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Some things I know about home maintenance; others I don't—not much experience with plumbing since it's seldom gone wrong, so here goes... We have a 2" laundry basin sump (because the 4" sewer line is so long it exits the basement 3' above the basement floor). Last night when it turned on...

I've looked up older threads on this topic (one of which I started pertaining to TV technologies). We were all set to buy the Harmony 700 we'd researched that would have been perfect, only to find that it's selling for almost 150% of MSRP (except for refurbished units, which seem iffy). Come to...

I've been noticing that between ~11/15/12 and ~3/7/13, the S&P 500 has been in a mostly upward trend. Now, since ~3/7/12 (the past ~3 weeks), it seems to be whipsawing within a fairly(?) narrow range between ~1543 and ~1563 (graph attached). All I can make of this (gut feeling) is that the...

DW just asked me a question as I was walking across the kitchen, and I had to stop and say, "What?" three times because the squeaky floor was drowning her out. I know there are fixes for squeaky floors in older frame construction houses (some made more difficult depending on type of finish...

I know CNBC isn't terribly popular on this board, but if anyone's interested, Warren Buffet is going to be on from 6am - 9am Monday, 3/4/13. They're taking questions via Tweet (don't know if email or other mode) for him to answer then. Tyro

Is it possible for a tie rod to go from "nice & tight" to "lose & needs replacement; will not pass inspection" in 2 weeks and ~100 miles normal driving (no mishaps, potholes, etc.)? Sounds fishy to me, but I'm automotively challenged. :blush: Tyro(d)

Ackman v Icahn - Clash of the Titans... ... on CNBC. Anyone else see it? Still ROTFLMAO...:rofl: Missed it? http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?play=1&video=3000143591 Tyro

We have our assets split between 2 Fund Families. In considering moving it all into one, the question of safety/wisdom came up -- is there any danger or risk in doing this? Assets would still be split among different funds, but within the same family. Thanks. Tyro

When comparing several Vanguard funds on their site, using the Growth of $10,000 chart, the footnote states: Figures include reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but don't reflect the effect of any sales charges or redemption fees, which would lower them. It doesn't mention whether or...

Our CRT HD TV has apparently just died 3 years ahead of anticipation, so we find ourselves having to go through the whole consumer/technology research ordeal again. I searched the archives for threads on television or TV, and the last pertinent ones seem to be at least 3 years old, and as we...

Just got an unexpectedly large (over five times the annual average, and over three times the previous largest, since we've owned it) CG distribution from one MF. Is it possible or likely that some funds may be making larger than otherwise distributions in anticipation of the fiscal cliff, or...

Ok, after reading & learning a LOT here, and playing around with several online retirement planning tools over the past few weeks, I'm beginning to feel a little better about the possibility of our making it through (to Age 100). DW is accusing me of obsessing, but keeps reminding me she doesn't...

Has anyone gotten Vanguard's Voyager Select & Flagship Services complimentary financial plan ? How comprehensive is it? Worthwhile or just a marketing ploy to invest solely with Vanguard? Is there any difference in the service between VS and F customers? Would appreciate any experiences and...

Hi Folks, :greetings10: DW "retired" late '11, 2 yrs earlier than planned (her employer declared bankruptcy; she got out w/ lump sum just days before they froze the pension plan). Prior to that, we had essentially been following Brinker since '98 (rode out '08/'09). Recently hired a CFP...