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When you retired--if you moved to a new home--how did you figure out how much to spend on the new house you purchased? I recently was doing some research that suggested 30% of monies a retiree had was the rule of thumb (for retirees) to put down for their home. I have no clue as to how they...

Looks like American isn't going down, so I would like to use some frequent flyer miles; but seems like you end up spending 60-70K miles for every trip. Has anyone here been able to book an international trip using frequent flyer miles at the coach level using the minimum miles? I have tried...

Just got back from Thailand and Cambodia (loved it!), and now wanting to plan a 3 weeks (hope that's enough) tour of some of the European countries more east like: Hungary; Croatia; Poland; Czech Republic; Romania; Slovakia; Bulgaria; Slovenia; Ukraine; etc. etc. etc. I think it might be...

Leaving for Thailand in couple months, and wondering if it really is worth another 3 days to hit Ankar Wat? Anyone been there? Worth the time????

Any ideas on how to unstick the pushbutton cellular Levelor blinds??? ??? This seems to happen about 3 times a year--and I'm careful to raise them up straight--and, after talking to a tech who installs them, seems to be a common complaint. I did write the Levelor company, but seems you have to...

The decorative plastic pieces on my garage windows broke, so they were taken down by the painter last month. In the interim, being in Phoenix, the heat was bearing down thru those 4 - 11"x41" clear garage windows and became totally unbearable it was so hot in the garage; so, I cut 4 pieces out...

Since I had an Professor (well over a Millionaire and did it all himself) that taught Principles of Investing who believed totally in no bonds but 100% stocks always--and it now seems that's Warren Buffet's philosophy also--I wondered if anyone here was 100% in stocks and retired???? Cramer...

I've done about all the computer investigation on my own that I can, so thought I would turn to the forum here and see if anyone has answers: I have a polyp on my uterus--not Cancerous according to the biopsy--and now the Dr. wants to give me a complete hysterectomy. After doing alot of...

This question (I hope) pertains to visiting Asia and South American countries, also, but what I am wondering is how long to allow myself to travel to, say, for example: Poland Hungary Croatia Romania Bulgaria Czech Republic I have a list of about the same length for countries in Asia I want to...

Anyone here subscribe to Zack's? And, if so, what is your opinion of it????

Since I was thrown over a car when I was 21, the problems with my one shoulder started just recently. It took over 40 years to come to a head it seems, but the one shoulder is starting to cause some pain and weakness. I just had a bone density and no problems--except where I landed on the...

AARP's annual event is this 2011 in L.A. Living close to there (I'm in Phoenix) and being able to drive to the convention seems like a plus; but, wanting to investigate further as to the benefit of attending this event, I started digging on the net. Nothing. I mean nothing insofar as reviews...

From my homework, it seems that the wild Alaskan salmon from Copper River or the Yukon is the best. Regardless, does anyone here buy wild Alaskan salmon that is shipped to your house? I am looking to purchase good quality--at not ridiculous prices--good wild Alaskan salmon to eat.???

Does everyone here who has to pay for the Bloomberg channel on tv buy it? And watch it? Worth it or not??????? Thanks! (I couldn't seem to find a post on this in the archives.)

Does anyone know of a website in English that gives listings of studios or even rooms to rent for a month stay in Paris or in Rome (or any major Italian metro)? Thank you.???

Have been doing some research on this and, much to my surprise, am not finding all that much. Lots of polygamy research but little on multiple marrying. Anyone here want to venture an opinion--or have you found some actual data--on why some people marry over and over again? I'm talking like 5...

I did a search to see if anyone has posted anything on thermostat settings and either nobody has or I am missing them. Regardless, I was wondering how the electronics/weather pros here set their thermostats.??? I did a study of our weather in Phoenix here by the hour and seems that the changes...

I've had AAA for years, but last night showed me how much even AAA is trying to scam you out of money. Really disappointing experience and quite the eyeopener for me: Getting into the car I found the battery was dead, so I call who else? AAA. Figure I (again) did not close the door all the...

I'm posting this, because this is on Yahoo this morning and I am so blown away by the number. Are they kidding? One in 4 Americans has a hard time getting a job because of their criminal record? Where have I been? In LaLa Land? It wouldn't even occur to me that someone's done prison time...

Anyone just come back from Vegas and know of a nice, clean and not expensive place to stay on or near the Strip? My son and his girl have a time share on the Strip condo loan from her father, but I have to find a place for me to stay. We'll be there mid-May, so I probably need to book stuff...

This car was made in Mexico in 1903. From what I gather, a group of Mormons immigrated down there and made these, but, in all honesty, I haven't done enough homework on the Olvera to confirm anything. Regardless, there are only 5 of these left around today, and a nice gent who has one that...

People Of Wal-Mart Gobs of WalMartians for your viewing puh-leasure...:rolleyes: (Note how many guys in drag go in there. Fellas, at least crop that beard when you wear makeup...geesh...)

YouTube - Tim Hawkins- Old Rock Star Songs

If you can get this to Full Screen, you are in for a treat. This is just amazing...or, at least, I sat there with my mouth open: YouTube - Sapporo Beer Commercial - Legendary Biru

I was researching the cost of just plain green tapered candles on Amazon, and almost had a heart attack the prices were so high for beeswax candles (beeswax doesn't drip). Anyway, I found two techniques that make your candles not drip that might help someone else if you want to get away with...