware, but be aware that most phones are locked to the carrier you purchased it from. Check the carrier's unlocking policy for details. So I'm back to my original question. Seriously. Call AT&T. Being "unlocked" and "compatible" are two different th...

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Better.com is claiming that it’s impossible for LenderFi to waive appraisal and that once we go underwriting, it will be required. Is it possible for one lender to be able to waive appraisal and another can’t? Anyone run into that situation before. If two lenders are using the same parameters, then...

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A friend is thinking of switching he new iPhone 12 from AT&T to Verizon. Can he do that? Is the equipment compatible? At one time, there were different phones for each. Is that still the same today? This hasn't been the case for years now. https://www.apple.com/shop/iphone/carrier-overlay/compa...

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I went through the same debate about a year ago. Ultimately decided on a multi-function color laser. I am a light user. So infrequent, that my ink would often dry up in my inkjet. Toner lasts indefinitely and the speed and quality is impressive.

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Just refinanced with Better.com. 2.5% on 20-year loan locked on 11/5. Loan Amount $352,862. Was previously at 3.0% for a 30-year 29 years left. A. $0.00 B. $1579.00 C. $0.00 D. $1579 E. $100.00 F. $2273.51 G.$1218.96 H. $0.00 I. $3592.47 J. $3206.47 Lender credits equaled $1965.00. Essentially pocke...

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Just got the new 2020 MBP M1. It. Is. Amazing. Super fast. Great design. I love the controversial touch bar. I don't have to take the charger with me to work, just charge it overnight and it's good to go all day. Go with the M1, you won't be disappointed. I am not sure I like the touch recognition....

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A friend is thinking of switching he new iPhone 12 from AT&T to Verizon. Can he do that? Is the equipment compatible? At one time, there were different phones for each. Is that still the same today? This hasn't been the case for years now. https://www.apple.com/shop/iphone/carrier-overlay/compa...

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I’m confused. Are you asking about eligibility for GI Bill or about eligibility for Tricare? The two are mutually exclusive.

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I was not aware of the withdrawal rules for a Roth 457 before 59.5 with regards to earnings.

Does holding onto a Roth 457 from a previous employer prove any more advantageous than just rolling it over to my ROTH IRA at VG? Let’s assume all other aspects are equal (ERs, fees, etc..).

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We keep most of our moderate-term (2+ year horizon) money in our taxable brokerage account. The monies are split between VTMFX and VTSAX. Most on this forum will probably advocate for a high-yield savings account.

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Best money I’ve ever spent when purchasing a house was on a septic inspection. I spent the extra for a camera inspection of the lines as well. Turned out the only thing that wasn’t in failure mode was the tank (even that was full). The seller had to replace all the lines from the house to the tank, ...

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Does not having your insurance card change the care you would receive? For example if I were in a car accident and in a coma, would the ambulance driver choose to drive me to a different hospital if he sees the ideal medical destination was out of my 'network'? I carry no insurance cards with me cu...

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Will you use it? That’s a question only you can answer.

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https://www.techlicious.com/tip/how-to-use-your-own-router-for-verizon-fios/ I haven’t rented a FiOS router in over 10 years. Chances are that you are currently using a coaxial cable from your FiOS box outside, which then runs inside and hooks up to your Verizon router. You need to call Verizon FiO...

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https://www.techlicious.com/tip/how-to- ... izon-fios/

I haven’t rented a FiOS router in over 10 years.

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Just purchased this from Costco for our floors. Many people swear by them. I was impressed with the results from the first cleaning.

https://www.costco.com/bissell-crosswav ... 79211.html

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It may be obvious, but was there an actual determination that the damage was the result of the tenant’s negligence? The language in the lease isn’t particularly clear how such a determination is made. By mutual agreement? By the landlord? By a court? Etc... The tenants left a burn barrel unattended...

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I own a SFH rental property and the tenants recently submitted their 30-day notice that they are vacating. Approximately 6 months ago, through negligence on the tenant's part, there was an unattended fire outside which spread and ended up causing damage to the soffit, flashing, and gutters. I have s...

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Duplicate post.

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Why don’t you initiate the transfer through whatever company handles your 401k?

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anyone know where I can find invoice pricing on Isuzu NPR trucks? invoice doesn't matter it helps.. Not necessarily. 15 years ago, yes. I suggest you look at James Bragg's website Fighting Chance . He explains how invoice pricing and dealer holdback is slowly becoming a myth. https://fightingchance...

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Just be glad you can actually get through to a human being. A consequence of COVID, many businesses have severely curtailed, if not done away with, human interaction in favor of email or chat.

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Refinance? I would think even a sub-prime borrower can beat that rate in today’s environment.

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Having tried every streaming service out there with the exception of Fubo, I can say that YTTV works well for us. It has an easy to navigate interface and does not impose zip code restrictions which is useful for when I travel. Given the recent price hike, I did a thorough analysis on switching back...

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1. I’ve been a Mac user for over 15 years and have never used any type of anti-virus program and have yet to suffer any negative consequences. 2. In reference to Windows PCs: Windows defender has become robust to the point that most of the recent articles I’ve read state that third-party anti-virus ...

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If I'm the buyer, I want all of your stuff, particularly high-value items, out of the house the moment the docs are signed and deed is transferred. I would not want any liability issues to arise between the completion of closing and when YOU decide to pick up your stuff. Suppose something happens on...

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Was able to score 2 round trip, non-stop tickets to Savannah from Baltimore for a grand total of $120 the first week in October. We’re planning a 4-day, 3-night stay at a VRBO with another couple.

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I have a 12" Honda and a 30" Toro. My Honda (7 years old) has given me nothing but issues. There is a known problem with the auto-choke system. I've had to replace it twice along with a carburetor. Hondas are typically rated highest in terms of cut quality and reliability. Unfortunately, I...

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Pull the trigger.

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I just wanted to apprise everyone of my situation. DW and I booked non-stop flights from Maryland to California on February 24th for travel on May 16th. The flights were booked through the Chase UR portal on United Airlines and paid for entirely with points. On March 22nd, we received notification f...

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Heavy draw appliances may be equipped with a 20 amp plug.

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Based on your requirements, the Apple Pencil is your best option. As a previous poster stated, however, this is entirely dependent upon which iPad version you own as it is not compatible with all iPad iterations.

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Never pay for RAM or storage upgrades through the original vendor. RAM and SSD storage are so cheap and easy to install. You're best bet is to by a laptop that does not have the RAM or storage soldered to the motherboard (think Apple) and do the upgrade yourself. The OEM markup on RAM and storage is...

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I received the following email from GEICO today: "As part of GEICO's ongoing efforts to assist customers during this unprecedented time, we are announcing The GEICO Giveback which provides a 15 percent credit to all auto and motorcycle customers as policies come up for renewal, between April 8,...

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Can’t speak more highly of our Netgear Orbi mesh WiFi system. It’s been flawless for about 2 years. I recently installed an Orbi Pro system for our office and it has been top notch as well. Regardless of what brand you decide to purchase, I would highly recommend going with a mesh system.

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So, I decided to move my emergency fund over to VMMXX. I had $3300 in one amount, and about $12k in another. I transferred the $3300 over to my Vanguard account not thinking about contribution limits... So I put it in and bought VMMXX with it... My question is, should I just sell that $3300 and buy...

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Jack FFR1846 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 10, 2020 2:39 pm We have Verizon Fios. There's nothing plugged into our telephone jack. No scammers ever!

Apples and oranges. You’re talking about a landline. The OP received the call on their cell phone.

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When we purchased our home 14 months ago, I went back-and-forth trying to decide whether to pay the extra $200 for a camera inspection (on top of the normal visual inspection) of our septic system. It was some of the best money I've ever spent. The inspection basically determined that the septic sys...

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I have been with Vanguard for 27 years. Just open 4 accounts with Fidelity. Plan on keeping my old money in Vanguard but all new money will go to Fidelity. What does this accomplish if you’re not moving your money currently at VG to Fidelity? You would still have to deal with VG customer service an...

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Be prepared for horrendous customer service in terms of wait times. We had an issue porting our number and didn’t hear back from anybody for over 2 days. A recent support session yielded an approximate 58 minute wait time. These issues, coupled with what I would call “degraded” service (Data speeds ...

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I have always just downloaded a fresh copy or installed a fresh copy from a CD, entered in the Product Key on the box and away I go. I don't like trying to copy all the actual files from a previous hard drive because it is darn near impossible to get all the files needed from their various location...

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It baffles me how many people blindly remain with companies out of loyalty; particularly insurance companies. I routinely shop for all of my insurance policies. USAA has not been able to touch GEICO for auto or any of the companies I have used for homeowners. They are almost always double the price....

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