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I’m wondering what others experience regarding the posting of dividends to brokerage accounts. Maybe I’m confused, but it seems that in the past, dividends were posted to accounts on the actual payable date. So if a dividend has a payable date of September 30, then the dividend would show up...

In the "What did you do today" thread, Khan notes: "Bought much stuff at farmers' market." This reminded me of a recent stop at Trader Joe's. It seems to me that stopping at Trader Joe's or the local famers market results in me buying extra stuff that I'd never buy during a normal/routine trip...

Although officially ER'd for several years, until recently, we've not needed to begin any organized portfolio withdrawals. That is changing and it occurs to me that while I've always thought in terms of a portfolio return and a SWR, I didn't have a specific plan to start that process. We have a...

It's been darn hot and humid here for the past few weeks, but has finally cooled down a bit, so yesterday was great weather. Went over to visit my Mom last evening and as I was walking into her place, her neighbor happened to walk by. He's an older gentleman, probably in his late 70's. I don't...

A friend of mine owns a lot in Citrus Springs, FL. His parents bought the lot about 35 years ago and gave it to him a few years ago. An internet search shows that it's a "planned" community, but from what I can tell, it still looks very undeveloped. Looks kind of weird to me. Can anyone shed any...

In another thread, CutThroat recently said: "This is one of the reasons I am electing to delay S.S. to age 70. This will allow me to spend more money before age 70 knowing that I've got a bigger paycheck in older years, if I live that long." Oddly enough, DW and I were just talking about this...

I'm in need of a new web hosting company. I only need enough space for a small website and e-mail service. Any suggestions?

I'm sure that many will find fault with my investment "philosophy", but after reading some of the recent threads on bond investing, etc., I want to pitch my "concept" to you. I wouldn't call this an investment strategy, but rather a mind-set that has developed over time. DW and I have been...

We are planning a cruise for March 2007. We've never purchased travel insurance before and have apparently never needed it. Thinking about it for this trip. Cost is about $200 on a $3800 cruise and air package. Any suggestions?

Hello Everyone. Like many of you, I stumbled across this forum while searching for information about early retirement and how to deal with it, both financially and personally. I've been reading the forum off and on for the past couple months and thought it was time to get involved. After leaving...