Recent content by savory

I have lived this with DS who is a terrible money manager. How two people raised by the same parents end up so different in their ability to manage their financial life is a bit of a mystery to me, especially when their parents were frugal and careful with finances. There is a gap or something...

If you want a city where you can pretty much live without a car, (meaning bus/bike/walk) nearly everywhere in the city, Pittsburgh is a great choice. (Total non-car convenience is not available everywhere in the city but there are a a choice of neighborhoods). You can select a part of town...

I really like the 'perhaps your question were answered in these threads'. It was! A great time saver and a nice way to use the data already on the site.

Just got back from Iceland and did not use an ATM. Google and Apple Wallet worked everywhere. Given tulak’s response, sounds like it is the same in UK.

I think we make judgements about crime and safety that are mostly based on prejudicial views. Not just racial but income and other related things. Almost always without real facts or knowledge. It is a prejudice we do not see in ourselves. I was hoping it might lead to a discussion of...

From time to time, there is a forum conversation about safety of neighborhoods and streets. For the most part, my takeaway has been most people do not feel where they live is unsafe. But, when they consider advice to others, it feels that the area outside of home is unsafe. I came across...

Chuckanut, Can you share what was covered about being careful as it relates to pedestrians and cyclists? For example, most states now have a distance rule for passing bicyclists, was that included in your training? As well as being extra careful at intersections and driveways since these are...

I am approached often now having moved to a bigger city. I do not give money since I think it discourages people from going to the facilities that are designed to help them. I do hate the way I feel after saying no but I still think it is the best thing. The part of these conversations that...

He will be missed.

That's correct. It is a Medicare Advantage provided by Aetna.

I do not know enough about the various issues stated earlier. But addressing your question, we signed on with Aetna beginning January. No problems so far but we have not requested any services. Our premium is zero. In the meantime we have been making money, about $300 so far by selecting...

Thanks all for your suggestions. It did get fixed but I am not sure exactly how. We kept pushing through. (It may never have been 'broken') It is such a pleasure to belong to this group where people are so helpful. It's really appreciated.

I am using TurboTax but have run into an issue that appears to be a glitch in their software. On the federal taxes form 1099-R from Fidelity was imported with the distribution from my IRA. The entirety of this amount was donated using QCDs. All requirements are met and the 1099-R has the box...

The only red flag I saw was if a problem should occur, the two countries might decide the other country should manage your issue. Consequently, a person could be left with no country advocating for them. I expect that is a long shot for most of us. However, it I felt I could find myself in...

The last house we sold was 2010. We utilized a FSBO realtor. They had a sliding fee base scale for different service levels which included the multi-listing. If memory serves, it cost $500 or so for the listing and some advice. The listing price was a flat fee, not based on sale price. We...