Recent content by Brat

We belong to the Oregon Memorial Society, a not for profit society. They list mortuaries, from there I can see their prices.

I have a neighbor who owned a coop in DC. They made provisions in their bylaws that allow a purchaser to have a loan to purchase shares. Virginia may have similar provisions.

Then go for the cond.

I live in an 'unofficial' housing cooperative (aka, Oregon has no conforming statute). A couple shareholders want us to convert to condo, most oppose. If you are comparing a coop to a condo in the specific area look at your local State statutes. IMHO, a coop is a better value than a condo...

One of the advantages of a co-op is that residents are screened, often background checks are conducted and financials examined. Co-ops are not immune from special assessments but should a big one happen the board often works with a resident who can't pay immediatly working out a time payment...

While I agree that the time horizon is short all signals are for a rising equity market, decreasing interest rates. I would choose a low cost balanced fund.

I have been watching a UTube series by a hotel staffer. One of her STRONG recommendations is to book directly with the hotel. She says that there won't be a difference in price but any schedule changes can be easily arranged and that the hotel will know the specifics of amenities available. The...

Fidelity 1099-Div and INT available today. I purchased H&R Block Fed+State but could not get updates (which include my state) to load. I even tried re-installing the program. Still no success. Then I tried FreeTaxUSA. It grabbed my H&RBlock last year's return with ease, data entry was...

Given Boeing's recent missteps her anxiety isn't unreasonable. Consider taking trips by train then rent a car. Not cheaper but can be very pleasant. A UTube couple recommended two roomettes over a bedroom.

Oregon has a very low estate tax, our IRAs alone would trigger that on the last to pass. One feature of a revocable living trust is the ability to 'decline for the benefit' of the survivor so to park the asset value for heirs. Also in case of incompetency residual trustees can sell assets in...

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Geothermal power generation using drilling procedures used in oil and gas industry. Take a look at Fervo Energy and if you have time listen to the conference video posted on https://fervoenergy.com/technology/. Among their sponsors are Stanford, Princeton, Rice universities, USGS, Sandia...

Years ago the stone fell out of my engagement ring and couldn't be found. When my Mother heard about that she offered me her grandmother's engagement/wedding ring set. It has little but sentimental value. I wear it to this day (I am 82). I suggest you keep it with the hope you can pass it on...

My "through dental workup" was referring to the saying "don't look a gift horse in the mouth". This card came out of the blue. I googled the issuer and learned that there is a scam associated so I cut the card in small pieces.

I received a prepaid visa card with an initial value of $20 issued by Sutton Bank. I haven't activated it as this gift horse requires a through dental workup. Has anyone else received such a card?