Recent content by Deetso

This is exactly what I am going to be thinking about over the next year or so! I expect I will keep some of the properties and probably even keep trading them around (via 1031s), I am quite sure I will shop the law firm or some of the other businesses- none are businesses that will go fast...

Looks like I joined the forum 13 years ago (how the crap did that happen). I quit the job that drove me to this site everyday after a few months and became self employed and did pretty well. I am now a 40 year old lawyer with a family. Meanwhile, the basics of my goals from 13 years ago...

I always just buy shaving razors.

As a raging ball of hormones, I tried to get my hands on as many of my mom's victoria's secret catalogues as possible. These days I can find pictures of scantily clad women whether I like it or not, without even trying.

Im with Peter- this looks like a good place to just post to get rid of the new "feature" banner.

I have been doing quite well financially lately. I finished law school two years ago. I have been steadily employed, my debts are dissapearing rapidly and my investments are growing quite quickly. I have focused on my needs and desires and found that I have discovered what truly makes me happy...

Poipu Bay Golf Course- I didnt pay the $200 green fee but I did pay something like $60 for club rental and as many balls as I could hit at the driving range. Then when I came back in the had lemon scented rags to wipe off with. Beautiful place. The municipal course I typically play is $11.00...

I was searching around for other forums (so i could come up with an answer for the what is your second favorite forum) when i typed in money management forum this was one of results. Thats right- over 50,000 members, 2.6 million posts and 120,000 threads. we have just shy of 4,000...

My family is going through the same thing with my previously very spunky grandmother. Unfortuntely for us the decision to have to place her there was far to easy- as she has been declining quite rapidly. Im sorry for the anguish you must be facing in these difficult decisions. Regarding your...

10 foot pole not long enough...

Dont say "No". Say "My price is increasing to $XXX.00/hr" You are hesitant to send your good clients onto other advisors but figure out where is the best place to send them. Wish them luck and give them warnings about what they may encounter. You may even start raising your price now...

I wrote most everything below before I completely read travelover. He (she?) is correct- take it to a mechanic. Peace of mind in buying a used car is quite a great relief. I ride my bike everywhere but for the DW I recently had to purchase a new car. I dont know much about cars but I do...

I just couldnt resist! The vehicle I take to w*rk runs on peanut butter and oatmeal!

My father was an immigrant. English was his second language. He would sometimes say things that were almost right. The best was. "Get out from underneath my goat." (I think its a combination of "get my goat" and "under my skin")