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Carson

First off, I just wanted to say you're an awesome grandpa. :) Lego certainly has changed from when I was a kid. Like Anon_Investor, our kids 11 and 8 they build the set once, learning a lot about the various specialty pieces that make Lego engineering so awesome, play in the world of of the characte...

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I have a couple of income streams and need to open my first taxable account. Emergency fully funded, mortgage great, expenses in check, new car/new roof saved for, etc... 401k and ROTH maxed for 2 earners (44 and 40). 2 minors (11 and 8) We are pretty conservative and lean to be 60/40. 529 does not ...

Carson

I don't think there's anyone else I can share this with, but I was pleasantly surprised to see this total this week and feel a combination of surprised and also like I'll just keep on keepin' on. 1) what age did you hit your first million in your retirement portfolio? Joint assets: 39.5 - me, 44 DH ...

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If this winter season went by with multiple snow storms and rain events would anyone just leave things be? ( other than the exterior work) We moved into a 90-year old house and our first fall there we had a freak rainstorm that devastated much in the area. The storm revealed some age-related masonr...

Carson

We’ve had the ijoy from Sharper Image for 17 years and found it really worthwhile.

Carson

I was using the AirVisual app earlier this year for useful info when planning a trip for china. Turns air quality was NOT the dealbreaker after all

Carson

Thanks, especially for the clear language that we simply can't do that, @Spirit Rider Emergency fund is funded and not being used, living expenses and income is stable. Mortgage is in good shape. I guess we'll have to delve into taxable at least to park this cash. We are really hoping this is a shor...

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Keeping it short, but my partner was injured at work and receiving disability pay from September onwards. We thought he would return this calendar year, but that's not happening. As such, his 457 contributions stopped, and despite asking his employer and plan manager, no one will let us write a chec...

Carson

Wouldn't it be nice if funds could be directed in a way that could be used for classroom supplies so that teacher's wouldn't have to pay out of their own pockets? . I used to manage a PTA/Friends of organization and that was one of the things we used parent donations for. Parents donated, teachers ...

Carson

I much prefer a minor inconvenience once every few years over paying for an entire second car, but you may be different. I am not suggesting OP stick to a single car, but since they are asking the question they should really evaluate if they really "need" a 2nd car (they might). Of all th...

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You still have to pay for licensing, registration and insurance. It needs to be driven every so often to keep things like battery charged and prevent flat spots from developing on tires. If it sits outside, it will still degrade with the seasons and rarely driven cars are magnets for rodents. Once ...

Carson

Thanks! I also love this deal. I have two kids who often get invited to classmate birthday parties. I stock up on these GC to have on hand for this reason. Yes it’s not personal and maybe a little cheap but no one has ever complained. I figure the parents could spend it on household needs if the kid...

Carson

I know this company out of KS that is installing them and having good success rates. They mention KS, CO, NE and other nearby states.

https://www.weddleandsons.com/tesla

Carson

I know someone who worked in State A but was a permanent resident of State B. They collected unemployment benefits legally through State A. One of the certification questions is always ‘were you available for work’ so as long as they are able to answer truthfully...

Carson

Thanks both! Sounds like the OXO is fast enough, and has that edge of flexibility with the smaller cup option. I appreciate the electrical feedback on the Bonavita, that would be the only reason I would go for that one and it sounds like it wouldn't work as I had hoped. Now to check for a deal over ...

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This post made me take the leap, so I returned the machine and bought an Oxo 8 cup machine yesterday from Target (on sale now, look it up). I had a couple of coupons as well so I ended up paying almost the same as the Ninja machine (around $85!). Glad you are liking it. I am leaning towards the Oxo...

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But since this is the Internet I will answer a question you didn't ask. Since this is the internet, I've abandoned the post for a few days. :D Thanks for all the responses. I'm feeling extra miserly these days and the $150 is about the max I want to spend. Also, I have only 10 square feet of counte...

Carson

Thanks I thought I had read it doubled for MFJ. Either way I guess it’s a bit of an incentive

Carson

Just a PSA, even if you don't itemize, you can add a deduction of up to $300 ($600 MFJ) in 2020 for charitable contributions

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/how-the-ca ... tributions

Carson

I'm finally giving up the french press and waffling between these two machines - similar price range, brew time, and footprint. The OXO one is the new version, the previous one was SCA certified. I think that I could rig the Bonavita up to use a remote on the outlet to turn it on from bed (yes I've ...

Carson

Ask BH user @Caedecus to take a look.

Carson

Are you confusing motel with homeless shelter? I haven't seen any of those negatives in the cheaper places I've stayed at over the years. Of course I'm not staying at the hourly rate joints so some minimum standards will apply, but just for a place to sleep with a bathroom, why pay $20-$30 more for...

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We are watching Long Way Up on appleTV now. Ewan and Charley are riding electric HD that was a prototype then. I think k it’s pretty interesting, but range seems to be a consideration, depending on where and how far you ride.

Carson

Spray foam, then add a mini split system, it will heat and cool it I agree this is the best long-term solution. We are in Chicago and our 2-car garage has evolved from a basic structure to now a full-scale gym and mechanic's workshop. At some point we added insulation to the walls and ceiling, and ...

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in the olden days - vinegar would be added to the rinse cycle to help "sanitize" and soften towels and bedding. :) Not sure how you'd accomplish that with a front loader - but maybe the Google knows.. Front loaders usually have a dispenser for bleach/detergent/softener. You can fill the s...

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I’ve heard really good things about the bissel cross wave too.

I used to have a Hoover floormate but didn’t like cleaning out the tank and could never find a great place to store it

Carson

My kids have made some pretty complicated sets, using the instructions. You do not need to do a mega sort of the pieces as they come in smaller bags that you need to progress through. So you open up bag 1 and do that part of the instructions, then it tells you to open bag 2,and so on... They general...

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I have 1100 SF so my house is pretty small and I've been consistently happy with a Stick Vac. I buy a corded model as I can do 2 rooms on one plug-in) and it's always been under $30. They perform well for a couple of years and then I replace it. It's kind of a bummer to look at it as a disposable it...

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We just got this one to take on a backpacking trip and were really pleased with it. It does everything you want it to.

https://www.amazon.com/LUX-PRO-LP371-Va ... B06XKBDX8C

Carson

Yes, the adhesive ones are garbage and caused damage to my floors with them coming off halfway, then smearing glue residue into the grain of the floor. Awful.

For large furniture, we have it anchored on an area rug. For dining chairs, we now have the tap in felt pads. Much better.

Carson

I agree with @otinkyad largely. We spent a week in KBHVN with our 2 kids and loved it. I'm an urban cyclist and absolutely did not ride a bike there. It's so walkable, and there's surely local cycling etiquette I wouldn't be aware of. You can get a feel and appreciate the fact that they travel by bi...

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I had a previously painted porch and it degraded so poorly that we replaced it with new. We went stain grade, small sized cedar boards. It's a lovely satin finish and has the 'New England Boat' feel we were after. It gets moderately slick with rain, but treacherous with snow. The painted porch was a...

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Sorry to hear that! I assume you’ve checked all the other hangers, in case they got hung up on some thing else? I am not a tuxedo expert, but do know some things about clothing. If they are able to replace them, it will be very difficult to ensure the fabric is a perfect match. Not only do fabric we...

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I bought a life saver at Sam's Club this year: DeLonghi portable air conditioner. They are available in several sizes and wattages. I highly recommend it. It's much quieter than I expected and cools a small space quickly. It's very similar to the photo that Sandtrap posted. There are similar units ...

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Another option - see if your therapist can put the shoes in your billing as an insurance reimbursable supply. That is what our office does when we need theraputic items, and its worked fine so far. Wish you the best of luck with your treatment and hoping it's temporary. My son wears AFOs at 10years ...

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We live in a major urban city and our neighborhood street was used as a cut through for locals who wanted to avoid a traffic light on a parallel street. There was a also a weird jog in the street which made it that non-locals came down as well. People routinely went 45+ on it We put in the request f...

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Is your 1-year old rear-facing? Can your spouse actually fit between the two installed carseats? I am a sch-medium sized woman and I fit between the carseats of my 1 year old and 4 year old for drives, as needed - both in our VW Wagon and Mazda 3. It wasn't necessary to be back there the whole time ...

Carson

I really like this product on new drywall.

https://www.usg.com/content/usgcom/en/p ... rimer.html

Carson

You can do gray concrete for now and stain and seal it down the line. I wouldn't want the texture of stamped concrete in a potentially indoor-ish space.

Carson

I agree with dumbbells. I started with an adjustable set from the sports authority and used that for about 12 years. I recently 'upgraded' by going out to DH's garage where he has a full set of DBs and we now have from 1-100 lbs. I'll be good for quite awhile now! A smart trainer for my road bike. W...

Carson

Great news, thanks!

I manage a helpline that uses Google Voice, and am unable to forward calls to volunteers that use Google FI. Currently, 2/3 volunteers use Google Fi, so this will help my workflow significantly!

Carson

We have our important docs in a local safe deposit box at a bank. It's $28/year or something - I have no interest in depositing enough money there to get a free box. For me, its well worth the peace of mind. One time I went in and scanned every doc with the GeniusScan app and uploaded them to Google...

Carson

I think a lower limit credit card is the way to go. Explain that it's to be used for the needed purchases, and paid off every month well before the due date. My dad got me a credit card when I was 16 and I've used it routinely and never paid a dollar of interest or fees. Make it a lower limit if you...

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We live in the city and replaced our traditional front grass lawn with a layout of native plants, things from low to high to provide interest. It's nice and pollinators seem to love, love it. The whole growing season, there's some iiteration of flowers for the bees to rely on. Only thing is it is no...

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I’m befuddled by the puddle thing too, but anyway. I’ve never had human pee on my suitcase but my dearly departed cat had a thing for spraying nylon bags. He marked a North Face hiking pack and I wanted to send him off hiking. It took a couple tries but I used natures miracle liberally. It was much ...

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Our groceries were up in April but down in May. I made a concerted effort not to be bullied into high prices at the stores and adapted our menus/choices instead. Also I managed to avoid a Costco run. That's going to catch up to me this month...

Carson

Also not surprised, my brothers and I are 40-50 years old and our parents have life insurance on us still. They're small $ policies - I have no idea what they paid for them in the first place.

Carson

I’m curious is there any reference to ‘appspot ‘ in the body of the email anywhere?

Carson

Dh bought one when he setup a CrossFit -ish gym in our garage. The concept 2 has been used less than 10 times in 8 years. He prefers to do no cardio.

Carson

I bought two of the Toshiba units from Home Depot last year to replace some old units we had inherited. I was really happy with how they worked and looked.

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