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https://thehustle.co/drunk-shopping-survey? Who's guilty here? Your thoughts on this article?

Just a pity rant of sorts... Well, my military retirement has come and passed - it appears my first "check of the month" (pension) will hit my account on 4/1 (how appropriate!! :laugh:) I returned to my state gov job I have been on military leave from - that was a zoo in itself - ended up...

Hello all! (Hello again to many of you still here!) I discovered this site back in 2007, and at that time I had the goal of retiring by 2020. Good news -- it's coming to fruition! I'll be retiring from the USN Feb 1, with an additional hefty chunk from the VA for service-connected...

Good morning all! :greetings10: I joined a few years ago - and thanks to the wonderful folks here, the gears have been turning and my plans to FIRE in 2020 are most definitely on track. USN reservist on recall orders, on military leave from state job, married a couple years ago - DH was laid...

Well, it looks like I am finally going to take the plunge into Roth IRA's - however, I am only 50% sure of "why" (tax exempt gains). I can max out contributions to the Roth as well as my TSP/traditional 401k. (this will be doable for the foreseeable future - at least until retirement in 2020)...

Good afternoon! We are currently working with an architect for a slew of home-improvement projects. First in order are the simultaneous projects of the new deck in the back and an additional basement bathroom. Please share your pics of your decks/patio, and if you had it built or DIY, please...

All this talk about RV's has us investigating RV options. We are planning on funding this while still working between now and 2020. The big ticket list includes two motorcycles, residence upgrades, and a RV. The house and upgrades will be completely paid off in 6-8 years. (nlt 2019) The goal is...

I searched and found a thread on this very topic - however, can't reply to it since it is "too old"... Just caved in and replaced my old favorite "dumb phone" with an iPhone today - what are your favorite FREE apps? And the ones that are so awesome, you just had to pay for them? I guess it...

"Roth IRA accounts can only accept money paid in that has come from taxable compensation, otherwise referred to as taxable income." Am I correct in reading this that I will be able to contribute to a Roth account from my pension funds since they will be taxed by Uncle Sam? If we can get a tax...

Since we have so many folks who sound like they have military ID's - how many of you make a trek to the "local" base to utilize your base priviliges? How is your local commissary? Px/Bx/NEX? Class VI? Is gas cheaper on your local base as well? Or do you prefer to shop online from the...

Our refrigerator plans have just bene derailed. We planned on moving the kitchen fridge down to replace the basement bar fridge when we redo the kitched in 2012. ( basement fridge is old and produces condensation puddles in the produce drawers & bottom shelf) which is used to keep pilsner...

Are there any crazy Raider fans in NoCal from the ER board who might be attending the Raider game the Sunday after Thanksgiving? Also looking for suggestions of different (non artsy) stuff to do in the general bay area? We are leaving Sacramento early Sat morning. Have plenty of time to...

Gotta love Facebook. Background: Married in early 20's to a man with three kids, ages 5, 6, 7. They lived with us more often than not over the next 10 years (when their father and I divorced) due to their "Jerry Springeresque" mother. Now in their early/mid 20's, they all live within 20...

I know there are a few active duty folks on this board. What is your experience dealing with Tricare? It seems that in a non-military area, it is basically insurance (almost makes me want to be attached to a regular military base with a decent-sized hospital!) The 72 hour referrals are what...

We are flying into Medford, OR - will be staying in a treehouse (ziplines!)the first couple nights, then driving up the OR coast for a few days. Spending 2-3 days with friends in Vancouver, WA/Portland, OR (microbrewers/ww rafting/hiking), then heading up to Seattle (oyster festival 1st wknd of...

Completely re-doing the kitchen is on the list of things to do...and it's finally getting closer (within the next 12 mos). We were at IKEA, and I fell in love with many of the features in their kitchen drawer/cabinet systems. Internet searches bring up a myriad of opinions. Consumer Reports...

How much/often do you procrastinate? This is my final semester of grad school, and I am practically frozen! I cannot seem to get motivated to get moving on one of my classes - already discussed my coursework with the professor - as long as I slide into the last day with all my stuff completed...

Good morning all, I know there is a handful (or two!) of current military reservists here on the board - would you kindly complete the 10 question survey here: Thesis Survey - Military Reserve/Guard Members For those of you who have military reserve employees who work with/for you, would...

Just finished recruiting school (US Navy) where we discussed (at length!) social networking websites and their role in society today (particularly our target market area). There is even an instruction for recruiters to have and maintain their own Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. accounts...

Best of intentions from the parents - I am a book worm...so, they got me a Kindle. Dad has a Sony reader, and my brother has a Kindle - both enjoy their techno words. I tried it...does not bend, most books must be purchased (!), I might lose or break it, and there is no book sharing (yet)...

Are there any "secrets" and things to avoid when dealing with residence in NJ, and income earned in NYC? Is there also city tax to be paid? Hoping for advice from board members who have experience with this. Is one tax software better to use in this scenario than others? W2 income...

Last fall we made 5 5x10 raised beds - dirt & clippings in the boxes - it's almost spring and time to play! This will be my & DBF's first suburban/adult garden. We both grew up in gardening families, so it's not a completely foreign topic. (I have had numerous plants & potted patio gardens...

Well, not to FIRE yet...I am accepting a 24 month recall to active duty as a reserve officer recruiter - starting in April. :whistling: To say the least, I am thrilled! :clap:No moving, just a different office, environment, and co-workers for a while right here at home in NJ. At this point, I am...

With all the blender/BM/BT talk on other threads, it sounds like quite a few of us are whipping up [-]healthy[/-] yummy smoothies. What's your fave? My typical breakfast smoothie is: LARGE handful spinach/kale/other greens (fresh or froz) 1/2-1 banana abt 1/2 c blueberries (froz) abt 1/2...

The topic on taking out the debit card from the wallet in another post got me thinking about my HEAVY purse size wallet. Most women tend to have larger wallets - I only carry mine IF I have my purse on me. Trips to movies or dinners, I detest carrying a purse, so just hand DBF my ID & a credit...