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- Thu Apr 22, 2021 8:48 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Is AAA Membership Worth it?
- Replies: 152
- Views: 36452
Re: Is AAA Membership Worth it?
This thread is now in the Personal Consumer Issues forum (AAA membership).
- Thu Apr 22, 2021 7:56 pm
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: Long Term Future of Oil and Natural Gas?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1611
Re: Long Term Future of Oil and Natural Gas?
I removed an off-topic rant about environmental damage due to solar panel construction materials. This thread has run its course and is locked (climate / environmental impact policy). See: Non-actionable (Trolling) Topics If readers can't do anything with the content of a topic other than argue abo...
- Thu Apr 22, 2021 6:31 pm
- Forum: Forum Issues and Administration
- Topic: Question for Administrators [Total number of a member's posts]
- Replies: 2
- Views: 285
Re: Question for Administrators
It is the total number of posts. The post is counted regardless if it's the first post in a thread (the OP) or somewhere in the middle.
The question has been answered. Further discussion will not be productive.
This thread is locked to end the discussion. If there are any further questions, PM me.
The question has been answered. Further discussion will not be productive.
This thread is locked to end the discussion. If there are any further questions, PM me.
- Thu Apr 22, 2021 5:57 pm
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: U.S. stocks continue to soar!
- Replies: 14740
- Views: 1132899
Re: U.S. stocks continue to soar!
I removed an off-topic interchange conjecturing on a proposed increase of capital gains taxes. Speculation about future legislation is prohibited by forum policy, see: Unacceptable Topics In order to avoid the inevitable frictions that arise from these topics, political or religious posts and comme...
- Thu Apr 22, 2021 3:39 pm
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: Vanguard Portfolio Watch has a new look
- Replies: 112
- Views: 9375
Re: Vanguard Portfolio Watch has a new look
^^^ The link can be found in the forum's Board index in the "Local Chapters and Bogleheads Community" description. The calendar is located in the blog.
Here's the direct link: Calendar of Events
Here's the direct link: Calendar of Events
- Thu Apr 22, 2021 1:39 pm
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: KITCO News Bite on Deflation
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2828
Re: KITCO News Bite on Deflation
This thread has run its course and is locked (not actionable, economic policy). See: Non-actionable (Trolling) Topics If readers can't do anything with the content of a topic other than argue about it, it does not belong here. Examples include: US or world economic, political, tax, health care and ...
- Thu Apr 22, 2021 1:37 pm
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: What is your 10 - 20 year macro view and why?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 3500
Re: What is your 10 - 20 year macro view and why?
This thread has run its course and is locked (not actionable, economic policy). See: Non-actionable (Trolling) Topics If readers can't do anything with the content of a topic other than argue about it, it does not belong here. Examples include: US or world economic, political, tax, health care and ...
- Thu Apr 22, 2021 1:34 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Towing with Small Truck
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1344
Re: Towing with Small Truck
This thread is now in the Personal Consumer Issues forum (towing).
- Thu Apr 22, 2021 1:06 pm
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: [William Bernstein: The Delusions Of Crowds: Why People Go Mad in Groups]
- Replies: 45
- Views: 12951
Re: [William Bernstein: The Delusions Of Crowds: Why People Go Mad in Groups]
I merged climber2020's thread into the ongoing discussion. As noted earlier, the book focuses on religious and political issues which are outside the scope of this forum. Based on past experience, comments of a similar focus will shortly ensue and result in highly contentious discussions. We are kee...
- Thu Apr 22, 2021 12:53 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Need Cash for Divorce Payout
- Replies: 106
- Views: 7115
Re: Need Cash for Divorce Payout
I removed an off-topic post discussing a relationship issue. As a reminder, see: Acceptable Topics and Subforum Guidelines This is an investing and personal finance forum. We also maintain a subforum that allow our members to discuss consumer goods and services and recreational activities. Anything...
- Thu Apr 22, 2021 8:58 am
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: Vanguard Portfolio Watch has a new look
- Replies: 112
- Views: 9375
Re: Vanguard Portfolio Watch has a new look
Welcome! The best chance for Vanguard to fix their problems is to complain directly to Vanguard.
- Wed Apr 21, 2021 4:31 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: New hotel issues
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1350
Re: New hotel issues
This thread has run its course and is locked (rant). See: Personal Consumer Issues General comments or complaints about these topics will be locked or removed. Note that this subforum has a much lower threshold for locking or removing posts than the financial and investing subforums. In general, co...
- Wed Apr 21, 2021 3:26 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: You retired, but your plan wants to retain your balance
- Replies: 1
- Views: 689
Re: You retired, but your plan wants to retain your balance
This thread has run its course and is locked (not personal nor actionable). General comment threads are off topic in the forums with "Personal" in the title. See: A reminder that non-investing general comment threads are OT - It must be personal . In other words, you must be asking about ...
- Wed Apr 21, 2021 1:21 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Unicorns pay no federal tax!
- Replies: 57
- Views: 5910
Re: Unicorns pay no federal tax!
As a reminder, please stay focused on your own situation.
- Wed Apr 21, 2021 1:06 pm
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: Hit Millionaire Status! [Does anyone shift when they hit a milestone?]
- Replies: 75
- Views: 8357
Re: Hit Millionaire Status! [Does anyone shift when they hit a milestone?]
This thread is now in the Investing - Theory, News & General forum (general question).
The OP has hit a milestone (see: Post your Financial Milestone Announcements Here), but is asking about changing investment strategy when a milestone has been reached. I retitled the thread for clarity.
The OP has hit a milestone (see: Post your Financial Milestone Announcements Here), but is asking about changing investment strategy when a milestone has been reached. I retitled the thread for clarity.
- Wed Apr 21, 2021 1:01 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: Help with selecting 401(k) funds
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1333
Re: Help with selecting 401(k) funds
swilgu1 - In order to provide appropriate information, it's best to put all the information in one spot. I merged your update back into the first thread.
If you have any questions, ask them here.
(Thanks to the member who reported the post and supplied the link to the original thread.)
If you have any questions, ask them here.
(Thanks to the member who reported the post and supplied the link to the original thread.)
- Wed Apr 21, 2021 9:52 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Buyer's Market In City: To Wait or Not to Wait to Sell
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1520
Re: Buyer's Market In City: To Wait or Not to Wait to Sell
This thread is now in the Personal Finance (Not Investing) forum (real estate).
- Wed Apr 21, 2021 9:52 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Strange message from Ally Bank
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2416
Re: Strange message from Ally Bank
This thread is now in the Personal Finance (Not Investing) forum (bank check).
- Wed Apr 21, 2021 9:48 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Federal government not taking taxes as scheduled
- Replies: 49
- Views: 2963
Re: Federal government not taking taxes as scheduled
I merged ThreeBears's thread into a similar discussion.
- Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:21 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: How Long Would You Stay in a Boring Government Job?
- Replies: 110
- Views: 6498
Re: How Long Would You Stay in a Boring Government Job?
I went down to part-time before I retired. My full-time work schedule was flexed, meaning I worked 9 hour days and got every other Friday off. It was very nice, as it allowed me to schedule all of my appointments and run errands on my "off" Fridays. I then ramped down to take every Friday ...
- Wed Apr 21, 2021 7:41 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Estate Planning Books [“Beyond the Grave” by Jeffery Condon Esq.]
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2618
Re: Estate Planning Books [“Beyond the Grave” by Jeffery Condon Esq.]
As Lady Geek pointed out, we're not supposed to discuss proposed changes in the law. It's so we don't end up in political arguments. A clarification - It's not only the politics, but that investors in this forum are focused on retirement - your life's savings. For example, you make a change based o...
- Tue Apr 20, 2021 8:49 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Estate Planning Books [“Beyond the Grave” by Jeffery Condon Esq.]
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2618
Re: Estate Planning Books [“Beyond the Grave” by Jeffery Condon Esq.]
^^^ Speculation about future legislation is prohibited by forum policy, see: Unacceptable Topics Politics and Religion In order to avoid the inevitable frictions that arise from these topics, political or religious posts and comments are prohibited. The only exceptions to this rule are: Common relig...
- Tue Apr 20, 2021 8:47 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Permission to retire?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 6182
Re: Permission to retire?
This thread is now in the Personal Finance (Not Investing) forum (retirement planning).
- Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:35 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Personal liability for filing complaint for financial adviser?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 4297
Re: Personal liability for filing complaint for financial adviser?
This thread is now in the Personal Finance (Not Investing) forum (legal issue with a financial component - impacting finances).
- Tue Apr 20, 2021 4:09 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: What happens if I draw my Vanguard Brokerage Acct down to $0?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1086
Re: What happens if I draw my Vanguard Brokerage Acct down to $0?
I removed an off-topic post. As a reminder, see: General Etiquette We expect this forum to be a place where people can feel comfortable asking questions and where debates and discussions are conducted in civil tones. This thread is now in the Personal Investments forum (help with brokerage account).
- Tue Apr 20, 2021 3:50 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Custodial Roth IRA conversion to Roth
- Replies: 8
- Views: 350
Re: Custodial Roth IRA conversion to Roth
A440 - You had a duplicate thread. I merged the reply into here and removed your duplicate post.
This thread is now in the Personal Finance (Not Investing) forum (IRA question).
(Thanks to the member who reported the post.)
This thread is now in the Personal Finance (Not Investing) forum (IRA question).
(Thanks to the member who reported the post.)
- Tue Apr 20, 2021 2:44 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: How Long Would You Stay in a Boring Government Job?
- Replies: 110
- Views: 6498
Re: How Long Would You Stay in a Boring Government Job?
I removed a contentious interchange regarding government employee work ethics. As a reminder, see: General Etiquette
We expect this forum to be a place where people can feel comfortable asking questions and where debates and discussions are conducted in civil tones.
- Tue Apr 20, 2021 1:09 pm
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: There’s a single New Jersey deli doing $35,000 in sales valued at $100 million in the stock market
- Replies: 69
- Views: 8042
Re: There’s a single New Jersey deli doing $35,000 in sales valued at $100 million in the stock market
This thread has run its course and is locked (topic exhausted). See: Locked Topics Moderators or site admins may lock a topic (set it so no more replies may be added) when a violation of posting policy has occurred. Occasionally, even if there are no overt violations of posting policy, a topic (or ...
- Tue Apr 20, 2021 12:58 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: If I pay my income tax using my credit card with a high rewards percentage, do I need to pay taxes on the rewards?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3345
Re: If I pay my income tax using my credit card with a high rewards percentage, do I need to pay taxes on the rewards?
I merged Wrench's thread into a similar discussion.
- Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:45 am
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: When to retire - 2 children
- Replies: 56
- Views: 8306
Re: When to retire - 2 children
teramesher - In order to provide appropriate advice, it's best to see all the info in one spot. I merged your update back into the original thread.
(Thanks to the member who reported the post and provided a link to the original thread.)
(Thanks to the member who reported the post and provided a link to the original thread.)
- Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:32 am
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: Do simple index fund-only portfolios (e.g., 3-fund, 5-fund, etc.) work for the ultra wealthy (say, $20+ million)?
- Replies: 96
- Views: 10043
Re: Do simple index fund-only portfolios (e.g., 3-fund, 5-fund, etc.) work for the ultra wealthy (say, $20+ million)?
How are the ultra wealthy planning for a wealth tax? How would you raise cash to pay wealth taxes on an illiquid investment? How would the value be determined? I'm guessing these questions might be off limits. I think there are some serious implications though. You only pay taxes when you actually ...
- Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:17 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: [Spouse recently passed away. Please help me handle his financial matters]
- Replies: 124
- Views: 9269
Re: [Spouse recently passed away. Please help me handle his financial matters]
^^^ A quick administrative note - Roth is not an acronym. It's the name of a US Senator. From the wiki: Roth IRA
Named after US Senator William Roth, Roth IRAs were established by the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997.
- Mon Apr 19, 2021 6:53 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: $1,000,000 In An Ally Savings Account?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 6668
Re: $1,000,000 In An Ally Savings Account?
I removed an off-topic post. As a reminder, see: General Etiquette
At all times we must conduct ourselves in a respectful manner to other posters. Attacks on individuals, insults, name calling, trolling, baiting or other attempts to sow dissension are not acceptable.
- Mon Apr 19, 2021 5:56 pm
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: Do simple index fund-only portfolios (e.g., 3-fund, 5-fund, etc.) work for the ultra wealthy (say, $20+ million)?
- Replies: 96
- Views: 10043
Re: Do simple index fund-only portfolios (e.g., 3-fund, 5-fund, etc.) work for the ultra wealthy (say, $20+ million)?
I removed an off-topic post linking to an article which discusses political opinions of the wealth tax. As a reminder, see: Politics and Religion In order to avoid the inevitable frictions that arise from these topics, political or religious posts and comments are prohibited. The only exceptions to...
- Mon Apr 19, 2021 4:08 pm
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: How to use Vanguard Portfolio Watch, M* X-ray, Fidelity GPS for rebalancing
- Replies: 113
- Views: 92911
Re: How to use Vanguard Portfolio Watch, M* X-ray, Fidelity GPS for rebalancing
^^^ Caution on the dates - livesoft's post was from April 22, 2020 (1 year ago).
Here's a relevant thread: Vanguard Portfolio Watch has a new look
Here's a relevant thread: Vanguard Portfolio Watch has a new look
- Mon Apr 19, 2021 3:40 pm
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: Portfolio Tracking Apps?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 458
Re: Portfolio Tracking Apps?
This thread is now in the Investing - Theory, News & General forum (general question).
- Mon Apr 19, 2021 1:34 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Please help with windows [Microsoft Windows]
- Replies: 9
- Views: 640
Re: Please help with windows [Microsoft Windows]
This thread is now in the Personal Consumer Issues forum (computer help). I also retitled the thread for clarity.
- Mon Apr 19, 2021 8:57 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: How to opt out of people search sites?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2069
Re: How to opt out of people search sites?
This thread is now in the Personal Consumer Issues forum (computer search).
- Mon Apr 19, 2021 6:42 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Facemask Recommendations?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 2911
Re: Facemask Recommendations?
Upon further review, this discussion is about facemask recommendations - a consumer item.
This thread is now unlocked to continue the discussion.
(Thanks to the member who provided the oversight by reporting the post.)
This thread is now unlocked to continue the discussion.
(Thanks to the member who provided the oversight by reporting the post.)
- Mon Apr 19, 2021 6:33 am
- Forum: US Chapters
- Topic: Post your Financial Milestone Announcements Here
- Replies: 2314
- Views: 274790
Re: Post your Financial Milestone Announcements Here
I merged fortfun's thread into the ongoing discussion. The combined thread is in the US Chapters (community) forum.
Congrats!
Congrats!

- Mon Apr 19, 2021 6:28 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: [Spouse recently passed away. Please help me handle his financial matters]
- Replies: 124
- Views: 9269
Re: [Spouse recently passed away. Please help me handle his financial matters]
The wiki has some general guidelines for deciding if you should do the conversion. See: Roth IRA conversion Put traditional-to-Roth IRA conversions as a low priority. Not only do you need to have a complete picture of your current finances, but you should also have a good idea of what your financial...
- Sun Apr 18, 2021 7:51 pm
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: Beginning to evaluate the holdings of Vanguard Target Retirement Funds
- Replies: 138
- Views: 8484
Re: Beginning to evaluate the holdings of Vanguard Target Retirement Funds
This is a "No politics" forum. I removed an off-topic post. As a reminder, see: Politics and Religion In order to avoid the inevitable frictions that arise from these topics, political or religious posts and comments are prohibited. The only exceptions to this rule are: Common religious e...
- Sun Apr 18, 2021 10:56 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Experience with Citibank Bonus Offer
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2195
Re: Experience with Citibank Bonus Offer
This thread is now in the Personal Finance (Not Investing) forum (bank).
- Sun Apr 18, 2021 10:37 am
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: U.S. stocks continue to soar!
- Replies: 14740
- Views: 1132899
Re: U.S. stocks continue to soar!
Let's stay on-topic.
- Sun Apr 18, 2021 10:34 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Travel to Vietnam, Thailand, or India
- Replies: 72
- Views: 5855
Re: Travel to Vietnam, Thailand, or India
An off-topic post related to the coronavirus has been removed. See: Please read before posting on coronavirus/COVID-19
Please stay on-topic, which is travel.
Please stay on-topic, which is travel.
- Sun Apr 18, 2021 9:34 am
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: [Fidelity Health Savings Account Mega-Thread]
- Replies: 1120
- Views: 141469
Re: [Fidelity Health Savings Account Mega-Thread]
Last month, I withdrew all of my Fidelity HSA funds to cover unreimbursed medical expenses. Or so I thought. At the end of the month, I got 0.05 interest for the balance in the account prior to the withdrawal. It turns out I did a partial withdrawal, but I didn't see any options for a full withdrawa...
- Sun Apr 18, 2021 9:21 am
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: What would Bogle think of Dogecoin?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1884
Re: What would Bogle think of Dogecoin?
This thread has run its course and is locked (topic exhausted). See: Locked Topics Moderators or site admins may lock a topic (set it so no more replies may be added) when a violation of posting policy has occurred. Occasionally, even if there are no overt violations of posting policy, a topic (or ...
- Sun Apr 18, 2021 9:18 am
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: Maybe a stupid question but why invest in bonds instead of paying down mortgage?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 3459
Re: Maybe a stupid question but why invest in bonds instead of paying down mortgage?
I removed an off-topic post. As a reminder, see: General Etiquette
At all times we must conduct ourselves in a respectful manner to other posters.
- Sun Apr 18, 2021 8:18 am
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: Cryptocurrency in Free Fall
- Replies: 252
- Views: 19699
Re: Cryptocurrency in Free Fall
Here's the soaring thread: Cryptocurrency - Bitcoin Continues to Soar!
- Sun Apr 18, 2021 8:17 am
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: Cryptocurrency - Bitcoin Continues to Soar!
- Replies: 299
- Views: 25574
Re: Cryptocurrency - Bitcoin Continues to Soar!
FYI - Crypto drops should be discussed in Cryptocurrency in Free Fall.