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    FIDO credit card - recent experience?

    Yes, Fido card pays 2% on any charge made to the card including monthly installment payments. (My mtg co doesn't allow cc auto-pay so card isn't used there.)
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    FIDO credit card - recent experience?

    +1 Have used for several years with no problems.
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    HELP with arranging a state to state move (not local)?

    After many mega corp moves over the years, we knew that it was a good idea to have the pros handle moving - even though it wasn't going to be inexpensive. After ER a few yrs back, we moved 1300 mi to new state last year and after researching cost estimates and customer ratings, we used North...
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    Better customer service: Vanguard or Fidelity?

    Nothing but good experience here with Fidelity, website, phone and in person.
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    Auto Deduction for self employed

    If she has her own practice, she probably has a CPA and should ask them. If an MD drives for work, ie from office to Hospital, then they're using the car for business.
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    Buying your way into a prestigious university...

    Tried to post link to WSJ writer's commentary; "An Idiots Guide to Bribing and Cheating Your Way Into College" but subscription is req. If you can find it, its worth reading. Excerpt; "If the stunning racketeering, bribery and fraud charges presented Tuesday bear out, both groups of people...
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    ? what to do-old electronics?

    +1 here too, sold approx. 50 old vinyl records to local used record store, and got about $80 which was more than I expected. Also sold a 1980 vintage JVC receiver for $25, again I was about to toss it. If you have an old stereo receiver and speakers try adding a low cost Bluetooth receiver...
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    The economics of my retirement

    A couple of years into Fire we went from 2 cars to 1. We were a bit apprehensive having had 2 cars forever, but surprisingly now after almost 4 years, we've only had schedule conflict a handful of times that couldn't be resolved, and then I've used Uber. One car is very doable, and now with...
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    Hot tubs???

    We've had two Jacuzzi 6 person models at two houses over past 25 yrs. Both purchased from local distributors. They worked flawlessly through all seasons and we lived in areas with extreme cold weather. 1) Buy with 220 service, otherwise you cant operate jets and heat at same time. Having an...
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    Terrible Action by Target

    Don't know if anyone else has seen this, if its already been posted - apologies. News story examining Target raising prices shown to customers on their app upon entering the store. Terrible business practice at best, shareholders should be alarmed...
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    What vehicle for snowy driving?

    +1; and 4x4 Gr Cherokee with V6 is also very good for snowy roads.
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    Word, Excel, Power Point

    As others mention, take classes at local community college or adult ed. But, I recently saw an article from a recruiter about what not to put on resume; "skills; Word, Excel, Powerpoint…" employers now assume everyone has these skills and listing it will make them actually question the skill...
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    Favorite Traffic Apps

    +1 for Waze. Its the best hands down, with its automatic re-routing. In my car anytime there is a debate on best route; the motto is "Trust Waze", particularly navigating into or through NYC area.
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    How Many Here Have Umbrella Liability Coverage?

    Yes, Umbrella coverage is added on top of auto, homeowner ins (or boat or RV if you have them). Auto and home are primary policies for the liability losses they cover, if the underlying auto or homeowner policy lapses for any reason, the Umbrella policy will not drop down below the limit of...
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    Share your experience with AARP insurance

    I've had AARP-Hartford for auto home and umbrella for many years, always excellent service and they handled my claims well. Several friends recently switched there too, with good cost savings.
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    Chipmunk Repellent?

    I used method 2 in this link for several years, after I Learned it from local hardware store... it works well. if you use a good layer of sunflower seeds so it looks like solid surface. I think I got > 30 last yr... some mice too. https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Chipmunks (Squirrels...
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    Car/Home/Umbrella Insurance Recommendations?

    You should definitely get quote from Hartford-AARP, been with them for auto, home and umbrella for years, great service and minimal rate creep. My neighbor just switched there and saved $ too.
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    Weather projection sites for travel

    I like weather channel app. Gives text message updates based on your phone's location. ie, "rain will begin at 7:23 and will be light"
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    Liability approach for kid driver

    Title the car in his name, and insure it separately in his name will put liability for that car in his responsibility. His policy will be primary coverage for anyone driving his car, even you. And, vice versa his policy will be secondary to your policy should he occasionally borrow your car...
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    iPhone 6 battery issue

    DW and I both have iPhone 6 since late 2014, mine had battery dying problem last spring and I had battery replaced at local 3rd party repair shop for $55 vs Apple store charge of $80+, and its worked fine since. Hers started acting up in Nov, requiring more frequent charges and less charged...
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    Please suggest some non-fiction books

    "The Man Who Could Be King" by John R Miller. Good telling of George Washington's managing of his troops at time of potential mutiny, and more telling - an outline of his character. Easy read too.
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    Duty-free shops ?

    I find duty free scotch or irish whisky purchased on return trip to US to be a bargain, typically buy full liter at similar price of 750ml at local mega-liquor store. On recent trips the duty free shop seals it into tamper proof plastic bag with receipt and then no problem carrying on to flight...
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    Yahoo finance badly confused

    Issues with several stock quotes today after 1pm ET market close. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-07-04/nasdaq-stocks-show-exaggerated-movements-in-after-hours-trading
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