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Forum: Other topics 04-23-2013, 05:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 779
Posted By TrvlBug
I use a spacer row/column to avoid the 'will it...

I use a spacer row/column to avoid the 'will it or won't it adjust my totals' question. Rows/columns are inserted above the spacer row/column. Depending on the complexity of the spreadsheet and the...
Forum: FIRE and Money 03-28-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,893
Posted By TrvlBug
Interesting, my home's value is 15% higher on...

Interesting, my home's value is 15% higher on Trulia than Zillow's mid-range estimate. Go figure.
Forum: FIRE and Money 03-21-2013, 08:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 600
Posted By TrvlBug
I was just so relieved to be told that we...

I was just so relieved to be told that we wouldn't be paying $300+ per person per month for Part B forever, that I wasn't listening too closely after that.
Forum: FIRE and Money 03-21-2013, 03:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 600
Posted By TrvlBug
We are in the process of refining our retirement...

We are in the process of refining our retirement income stream now that DH plans to retire w/in the next two years. Our Fidelity AE stated that yes, the Medicare Part B premium is based on most...
Forum: Other topics 03-02-2013, 12:10 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,938
Posted By TrvlBug
As I was getting dressed to run errands, I...

As I was getting dressed to run errands, I thought of something else I wear, or rather, don't wear in ER...a watch! I generally don't care any more what time it is! The only time I put one on is if I...
Forum: Other topics 02-28-2013, 09:51 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,938
Posted By TrvlBug
T-shirt, jeans and clogs in the winter; t-shirt,...

T-shirt, jeans and clogs in the winter; t-shirt, shorts and sandals in the summer.

As part of my de-cluttering about 6 mos. after retiring a year ago, I had the best time ever getting rid of all...
Forum: FIRE and Money 01-31-2013, 10:42 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,810
Posted By TrvlBug
Ours is $19, 087 for DH and myself. We pay $3,600...

Ours is $19, 087 for DH and myself. We pay $3,600 for our 20% of the medical plan through payroll ded as well as approx. $3K out of pocket each year. Interestingly, my retiree bens once DH retires...
Forum: Travel Information 01-07-2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 832
Posted By TrvlBug
You do not need Part B to be covered by Part A,...

You do not need Part B to be covered by Part A, hospital coverage. DH just turned 65, is still working so is covered by his employer's insurance. We were advised by the SSA to sign up for Part A...
Forum: Other topics 12-03-2012, 03:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 816
Posted By TrvlBug
Has anyone worked the 'account retention' card? A...

Has anyone worked the 'account retention' card? A modified version of it worked for me last year and DH is getting an ipad for Christmas with the $ :dance:.
Forum: FIRE and Money 12-03-2012, 03:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 475
Posted By TrvlBug
Yep, that's the one we have set up. In addition...

Yep, that's the one we have set up. In addition to the tax advantages, as well as the growth of our front load $s, it's so much easier to track!
Forum: FIRE and Money 12-03-2012, 03:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 475
Posted By TrvlBug
Nords, the earnings do not go to Fidelity, but to...

Nords, the earnings do not go to Fidelity, but to the CGF (they do in the one I have set up). I set up a balanced fund in the CGF to receive my contributions. I id the MF w/the highest appreciation,...
Forum: FIRE and Money 12-03-2012, 10:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 475
Posted By TrvlBug
That's what we use and fund with appreciated MF....

That's what we use and fund with appreciated MF. We are also front loading extra $ each year while working. This enables us to continue at the current level of giving during retirement even though...
Forum: FIRE and Money 12-03-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 877
Posted By TrvlBug
Our retirement budget allows for a comparable...

Our retirement budget allows for a comparable level of charitable giving. However, just in case, we have been front loading our charitable giving fund to allow for adjustment in 'lean' years if...
Forum: Other topics 11-02-2012, 02:43 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 7,663
Posted By TrvlBug
Yep, the Rockaways, Staten Island and other blue...

Yep, the Rockaways, Staten Island and other blue collar communities are seemingly left to fend for themselves. Bloomberg is more concerned and seems to think Manhattan represents NYC. Brother is in...
Forum: Other topics 11-02-2012, 12:56 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 7,663
Posted By TrvlBug
Well......there certainly aren't a whole lot of...

Well......there certainly aren't a whole lot of rich people in the Rockaways. Looks like there's no insurance as much of the area is not considered in a 'flood plain,' so we won't have to worry about...
Forum: Health and Early Retirement 10-31-2012, 03:25 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,496
Posted By TrvlBug
I also suffer from sciatica and it has gotten...

I also suffer from sciatica and it has gotten worse since I retired and became more sedentary. As you do, I find relief when walking and standing. Sitting can be unbearable. It's under control now...
Forum: Other topics 09-05-2012, 10:35 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,704
Posted By TrvlBug
Has he checked to see if T-Mobile will sell him a...

Has he checked to see if T-Mobile will sell him a smartphone w/o also purchasing a data plan? Most carriers will not sell smartphones w/o data plans. Yes, I would let him buy...it's his money.
Forum: Other topics 08-24-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 480
Posted By TrvlBug
:rofl::rofl::rofl:. Love the comments. I was...

:rofl::rofl::rofl:. Love the comments.

I was in Branson recently and shopped at several of the kitchen stores. I was amazed at the types of ice trays offered...my favorite was the ice cube tray...
Forum: Health and Early Retirement 08-20-2012, 02:48 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,918
Posted By TrvlBug
J&J. I tried a couple of the generic ones, but...

J&J. I tried a couple of the generic ones, but they shredded and/or caught on my teeth! My dentist told me not to use Glide or its equivalent unless I flossed each tooth about 6 times. It appears the...
Forum: Travel Information 07-28-2012, 09:41 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,456
Posted By TrvlBug
Yes and no. Aruba certainly doesn't have the...

Yes and no. Aruba certainly doesn't have the physical beauty you would expect, however, it has another beauty for us and that is the ability to totally relax and de-stress and do some jewelry...
Forum: Travel Information 07-27-2012, 08:15 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,456
Posted By TrvlBug
Aruba?? Beautiful place?? Don't ge me wrong, we...

Aruba?? Beautiful place?? Don't ge me wrong, we love it and go to Aruba every year for 2 weeks, booking next year's vacation the minute we get back home! But beautiful... ... nah!

My list includes...
Forum: Other topics 07-10-2012, 11:46 AM
Replies: 1,065
Views: 40,030
Posted By TrvlBug
We lost our beautiful girls w/in 6 mos. of each...

We lost our beautiful girls w/in 6 mos. of each other late '10/mid '11. They were litter-mates and were with us for 19 wonderful years. At first I thought about being pet free, allowing for more...
Forum: Other topics 07-04-2012, 12:16 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,415
Posted By TrvlBug
If you get the liquids from a pet pharmacy, they...

If you get the liquids from a pet pharmacy, they can flavor it making it much more palatable to kitty. That's why I go thru them rather than get the liquid from the vet. The last time (with our new...
Forum: Other topics 07-03-2012, 11:00 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,415
Posted By TrvlBug
If your vet can't provide the liquid meds ask...

If your vet can't provide the liquid meds ask them for the name of a local pharmacy that compounds. I didn't know that some regular pharmacies provide meds for pets.
Forum: Other topics 07-03-2012, 10:44 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,415
Posted By TrvlBug
They remind us of ourselves or what we would like...

They remind us of ourselves or what we would like to be :).
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