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  1. Rich

    BALANCED FUND vs INTEREST INCOME FUND? Where to park $100k for the next 2 years?

    Really makes the most sense for holding funds short-term. Wonder why no one else made this suggestion earlier. For the record, I'll be doing just this. Selling a home soon, will be heading to an adult community. Can't risk the asset, so T-Bills (or equivalent) it is. Rich
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    My son wants to me to help pay for his very expensive wedding? How much?

    Married to the same lady 53 years. Got hitched in my parents' backyard, food catered. Cost was, from memory, under $500 bucks. $50K for a wedding is an entitled, showy, frankly obnoxious indulgence. Otherwise I'm fine with it... Stick to your guns and don't match her parents. Rich
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    The Electric Vehicle Thread

    Here's a really good book on EVs: https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Vehicles-What-About-Them/dp/B08QS544K3/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=electric+vehicles+what+about+them&qid=1629027590&sr=8-1
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    The Electric Vehicle Thread

    EVSE outlet in AZ garage. $160 dollars by local electrician. Tesla model Y. Close up of NEMA 14-50 outlet. Carport NEMA 14-50 outlet at our Cape Cod carport. $1,100 dollars, but it was a long run from the home's electrical box. Chevy Bolt in photo. Rich
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    Odd Duck Homes

    Location, location, location. Best of luck them getting their price. Rich
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    ARK Funds

    This thread got me curious as to my ARK funds. "Play money" of $25K put in on Nov 10th, results seen below:
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    What an investment in Tesla can do...

    Ordered our model Y third week in October. Picked it up Nov 7th. A real beauty! Rich
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    How do you charge an electric car in rural area

    Fast charging EVs on the road is improving at a rapid rate. Below is an already out of date display of fast chargers for non-Tesla vehicles. Tesla "Superchargers" on the East Coast.
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    How do you charge an electric car in rural area

    For reasons I don't understand our Tesla Model Y is $100 less per year than our 2019 Chevy Bolt EV (Tucson AZ area). Identical coverage. Not a clue why that is. Rich
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    How do you charge an electric car in rural area

    My Chevy Bolt's first major maintenance is scheduled for 150,000 miles (flush out and change the traction battery cooling/heating fluid). Recommends a change of brake fluid as well. There is very little "maintenance" which needs to be done to an EV. Jay Leno, in a recent interview stated he...
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    How do you charge an electric car in rural area

    Similar situation here. We own two EVs (Chevy Bolt and Tesla Model Y). We charge at home, unless on a road trip. We drove our Bolt (had to reposition the car) from Cape Cod to south of Tucson back in October, 2,740 miles. In so doing we came to appreciate the robust EV charging infrastructure...
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    How do you charge an electric car in rural area

    I read the entire thread. I don't own a Tesla (I do own a Chevy Bolt, another EV), and "think" that each Tesla comes with not only a charging head (the part you put in the Tesla to charge the car up), but adapters for a wide combination of electrical outlets (there are lots of variations!!)...
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    All electric vehicle with low range. Are you able to find charging stations?

    I own a Chevy Bolt (all electric car). I think you might be better off finding a used EV that has longer range, such as a Nissan Leaf. The problem with your proposed 80 mile BMW is, you really shouldn't use more than about 80% of the battery in you car, in order to ensure battery longevity...
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    What to do with some extra money...

    This thread had me thinking about CDs. Looked into Vanguard CDs. Much to my surprise, the one year CD pays 2.25%, while the 3, 6 and 9 month CDs pay more! 2.3% / 2.4% / 2.4% respectively. Rich
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    Thoughts on TESLA

    I plan on buying an EV come late Spring of 2019, either a Chevy Bolt or a Nissan Leaf (60kW hr battery model). I'm under no illusion in regard cold weather degradation of range of an EV. This vehicle will be used on Cape Cod, from May through October. I would be reluctant to purchase an EV, as...
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    Word, Excel, Power Point

    For starters, go on YouTube and query each of the programs. Loads of stuff showing you how to do things with each one. Rich
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    Bloomberg cafe con leche index - Venezuela hyperinflation

    "It" is happening here, albeit at a slower rate. In 2018, what costs you $10 dollars today would have cost you .39 cents in 1913. The loss due to inflation is about 96%. Thus, in my opinion, it is inevitable that, sometime in the future, our current currency will be changed over to another...
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    Bloomberg cafe con leche index - Venezuela hyperinflation

    But was that coffee with cream? Rich
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    Mentally Ill /Dangerous People

    There are a remarkable number number of emotionally disturbed, damaged human beings running around our various communities. The current governmental authorities, to deal with such people, is woefully inadequate. I was a police officer for forty-one years. Such individuals were a part of my...
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    Published Another Book -- Will it Sell?

    TromboneAl, the problem is often, not the quality of the book, but the fact that no one knows of its existence! There's a reason there are so many "talking heads" on TV. It's one way to generate interest in a book or product. As I have no interest in running around in that milieu, I guess I'll...
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    Published Another Book -- Will it Sell?

    I've published eight books, the last four in CreateSpace. I like CreateSpace. Simple interface, books very inexpensive for the writer to buy copies of, and, if you so desire, will go on Amazon for sale. I can't mention any of my books, which is too bad, as one of them is all about...
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    CarMax

    Bought a Jeep Wrangler Sahara from CarMax (Tucson AZ) several years ago. Pleasant process. No pressure. Probably could have saved some money if I looked around first, but don't like going into dealers showrooms. Prior to picking up car was called by CarMax. Told the windshield was found to have...
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    The old Honda CRV

    Exactly!! Rich
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    The old Honda CRV

    Before letting go of what still might be a perfectly good automobile, I'd calculate how much a "newer" car will run you as opposed to paying the costs of continuing to maintain this car. Due to our "snowbirding" between Cape Cod and AZ, we have to maintain two autos. My 2000 Rav4 needs four...
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    Cooking with a silicone matt

    Use a couple on my outdoor grills. Amazing how they keep the grills clean. Very effective. No impact on flavor. Rich
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