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    ......but I don't work here anymore.

    I left Mega Corp after 29 years of service. COVID work from home and understaffing made my job impossible to be successful regardless of the 14 hours days and working during vacation time, personal time, after hours, etc.. After multiple discussions with my senior leadership over 6 months that...
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    Check Your Grocery Receipts!

    Another recommendation. I recently got burned at the deli counter of a local market. I got some sliced turkey that was on sale. I noticed when the woman behind the counter handed me my packet of turkey the price / lb was at the old price which resulted in the turkey ~ $2 total more than it...
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    Has anyone tried to rollover funds from a 529 to a Roth IRA yet?

    Yeah, information on the 529 to Roth IRA rollover process is probably lacking awaiting IRS guidance. Until then, just wait until this guidance is clear while the money continues to grow. Perhaps, while waiting, just adjust the allocation to that of a more aggressive Roth IRA. 100% stock! :dance:
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    Annuity question

    Op, be sure that this a MYGA you are writing about. MYGA's from reputable insurance companies are truly NO FEE. Best to research these instruments from other reputable sources such as Blueprint Income and/or Stan the Annuity Man. Also, do NOT assume that the State backed state guaranty funds...
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    Simple Roth Question

    Roth IRA space is precious and very valuable for the tax-free growth and withdrawals @ 59.5 years. While perfectly legal, access to Roth contributions is a big NO-NO. Roth is not a piggy bank and should not used as such. Once a contribution is removed it cannot be returned. Assuming 8%...
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    Does anyone here use a MYGA for income?

    I have been eyeing Canvas for several months now. The recent increase to 6.5% makes a very compelling case to pull the trigger. Thinking I will give them a call this week.
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    The one more year syndrome

    I had faith in my number and my plans, so I was able to pull plug @ 55 yrs. old. Additionally, I witness multiple friends with parents and several co-workers who died much too soon. It comes down to none of them were on their death beds wishing they had worked more. They all wanted more time...
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    Do FHLB Bonds Seem Too Good to be True?

    Couple more questions on these FHLB's. Recent bond offerings are callable in Feb 2023. Do these bonds often make it to maturity or are they usually called? There are a couple new bonds out there with decent yields with similar call structure starting Feb 2023. 2 year @ 5.15%, 10 year @...
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    Do FHLB Bonds Seem Too Good to be True?

    This helps, thanks. Not much different than searching Treasuries. Currently, I only see one Agency Bond @ 5.6%. Maybe I'm searching incorrectly, but I'm not seeing low to mid-6% bonds. Maybe user error? FEDL FARM CREDIT BK BOND 5.60000% 11/16/2026 CUSIP 3133EN2G4 It appears that it is...
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    Do FHLB Bonds Seem Too Good to be True?

    How are these bonds searched on Fidelity platform? I am not seeing any bonds of this type nor any near the mentioned 7%. A little instruction would be helpful... ;D
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    Skimpflation

    In the mid-80's I had summer job as a Porter at a local Chevy Dealership. I remember the parents of my best friend bought a Chevy truck. When they came to pick it up it did not have a spare tire or rear bumper! When questioned, the Sales Guy said those were extra! My friends' parents were...
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    Is the Automobile Bubble Bursting?

    Current SAAR is constrained to <14 Million, so until that increases to something above 16M or closer to 17M we will continue with the dealer pricing shenanigans. There will be some pent-up demand that will keep pricing higher, but that will ease over time, but the key is SAAR needs to be...
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    Anyone else getting subscription exhausted?

    Was spending a fortune on Bubly for my Son. Bought him a Soda Stream for Xmas. He likes the Soda Stream but not the effort to make regularly. His consumption is down at least 75%, and he is still on the original CO2 canister. :dance: Wife just joined the Panera sub for the daily Pepsi...
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    Readers responses to WaPo opinion piece

    I can relate with similar experience that helped me exit from Mega Corp. Original plan was to retire @ 55, but new exciting job was about to extend my retirement date. However, the Pandemic had other plans for me. 1) Accepted a new position in a newly created organization & product line...
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    Seeing ex-colleagues

    Exactly! I'm 13 months in and only keep in communication via text to a couple of former co-workers. One co-worker is still the keeper of sporting event tickets and still keeps me in the loop! :dance: Other than that, I really couldn't give a tiny rats a$$ about anything at Mega Corp. I have...
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