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    Free Dinner

    I knew about the plate licker term for years, that is why I don't go to such invitations even though I get them frequently by mail.
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    Spending after Retirement

    Spent at least a million dollar through out the first 7 years of retirement, keep changing cars, international travel, out of state college education for my son. This year I am at 65k which is a major drop down in spending. My wife is still working and spends around 40k per year from her earnings.
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    How to know when to take a profit

    I got rid of all my bond funds a year ago, now all stock index funds, could not be happier with my decision.
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    For those who have successful children

    It is genetics, my brother is a failure and was homeless at a certain point, and I was very successful in my career with an engineering degree. My son is an engineer and we took care of him really well, I paid for his out of state college $260k for his degree, bought him a Lexus when he was a...
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    Best CD, MM Rates & Bank Special Deals Thread 2021 - Please post updates here

    Late seventies and early eighties was above 10%, google is your friend.
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    Best CD, MM Rates & Bank Special Deals Thread 2021 - Please post updates here

    Inflation will be more than 6% this year, CD's and saving accounts rates are a losing preposition now.
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    Fee for cash buyers???

    I bought a used car from a dealer 6 months ago, then I paid off the loan within a week, I received my title 4 months later, I was just wondering if the dealer made any money on the financing since I paid the loan within a few days and before first payment was due.
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    Fee for cash buyers???

    Yes, I am aware of that, but if you buy and finance the car, then pay off the loan immediately then the financing company still pays the dealer their cut or not.
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    Fee for cash buyers???

    Do Car Dealers still make their cut if you pay off the car Loan immediately,
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    Countries offering retirement visas

    The article is dated 2019, any update since then or things are hold until Covid issues are sorted out.
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    Poll:Vehicle habits

    There is plenty of money in stocks and I won't take it with me to grave, I enjoy cars and it is my hobby, an expensive one, but I enjoy the whole experience of research buy, sell and then trade in. I sold my 2015 Porsche 911GTS ($98K) to private party, lost $12k but enjoyed using it for almost 2...
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    Poll:Vehicle habits

    Lost on every single one of the cars, I buy mostly used 2 years old and certified, with the exception of 07 MB SL600 which I still own along with 2017 Lexus Lx 570.
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    Poll:Vehicle habits

    I am a car guy, bought and sold 7 cars since 2014, all used except one, payed cash and traded all for other ones. I don't like leasing. Most expensive was $100k Porsche 911 and the least expensive was $14k for a used Toyota Tacoma truck which I needed for some construction work and sold after...
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    Has Anyone here retired to Vegas area? How is the experience?

    Henderson is very safe and is in the top ten cities in the US safetywise. I have been living in Henderson since 1995.
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    This Market Is Crazy - What do Y'all Think???

    Invested in Toilet paper companies since covid 19, lost my ass off, on the positive side no more toilet paper for me.
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