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Does anyone play Sudoku? I've tried solving these puzzles in the daily newspapers many times, but hardly ever get it right. Probably because I'm not a numbers person and math has never been my strong point. I am amazed to see my sister and one of my guy friends solve these puzzles so quickly and...

Wikipedia creator Jimmy Wales, as described in Seattle Times business section Jan. 15: He drives a Hyundai and lives in a modest 2,200 sq. ft. ranch house when not traipsing the globe, coach class. A confessed cheapskate, he fled high-cost California for St. Pete. Lives frugally by choice. Did...

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Hi Everyone: Who has had experience with getting new energy efficient windows installed in their home? Did you do a lot of research, how many bids did you get, any complaints or regrets about the quality of windows or quality of the installation job, etc. And total price paid. I have 18...

Hello Everyone: The daughter of my next-door neighbor has just graduated from the University of Washington (School of Business Administration). I have been invited to a Graduation Party/BBQ to be held at their home this weekend. I have known the daughter since she was 6 years old but have had...

I was talking to a friend the other day, and the subject of wills and trusts came up. Like him and a lot of my other friends, I am single and retired with no children. We're all either in our late 40's or early 50's and either retired already or close to it. I want to give the majority of my...

Here's an interesting article on Jeremy Siegel's new book, "The future for Investors: Why the tried and true triumph over the bold and new". I have been thinking about adding more international diversification to my portfolio, and Siegel has provided some timely information based on his...

I have 2 single-family rental homes in the Seattle, WA area. I have owned both for over 20 years. Being the "softy" that I am, I do not raise rents very often - only about once every 4 to 6 years. Because of this, I have a very low turnover of tenants. (One rental has had the same tenants for...

Hello everyone: I was just curious about the education level and pre-retirement occupation(s) of the ER or soon-to-be ER posting on this site. Also, whether you were self-employed, worked for a company, or were a public servant. It would be interesting to see how diverse a group we are! I...

Hi everyone: I would just like some ideas and responses as to what you would do to change your portfolio upon retiring with the following financial situation: 50 years old, single, no children or dependents. Asssets: 1.5 mil in brokerage accounts, 500k in IRA, rental home equity of 500k...