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    Cell Phones Overseas

    It actually maxes out after 10 days, so max cost is $100 per month. But still expensive compared to other options.
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    Pay Tax yearly on I-bond Interest

    This is a link to a spreadsheet for an I-bond calculator. You just need to enter the month/year of purchase and the purchase amount for each bond. It will calculate the value of each bond for every month for what ever year you select. I Bond Portfolio Calculator
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    tending to my mother's tv remotely

    Wouldn't something like this work? https://www.amazon.com/Broadlink-RM-Mini3-Universal-Controller-Compatible/dp/B01FK2SDOC "IR Smart Universal Remote Hub BroadLink RM Mini 3 is a smart IoT remote control that can be easily to install and use. With it, you can remote control various home...
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    Oil change on very low mileage vehicle

    The VW/Audi service techs don't drain the oil from the bottom, they suck it out from the top with an extractor.
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    What to do with big payoff?

    I refinanced in July, 2.23% for 30 year fixed rate. No points or loan origination fees.
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    What to do with big payoff?

    Most mortgage companies will recast your mortgage for a fee of a couple hundred dollars after making a large lump sum payment. They will calculate a new lower mortgage payment based on the new principal owed amount, keeping all other mortgage terms (rate, years remaining) the same.
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    Update on Cord Cutting (Cable TV) - 2021 version

    You can easily add an adapter to a Firestick to use wired ethernet. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074TC662N/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
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    Stripped Screw Head Removal

    The bits in the original post have the left handed drill bit built into the top side, and then after drilling, you flip the bit around and use the bottom side in the picture to remove the screw.
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