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Marseille07 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 11:50 pm /es -0.7%. Brace for impact!

If there is impact, the free fall is over.

Good news or bad news?

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We demand an explanation when the stock market does not soar!

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We initially tried to shop locally. We tried very hard, but the employees at the store were almost uniformly too hard to deal with. I honestly don't understand how they stay in business.

Now we are Chewy customers. So far, so good.

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In the southeast US. Never considered it. Never had any indication that one went bad due to the elements.

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i just put 25% of my 401k in. What does that mean? i was holding off till the 20th to go all in. but instead of going all in, i'm just doing 25% in s&p500. the rest stays in cash. Well you already missed out on a 4% gain in a few weeks. What's your long-term plan? Probably good you didn't go 10...

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lthenderson wrote: ↑Tue Jan 19, 2021 6:24 pm
Small Law Survivor wrote: ↑Tue Jan 19, 2021 6:17 pm And, I'm wondering whether a three year old Roku Express is too old to access HBOMax - any thoughts on that?

My Roku is probably seven or eight years old and I can access HBOMax and most of the other channels people talk about on here.

Same here.

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Found this old topic. It discussed gifting to other people's kid. I have a high school senior son. I'm looking for ideas on how to celebrate his graduation including gifts. He has latest Iphone and stuff. Nowadays, they consider anything school related as school supply. For example, if I buy an App...

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Another thing I don't think has been mentioned is that she needs to start paying all recurring bills. If that means from your account until you can establish a joint account, then do that. Guide and supervise her as necessary for as long as it takes for both of you to become comfortable that she can...

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dogagility wrote: ↑Thu Jan 14, 2021 11:07 pm
Stinky wrote: ↑Thu Jan 14, 2021 8:19 pm This “soaring” thread has passed 12,000 posts.
Who's going to be the lucky 1,000,000th viewer of the thread!

This thread will never go back down to 900,000 again. Take that to the bank!

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Gut-wrenching!

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I received my first payment via direct deposit, and my second payment via paper check Same for me which I thought was odd. I actually haven’t received the check yet though. Get my payment site says it was sent on 1/6. Do you recall about how long it took for yours to arrive? Same for us as well. &q...

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I just spent the last hour de-risking my portfolio. 65% stocks, 35% gold & bonds. Who is to say the next market meltdown won't be 60%+ instead of 50% as in the GFC, and it may not bounce back so quickly. Investors who are 100% stocks will be looking very foolish this year. A super bear holding ...

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As a wearer of 4E or 6E (also with high instep), I'll add a vote for New Balance. However, in my experience their sizing seems to wander all over the place with various styles, so a willingness to return them is necessary. I have not bought a pair of shoes in a B&M store in nearly 30 years. I ju...

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I would not pay a premium for something that I was already calculating the re-sale value for.

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I did costco once, but their tech wasnt good. They are out of network for durable medical equipment so insurance only paid $500. The delta was about $2000. Next set came from dr. Since they are a "public hospital" they got them at reduced rates. My hospital is in my network for durable me...

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Odd that we received our first stimulus electronically via the associated bank information contained on our 2018 federal tax form. Subsequent to receiving our first payment, we filed our 2019 federal taxes and the IRS successfully withdrew our taxes owed electronically but from a different bank acc...

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Odd that we received our first stimulus electronically via the associated bank information contained on our 2018 federal tax form. Subsequent to receiving our first payment, we filed our 2019 federal taxes and the IRS successfully withdrew our taxes owed electronically but from a different bank acc...

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MD/DOs have more training than a nurse practitioner. A NP can never match the knowledge you get from medical school and residency. I would much rather be seen by a MD/DO than a NP. Whether I like it or not, the trend is for mid-level providers to take over more of the primary care role. +1 Although...

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whats causing the S&P drop? read comments on Coke and Boeing but....? CNBC had a headline that "McDonald’s will launch 3 chicken sandwiches next month as it doubles down on chicken" so maybe that's it. I mean, now that is really news. Clearly the market is anti-chicken. Or thinks McDo...

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I knew it! Somebody pumped up this market at year's end simply to increase my RMD, and then let the air out of it to let it find the level where it should have been all along. If I ever find out who is responsible I'm going to beat them with my tinfoil hat.

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On the way down Kennesaw looks like a winner. On the way back, I'm thinking around the Chattanooga area I75/I24. This is about the same distance/time length as Indy to Kennesaw (always depending on traffic of course). Chattanooga area suggestions? If you are continuing on I-75 N through Chattanooga...

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13 to 15. Once they get semi serious girlfriends/boyfriends or a car which enables much more time to hang out with their friends, a long trip will just be taking them away from their busier social life. +1 I was going to say 14-15 is prime time. Although DS had a great trip with us at age 15 when h...

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Not in that category, but I'm certain my response would be "Not yet."

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Bogle7 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 01, 2021 8:44 pm One simple question.
What is the name of the Lone Ranger’s nephew’s horse?

Victor.

Do I win money or only worthless IQ points?

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I'm loving the Virtuoso+ and also finding the timer to be a real plus (heh heh). I find the timer quite handy because I can start the grind and walk away. But, I don't use the timer to establish the dose. I put in what's right (by weight) and the timer just means I don't have to come back to turn i...

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My Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill has performed well over the years but it showing it's age and is a candidate for replacement. Based on reviews here and elsewhere, an upgrade that I'm considering is the Baratza Encore or Baratza Virtuoso+. Both get excellent reviews and recommen...

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I've had $0.04 in mine for nearly a year now. I'm waiting for the right opportunity and the right moment to put it to work.

j/k. It's in my settlement account and quite annoying.

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Another thought - I am surprised that people aren't bigger fans of wrap around sunglasses (so many recommended have a Way Farer type design). My understanding is that many of the rays that are potentially troublesome for eyes and skin, enter not just head on, but through the sides of the frames. I'...

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Wow! That's some serious bidness! Thanks for the update.

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I might have to buy me a truck. Maybe a used Toyota with a lightly used reverse gear and an over-sized bed!

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I've had a Schwinn 250 since 2012. I've been happy with it even though my usage has dwindled over the years though no fault of the machine. It has been the only type of exercise equipment I've found that does not hurt my back to use. It has held up well. The screen is not the most intuitive to use, ...

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If you plan on staying in the house please make it to suit yourselves, so a shower large enough for a tall husband and leg shaving is a priority. $15-20K doesn't seem unreasonable but for $20K don't sacrifice any of your wants. Is the tub a priority? Stand alone soaking tubs are beautiful but they ...

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So I continue to play with Keepass pw manager, the only pw manager I can install on my work computer... and think I have google drive working OK so multiple devices can use the same database file... but among the complications I have... are 3 sets of passwords /1/ business and professional pw, some...

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Not learned, but reinforced:

That sitting on your butt is not only comfortable but usually the correct strategy.

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We went with Option #2 hoping that the 10 y/o Toyota would last him the rest of HS and through his 2nd year in college. It lasted him all the way through graduation, but it sustained much wear and tear on both the exterior and interior. Though that wear and tear was hard for me to watch, it was far ...

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Reality did not meet your expectations. When choosing where to live, weight reality more heavily than expectations.

I like keeping up with people in my hometown and visiting every 5-10 years for reunions, but I would never entertain the thought of moving back there.

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GeoMetry wrote: ↑Fri Dec 25, 2020 6:28 pm I spent $150 on a tool because I thought I would do the work myself then I paid someone else who already owns the tools $200 to do the work for me.

Some of my best tool purchases have been for things that convinced me that I was unable or unwilling to do the work.

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Maui Jim at Costco for $100 is probably the best deal out there. https://www.costco.com/sunglasses.html?refine=ads_fbrand_ntk_cs%253A%2522Maui%2BJim%2522%7C That is what I did earlier this year for my first pair of "good" non-prescription sunglasses of my life following cataract surgery s...

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I have no idea of the best gift I ever gave. However, the best Christmas gift I ever received was a .410 double-barreled J C Higgins (Sears Roebuck) shotgun when I was 10 y/o. Nothing since has compared to my joy when I saw that > 60 years ago. It probably has not been fired in 55 years, but I still...

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Not me. I love them. They give me a chance to offer a thumbs up or thumbs down if I want to. If I see one I don't want to complete, I hit "Delete." If I decide that it is too burdensome while filling one out, I delete that one and forget about it. Getting surveys via email is so much bette...

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Doom&Gloom wrote: ↑Sun Dec 20, 2020 3:58 pm What ever happened to "Buy on the rumor; sell on the news"?

Just asking

So it wasn't different this time?

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What ever happened to "Buy on the rumor; sell on the news"?

Just asking

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I feel your pain. I have given up hope of trying to change DW's password practices very much, but this is what I do: It was a struggle, but I eventually convinced her to use different passwords on every site. However, many are similar to others. I store all of her passwords in my password manager as...

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I would suggest getting a 2020 model over a 2019 model. The one you listed is 2019. With any technology purchase the latest is better. Denon, Marantz and Onkyo are all good. Personally I would not buy a “refurb”. That means it broke and was repaired at least once. Dismantling a home theater setup t...

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I would think that some reading (and posting questions) on the AVS Forums would yield some great information. I'm a huge Denon fan and have three of their AVRs but the newest is several years old. If you are going to be doing home theater as well as music, I suspect that you will be disappointed wit...

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Artful Dodger wrote: ↑Mon Dec 14, 2020 7:14 pm
Vtsax100 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 14, 2020 5:41 pm Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. Whipped Cream.
Good album! Decided to listen to for a bit. A Taste of Honey - there’s a blast from the past. Talented businessman as well.

+1

I'm pretty sure I still have the vinyl album I bought 50+ years ago.

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Unless you want to follow every game of an out-of-market team, I would strongly recommend checking to see if the NFL Red Zone channel is available. IMO it is the best thing to happen to broadcast football games since Monday Night Football.

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OuterBanks wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 7:21 pm It feels like tomorrow might be the biggest day ever for the stock market.

In which direction?

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How ever many tickets to see great bands live $100 bought me. Good one! I'll steal it and broaden it to include all musicians. A couple I happen to remember the prices for: The Beatles--$5.50 Townes van Zandt--$3.00 Nanci Griffith w/Lyle Lovett opening--$3.00 Robert Earl Keen--$3.00 Lyle Lovett--$5...

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Vtsax100 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 09, 2020 11:26 am [Embedded animated GIF removed by admin LadyGeek. Here's the link: https://i.imgflip.com/3awjaf.gif ]

LOL!

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