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  1. RonBoyd

    My FICO Score

    For those that are worried about getting credit after retirement. This was sort of a surprise to me: I have not had a steady source of income for over twenty-five years... except SS. We run all expenditures through seven credit cards --about $4,000 a month (paid monthly). The $41,000 debt...
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    Private message failure

    I am unable to respond to a "private" message nor am I able to send a "private" message to the individual. After composing the message and clicking "send," I am returned to the input screen to start the process over again. What am I doing wrong?
  3. RonBoyd

    Why don't I stay logged-in?

    For the past week (or so), I have had to Log-in each time I visit. This is new behavior. Previously, I hadn't been required log-in for many years... it was always automatic. [edit] I just noticed; this may only happen when responding to e-mail notifications... not sure.
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    Malware/Virus Warning

    Periodically, I would get a popup warning of a Virus (and a very loud screeching noise) when going to early-retirement.org. The Browser becomes locked. I would have to close the open tab and re-open the site and it would behave as expected. Today, however, I cannot get the site to open without...
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    FBI and NIST Password Best Practice Article

    Here are the recommendations from NIST for your organization: Require everyone to use longer passwords or passphrases of 15 or more characters without requiring uppercase, lowercase, or special characters. Only require password changes when there’s a reason to believe your network has been...
  6. RonBoyd

    Pitch for VIDGO Streaming Service

    I am posting this for selfish reasons. It took quite a bit of research before I subscribed to VIDGO and don't want see it fail. https://mailchi.mp/f2dbeffeca74/flixed-newsletter-is-vidgo-doomed-to-fail?e=a0aaa5aaeb https://www.vidgo.com/ VIDGO Channels ACC ESPN A&E AHC (American Heros)...
  7. RonBoyd

    A new way make sure your parents don't outlive their money

    Really? https://moneywise.com/a/a-new-way-to-help-your-parents-live-a-long-prosperous-life?
  8. RonBoyd

    Secret Consumer Score

    https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/04/business/secret-consumer-score-access.html
  9. RonBoyd

    MarketWatch: "here’s all that I’ve gotten wrong"

    Nothing new here but is a good "starter" article: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/nearly-2-years-into-early-retirement-heres-all-that-ive-gotten-wrong-2019-08-19 Here is a video that was attached to the above article when I first saw it but seems to be missing now.
  10. RonBoyd

    Funding for Rural Broadband Expansion

    https://www.speedguide.net/news/the-fcc-approves-new-funding-for-rural-broadband-7025
  11. RonBoyd

    What investors can learn from 'Jeopardy' phenom

    https://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=722198188 See from https://www.marketwatch.com/story/what-investors-can-learn-from-jeopardy-phenom-james-holzhauer-2019-05-24?mod=mw_theo_homepage
  12. RonBoyd

    Interesting Hack

    Yesterday, DW was unable to make any calls on her cell phone. A "No SIM card" error message was showing at the top of the screen. I, first, rebooted the phone... no joy. I, then, removed the card and put it back in and rebooted. Still no change. So I said this needs to be handled by AT&T. So we...
  13. RonBoyd

    R.I.P. Tioga George

    https://blog.vagabonders-supreme.net/2019/02/dear-readers.html
  14. RonBoyd

    a painful unwinding of the FIRE movement

    https://www.marketwatch.com/story/an-expected-obliteration-of-financial-assets-threatens-to-kill-fire-movement-2018-12-18 <chuckle>
  15. RonBoyd

    Digital Driver's License

    Would you opt for a digital driver’s license on your smartphone? https://clark.com/cars/digital-drivers-licenses/
  16. RonBoyd

    The State of the World in 24 Minutes

    It took a couple days for me to get around to watching this and Wow!
  17. RonBoyd

    105 YO retired for 40 years

    This 105-Year-Old Martini Lover Has Been Retired for Almost 40 Years. Here Are Her Smartest Money Moves Sorry about that: 105-Year-Old Retiree Shares Savings Advice | Money
  18. RonBoyd

    Early Retirement Is Overrated: Here’s What We Plan to Do Instead

    https://www.gobankingrates.com/retirement/planning/early-retirement-overrated-plan/
  19. RonBoyd

    Suze Orman – A Wet Blanket on FIRE

    https://yourmoneyoryourlife.com/suze-orman-fire-movement/
  20. RonBoyd

    Costco Printer Ink refill

    (As long as I have been using this site, I still can't figure out how to search -- no matter what. or how I put it in the "Search" box, I get a gagillion choices; none of which are useful.) Anyway, has anyone used the Costco ink refill service? Costco Photo Center: Inkjet Refill Service That...
  21. RonBoyd

    7 Things You Can Learn

    https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/fire-movement-lessons-early-retirement_us_5ad8c586e4b03c426dac4e01?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000618
  22. RonBoyd

    RIP: Barbara Alston

    Barbara Alston: Singer with Sixties girl group The Crystals whose voice lit up their Phil Spector-produced hits | The Independent
  23. RonBoyd

    Super Bowl LI: Fox Sports Wins With a Cord Cutting Touchdown!

    Probably doesn't apply to most of us but... Super Bowl LI: Fox Sports Wins With a Cord Cutting Touchdown! | Audioholics
  24. RonBoyd

    How to Watch TV Without Cable

    "How to Watch TV Without Cable: A Complete Guide to Streaming & Free Over-the-Air TV" -- Kindle Edition 84-page book FREE at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Watch-Without-Cable-Over-Air-ebook/dp/B01MSIJTDC/
  25. RonBoyd

    Mint.com Alternatives

    https://wallethacks.com/mint-com-alternatives-money-apps-fresher-mint-dot-com/
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