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How do these really work? Is the point of comparison versus CDs that you are you balancing a higher interest rate and State (less secure) insurance versus a lower interest rate and FDIC insurance for the CD? Pros: Guaranteed interest rate for XX years (like a CD) Tax deferral on interest (If...

Can someone point me to where I can get a cash bank account or CD yielding 6%, please?

I would appreciate thoughts on Single Premium Deferred Annuities. They can be had for no upfront charge and no surrender charges (after a commitment period). As a major point of comparison with CDs, are you really balancing a higher interest rate and State (less secure) insurance versus a lower...

Check out the Furminator. They seem expensive as a grooming tool...until you've used one and realize how incredible they are. (From an owner of three dogs, two cats, two rabbits, and an assortment of other critters - we know hair) OK, it's a bit off topic, but sort of fits with this...

To me, the easiest way to think about it is to ask yourself how you would make the argument that two funds are "substantially different". I'd have a hard time coming up with arguments why an S&P index fund from Vanguard is "substantially different" from an S&P index fund. I'd be very comfortable...

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These are mostly from Wisconsin, Cuppa. University Ridge #17 (Madison) Whistling Straights #17 (Haven...or, they like to say Kohler) SentryWorld #16 (Steven's Point) Torrey Pines #3 (San Diego - Future home) Tuckaway #5 (Milwaukee) I don't think there is anywhere you can beat the selection of...

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I collected pictures from courses I played, trying to take 1 or 2 shots on each hole. They made great screen savers during my working days. Here are a few of my favorite Par 3's.

My last week of "work" I took a couple days off for "practice"...I didn't want to get to this wonderful milestone and screw it up. I've been like a kid in a candy store...

The Apple iPod business model...

I've been checking mine on a rotating basis from the three agencies. The last two attempts (one for me and one for DW) I got this same thing from Equifax. TransUnion and Experian worked as usual.

It was enough to convince me to drop a few bucks on them this morning. To do so, I had to break a long-standing individual stock rule that I have: Don't buy if you don't believe in the product the company delivers. In this case, I absolutely hate GE appliances based on past bad experiences. I...

If this is his first checking account/ATM card, I'd suggest a crash course in managing money. Laptops are a necessity. Doable without a printer, but an inconvenience and they are not that expensive. You don't have to overdo it...just something for him to use locally. Oh, and don't forget the...

In general, rescues through breed groups will be older dogs, but this is not always the case. As SarahSC mentioned, Petfinder is a good source of seeing what is available in your area - both older and younger dogs. We foster for a local group. It provides our three (rescued) boys with some...