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ENI, 6% dividend

yahoo finance has a free portfolio software. i update the number of shares periodically.

This is one of the few situations where I would recommend an annuity with the $50k.

For income: SFL, FSK, FDUS. I own them all.

MELI is interesting. Earnings this week. jmho

I like the inflation protection of hard assets. An interesting company that owns and operates ships is SFL. Current yield just under 9%. Another stock I like for yield and possible price appreciation is PFE, yield just under 6%. JMHO

I wouldn't be too quick to assume you wont get a subsidy. The rule is that you don't have to pay more than 8.5% of MAGI on premium. My wife and I pay almost $30k for a $12k deductible bronze plan. In our case income below $350,000 gets some subsidy. You should definitely consider managing your...

Here is a recent study: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abn9257

Here is a summary of the benefits. You can search for the underlying studies as well. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/27/longevity-doctor-says-this-is-the-no-1-supplement-he-takes-every-day-to-slow-down-aging.html

For years I avoided all meds and supplements. Mother nature knows best?? But... after reading about Taurine, I have started taking Taurine 1000mg daily.

Pickleball is awesome. In addition to the physical aspects, the social connections made at open play are just as important. Keep it up.

I have been very happy with Schwab. What impresses me the most is the COMPETENT service reps. JMHO

My two cents having recently gone thru this. Check out James Allen or With Clarity on-line. Both have great websites where you can pick stones and settings etc. Go with a lab grown stone. Will save big $$. Make sure it is certified. You don't need the perfect stone. Trade off cut clarity color...

I've been very happy with Booking.com

with the health concerns, why not start now?