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- Tue Apr 20, 2021 11:25 am
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: When to take Social Security when a pension is linked to it
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2485
Re: When to take Social Security when a pension is linked to it
That might be the first time I had a hoghead talk to me in 35yrs. :D Like most jobs now the training is slack,the company has to much power and the crews don't stick together. We saw the good times. I hired out for BN in 79' as a Car knocker, went switching in 80'( world class pin puller), Brakee th...
- Tue Apr 20, 2021 1:36 am
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: When to take Social Security when a pension is linked to it
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2485
Re: When to take Social Security when a pension is linked to it
Hey RR When did you hire out? What is your craft? Tier1 (Social Security equivalent) and Tier2 (Railroad pension) can't be separated. Down load your Railroad Retirement Handbook and study it in the siding. Your RRB field office employees know what they are talking about u need to know what to ask. W...
- Sat Jan 16, 2021 2:02 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: High School Graduation Gifts
- Replies: 41
- Views: 6057
Re: High School Graduation Gifts
$50 cash for friends
$50 cash for family and "The Little Book of Common Sense Investing"
Maybe they will read it before they are out of college or 22yo or so.
rockon' at home
$50 cash for family and "The Little Book of Common Sense Investing"
Maybe they will read it before they are out of college or 22yo or so.
rockon' at home
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 11:56 pm
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: Aggresiveness of portfolio if you have a pension?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2654
Re: Aggresiveness of portfolio if you have a pension?
Retired w/cola pension
Zero Debt
DW works state job for medical insurance
50/50... not to hot... not to cold
Sleeping pretty good
"If music is the food of Love? Then rockon"
Zero Debt
DW works state job for medical insurance
50/50... not to hot... not to cold
Sleeping pretty good
"If music is the food of Love? Then rockon"
- Sun May 31, 2020 11:31 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: What have you baked recently?
- Replies: 336
- Views: 39715
Re: What have you baked recently?
My DW was recently diagnosed with celiac disease (gluten intolerance). So I ordered some King Arthur brownie mix on the inter-web. Not being much of a baker I forged on adding a cracked egg,oil and water. Since this is a PG-Rated site let's just say the next optional ingredient helped my back pain. ...
- Mon May 25, 2020 12:10 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: The Black Swan is Here
- Replies: 164
- Views: 19695
Re: The Black Swan is Here
In the short term no one knows
In the long term the same
Stick with your long term plan and wash mask often..
rockon' "Music is the therapy"
In the long term the same
Stick with your long term plan and wash mask often..

- Sun May 03, 2020 5:06 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Best [BBQ grill] for the money?
- Replies: 94
- Views: 7143
Re: Best BBQ for the money?
I bought a 3 burner Broil King at Lowes 5 years ago and has been great.
Solid and well made.
Solid and well made.
- Fri Apr 03, 2020 10:05 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: What are you doing for haircuts due to coronavirus shutdown?
- Replies: 258
- Views: 22818
Re: What are you doing for haircuts due to coronavirus shutdown?
"Let your Freak Flag Fly"
David Crosby
David Crosby
- Fri Mar 27, 2020 8:00 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: How are you going to use your stimulus money?
- Replies: 222
- Views: 13428
Re: How are you going to use your stimulus money?
1/3= Food Bank
1/3= Roth Conversion Tax
1/3= Cash @ home
Subject to Change....
rockon' and stay safe.
1/3= Roth Conversion Tax
1/3= Cash @ home
Subject to Change....

- Wed Mar 25, 2020 1:56 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: Rick Ferri says to put aside something for "Bingo Money"
- Replies: 76
- Views: 9522
Re: Rick Ferri says to put aside something for "Bingo Money"
For some that is now eats or treats around the house money. When we are huckered down got to have heathy snacks. Pay for Costco 2day delivery service that takes 10 days. I know what Mr Rick is saying there will be bargins to be had. Sticking to my plan till the cows come home. Be safe and keep the h...
- Thu Mar 12, 2020 1:09 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: Who is staying course and how are you dealing with net worth going down?
- Replies: 359
- Views: 27213
Re: Who is staying course and how are you dealing with net worth going down?
Been through this several times before. The main thing to remember is that the only two days that matter are the day you buy and the day you sell. Everything in between is merely noise. The way to financial freedom is to buy low and sell high; not the opposite. There is no sub for experience.And gr...
- Mon Mar 09, 2020 10:10 am
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: Should I stay on course?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1095
Re: Should I stay on course?
Just relax,take a deep breath.
The Whiz kids here need more info to help.
I contributed to my 2019/2020 Roth today if that helps.
" It's only money,and money don't satisfy " - Robin Trower
The Whiz kids here need more info to help.
I contributed to my 2019/2020 Roth today if that helps.
" It's only money,and money don't satisfy " - Robin Trower
- Sun Mar 08, 2020 12:59 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: What should I do about neighbor riding his ATV on my property?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2208
Re: What should I do about neighbor riding his ATV on my property?
Polite but firm conversation about a fence going up with the trespasser Then call the Sheriff and explain situation/file complaint Put up highly marked fence/barrier If any other trespassing call in the Sheriff to talk to him. He asked you said No. You got love the old boy still riding though. 8-) r...
- Mon Feb 24, 2020 4:12 pm
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: U.S. stocks in free fall
- Replies: 22948
- Views: 3010532
Re: U.S. stocks in free fall
I'm going on a walk,shoot a few hoops and make dinner.
- Fri Feb 07, 2020 2:25 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: What is the best concert you ever witnessed?
- Replies: 434
- Views: 32299
Re: What is the best concert you ever witnessed?
Humble Pie w/ Montrose 1973 Paramount Northwest
Lynyrd Skynyrd 76'
Kinks
Ten Years After
Deep Purple
CCR
Robin Trower
Marshall Tucker Band
All close second
rockon'
Lynyrd Skynyrd 76'
Kinks
Ten Years After
Deep Purple
CCR
Robin Trower
Marshall Tucker Band
All close second

- Sat Jan 25, 2020 11:22 pm
- Forum: US Chapters
- Topic: Happy Birthday Taylor! 96 years young!
- Replies: 139
- Views: 5063
Re: Happy Birthday Taylor! 96 years young!
Mr Taylor,
Hope you had a great day and hope tomorrow is even better.
Happy Birthday to you!
Hope you had a great day and hope tomorrow is even better.
Happy Birthday to you!
- Thu Jan 23, 2020 1:41 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Need help to repair a 1975 Maytag dryer Need some folks that are dryer pro's here
- Replies: 11
- Views: 957
Re: Need help to repair a 1975 Maytag dryer Need some folks that are dryer pro's here
Yeah I'm still running a 79' Whirlpool dryer.
RepairClinic has exploded views of the fan parts.Punch exact model # in.
You can still get most felt kits there.
I never leave my machine running when not home because of the age. We all know the new junk doesn't hold up.
tumbleon
RepairClinic has exploded views of the fan parts.Punch exact model # in.
You can still get most felt kits there.
I never leave my machine running when not home because of the age. We all know the new junk doesn't hold up.

- Fri Jan 17, 2020 12:54 pm
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: Tributes to Jack Bogle
- Replies: 218
- Views: 32051
Re: Tributes to Jack Bogle
When I had to quit work at 53yo because of injury,I was very happy I followed Jack Bogles principals of investing. Instead of going to the bar with rest of the crew on our layover (mostly) I read his books and my employer just happened to offer a Vanguard 401k. Many thanks to the wise and kind gentl...
- Thu Jan 09, 2020 11:42 am
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: What do you guys think about a career in insurance sales?
- Replies: 80
- Views: 5931
Re: What do you guys think about a career in insurance sales?
I went to trade school for a 2 year degree and worked part time in the field I was learning after school.
Union apprenticeship is another good way to go.
Learn a trade,work for a small company and then start your own gig in the future.
rockon'
Union apprenticeship is another good way to go.
Learn a trade,work for a small company and then start your own gig in the future.

- Tue Dec 10, 2019 6:14 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Auto oil change
- Replies: 54
- Views: 4243
Re: Auto oil change
At least change oil and filter once a year.
7k for Synthetic oil
5k for Conventional oil
I keep my Fords 15-20years so like to keep em' clean.
Automatic trans and filter every 60k,no tranny flushes.Lifetime fluid is marketing BS.
Have had no defects,repeat no defects. Rockon' out.
7k for Synthetic oil
5k for Conventional oil
I keep my Fords 15-20years so like to keep em' clean.
Automatic trans and filter every 60k,no tranny flushes.Lifetime fluid is marketing BS.
Have had no defects,repeat no defects. Rockon' out.
- Thu Nov 28, 2019 9:29 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: What Movie Have You Recently Watched?
- Replies: 6583
- Views: 1452754
Re: What Movie Have You Recently Watched?
As a car nut and history buff this could be the perfect popcorn(large) movie. Ford v Ferrari....
Mostly accurate and very entertaining acting. That's some fast Fords people!
rockon'
Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Mostly accurate and very entertaining acting. That's some fast Fords people!

Happy Thanksgiving to all.
- Mon Jul 01, 2019 12:29 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: anyone in the market for a lawn tractor?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2344
Re: anyone in the market for a lawn tractor?
I asked local John Deere dealer what his favorite used machine was.
LT180 John Deere Kawasaki engine with Hydrostatic drive.If you could find one with low hrs I would buy it.
I have a 1993 STX38 John Deere Yellow deck Kohler engine with transaxle still going strong.
mowon'
LT180 John Deere Kawasaki engine with Hydrostatic drive.If you could find one with low hrs I would buy it.
I have a 1993 STX38 John Deere Yellow deck Kohler engine with transaxle still going strong.

- Fri Mar 29, 2019 12:16 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: I drive 8000 miles a year, what car do you recommend?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3799
Re: I drive 8000 miles a year, what car do you recommend?
Yeah those Fiords are terrible: 73year old tractor= no defects 50year old Mustang=no defects 5year old F150=no defects Just terrible! Get a 2017 Mustang Gt and never look back.... Just remember if you are considering something from the Ford Motor Company = FORD proudly stands for F ound O n R oad D ...
- Thu Mar 21, 2019 10:47 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Being a Boglehead and car enthusiast stinks
- Replies: 72
- Views: 5211
Re: Being a Boglehead and car enthusiast stinks
SCCA- Sports Car Club of America:
Over 5.0 Liter Class:
1966 Champ- Mustang
1967 Champ- Mustang
1968 Champ- Camaro
1969 Champ- Camaro
1970 Champ- Mustang
Step down next witness.
Over 5.0 Liter Class:
1966 Champ- Mustang
1967 Champ- Mustang
1968 Champ- Camaro
1969 Champ- Camaro
1970 Champ- Mustang
Step down next witness.
- Sun Jan 20, 2019 12:31 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Ford F-series pickup with 4x4 and 4 doors?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2444
Re: Ford F-series pickup with 4x4 and 4 doors?
Bought 2014 5.0 Supercrew shortbed w/17k two years ago.30k now. 5.0 V-8 is best engine choice, 2.7 and 3.5 close second 6.5ft bed will ride better than shortbed. 4 door(crewbus) is a must for extra room. Spray in liner is great. Going to upgrade shocks and tires soon. Pow...great Truck!! No Fiat or ...
- Thu Jan 17, 2019 12:45 am
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: The Worth Of A Man: A Tribute To John C. Bogle
- Replies: 45
- Views: 7129
Re: The Worth Of A Man: A Tribute To John C. Bogle
Right on the money,Mr Rick.
Time to push the "Bogle Rule".
Time to push the "Bogle Rule".
- Thu Jan 17, 2019 12:31 am
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: John Bogle has died at age 89
- Replies: 856
- Views: 63263
Re: John Bogle has died at age 89
Jack Bogle was a True American Hero.
One of my Heroes.
Rest in Peace kind sir,and Thank You.
One of my Heroes.
Rest in Peace kind sir,and Thank You.
- Wed Jan 16, 2019 12:28 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: WSJ: This Alabama Quarterback Wants to Be Your Insurance Salesman
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1849
- Fri Jan 11, 2019 8:50 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Recommendations for a 9mm handgun
- Replies: 171
- Views: 15352
Re: Recommendations for a 9mm handgun
Older Ruger Stainless
- Tue Jan 01, 2019 11:58 pm
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: REGISTRATION FOR 2019 BOGLEHEAD CONTEST [Entry deadline has passed]
- Replies: 701
- Views: 22965
- Mon Dec 31, 2018 10:25 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: [What TV Show Have You Recently Watched?]
- Replies: 2777
- Views: 275795
Re: [What TV Show Have You Recently Watched?]
"Into Alaska"
Monday nights
Animal Planet
Monday nights
Animal Planet
- Mon Dec 31, 2018 10:21 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Corvette vs Cayman/Boxster......anyone owned both?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 5473
Re: Corvette vs Cayman/Boxster......anyone owned both?
I want to be the 60yr old in the GT, 5.Ohhh!!!
Happy 2019 to all
Happy 2019 to all

- Thu Dec 27, 2018 12:09 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Nice jeans for work with lowest average cost of ownership
- Replies: 107
- Views: 8562
Re: Nice jeans for work with lowest average cost of ownership
Mr. JC Pennys, Arizona Jeans orginal straight leg.
Comfortable
Affordable
holdup
Comfortable
Affordable
holdup
- Thu Dec 20, 2018 10:12 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Best Albums of 2018
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3266
Re: Best Albums of 2018
Jason Isbell "Live From The Ryman"
Tom Petty "An American Treasure"
Tom Petty "An American Treasure"
- Fri Dec 07, 2018 12:33 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: What are your property taxes?
- Replies: 375
- Views: 25315
Re: What are your property taxes?
$6000 on a 560k 2400sq ft shack with 5acres.
No state tax in Wa
8.9% sales tax
Sking up top,hiking out back.
Merry Christmas to All!
rockon'
No state tax in Wa
8.9% sales tax
Sking up top,hiking out back.
Merry Christmas to All!

- Tue Oct 23, 2018 10:55 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Warm weather getaway in December
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2052
Re: Warm weather getaway in December
Maui hands down..we go every other year..unless we can go every year.
rockon' shaka

- Sun Oct 21, 2018 3:33 pm
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: Set it and forget it
- Replies: 78
- Views: 15879
Re: Set it and forget it
I am retired at 62 but not drawing on investments. tIRA= Target Income + small amount in short term bond Roth IRA= Vanguard Balanced Fund + small amount in short term bond Taxable= Not much Was a Three Funder for many years and might go back to it at 70.5yo Have been so happy to play it simple and s...
- Sun Oct 21, 2018 12:30 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Cross-country trip via Amtrak
- Replies: 58
- Views: 7503
Re: Cross-country trip via Amtrak
Train travel is a very relaxing and a treat for the eye. But until Amtrak and the Freight roads turn on PTC ( Positive Train Control) nationwide I refuse to step onboard. Just amazing that it was mandated in 2015 and still we go bump in the night.Our priorities as a nation make you wonder. :confused
- Thu Oct 18, 2018 9:12 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: What the heck to do with $2M windfall
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5612
Re: What the heck to do with $2M windfall
Here today..gone to Maui.
Put the rest in Vanguard Balanced Fund.(VBIAX)

Put the rest in Vanguard Balanced Fund.(VBIAX)
- Mon Oct 15, 2018 10:20 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: When to stop putting money into an older vehicle
- Replies: 90
- Views: 8221
Re: When to stop putting money into an older vehicle
I buy 2 to 3 year old truck/car with low miles and keep it 10- 20 years.
Of course my family has named each ride and do own maintenance,fluids,brakes etc.
More of a relationship with the old Ford's.
Any good machine from this century is safe enough for my bunch.Wear it out!
Of course my family has named each ride and do own maintenance,fluids,brakes etc.
More of a relationship with the old Ford's.
Any good machine from this century is safe enough for my bunch.Wear it out!
- Sat Oct 13, 2018 1:03 am
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: U.S. stocks in free fall
- Replies: 22948
- Views: 3010532
Re: Stocks tumbling?
What goes up must come down Spinnin' wheel got to go round Talkin bout your troubles, it's a cryin sin Ride a painted pony,let the spinnin' wheel spin Name that band...? I set it and forget it...and listen to some tunes. rockon 8-) Dad, is that you? Yes son,send $$ from your ST Bond fund ASAP
- Sat Oct 13, 2018 12:55 am
- Forum: US Chapters
- Topic: Seattle Area Chapter Meetings - Master Thread
- Replies: 185
- Views: 53465
Re: Seattle Area Chapter Meetings - Master Thread
helldeskmonkey wrote: ↑Fri Oct 12, 2018 7:13 pm Orthogonal to the thread purpose, does anybody have a good line on a fee only CFP?
Garrettplanningnetwork.com
I hope to make it to the brew pub in Nov. I'm thirsty.
- Wed Oct 10, 2018 11:10 am
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: U.S. stocks in free fall
- Replies: 22948
- Views: 3010532
Re: Stocks tumbling?
What goes up must come down Spinnin' wheel got to go round Talkin bout your troubles, it's a cryin sin Ride a painted pony,let the spinnin' wheel spin Name that band...? I set it and forget it...and listen to some tunes. rockon 8-) Blood Sweat and Tears :beer Name this one: You say that money isn’t...
- Wed Oct 10, 2018 10:33 am
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: U.S. stocks in free fall
- Replies: 22948
- Views: 3010532
Re: Stocks tumbling?
What goes up must come down
Spinnin' wheel got to go round
Talkin bout your troubles, it's a cryin sin
Ride a painted pony,let the spinnin' wheel spin
Name that band...?
I set it and forget it...and listen to some tunes. rockon
Spinnin' wheel got to go round
Talkin bout your troubles, it's a cryin sin
Ride a painted pony,let the spinnin' wheel spin
Name that band...?
I set it and forget it...and listen to some tunes. rockon

- Fri Sep 28, 2018 12:09 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Car accident, diminished value claim?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3548
Re: Car accident, diminished value claim?
hmw,
Type "diminished value" in google forum search box upper left page.
Read "New Car hit accident-loss of DV" rockon
Type "diminished value" in google forum search box upper left page.
Read "New Car hit accident-loss of DV" rockon

- Thu Sep 27, 2018 11:54 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: 2018 Ford Edge
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2751
Re: 2018 Ford Edge
Yes,Police Interceptor utility is based on Ford Explorer.
DW has 2016 Edge 2.0 AWD and loves the SUV.Same generation as 2018.
Drive the Jeep and the Ford.More than likely you will be in the Ford family.
DW has 2016 Edge 2.0 AWD and loves the SUV.Same generation as 2018.
Drive the Jeep and the Ford.More than likely you will be in the Ford family.
- Wed Aug 22, 2018 2:05 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: What Movie Have You Recently Watched?
- Replies: 6583
- Views: 1452754
Re: What Movie Have You Recently Watched?
"All The Presidents Men"
"The Blues Brothers" to honor and listen to Aretha.RIP Queen
Plenty of indoor time avoiding wildfire smoke.
"The Blues Brothers" to honor and listen to Aretha.RIP Queen
Plenty of indoor time avoiding wildfire smoke.
- Tue Jul 31, 2018 11:28 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: New car hit accident - loss of dimished value
- Replies: 50
- Views: 12333
Re: New car hit accident - loss of dimished value
Investing the money was Boglehead approved...I'm guessing. 

- Wed Jul 11, 2018 1:45 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: New car hit accident - loss of dimished value
- Replies: 50
- Views: 12333
Re: New car hit accident - loss of dimished value
Core4,
If you feel strongly enough there is small claims court.
I would counteroffer 3400 and take around 3 large.
Drive the ride for 10yrs and it won't be a factor,that is our plan.
Good Luck!
If you feel strongly enough there is small claims court.
I would counteroffer 3400 and take around 3 large.
Drive the ride for 10yrs and it won't be a factor,that is our plan.
Good Luck!

- Sun Jun 17, 2018 11:28 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Special Needs Trust
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3400
Re: Special Needs Trust
Our Lawyer charges 2k for guardianship and 2,400 for SNT. Seattle area.
We went ahead with guardianship as son is 18 this year.But still going to meet and ask about estate. rockon'
We went ahead with guardianship as son is 18 this year.But still going to meet and ask about estate. rockon'
