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Streaming Paramount + w/Showtime $80 annually ($60/annual next year dropping Showtime due to $40 increase). Philo, $25/month. Hulu (shared, free). Peacock $20/annual (will be dropping when expires). Amazon Prime $9/month. Just put up an antennae for live sports. Currently paying about $42/monthly.

Read Consumer Reports. We have had good luck with their picks and I would believe them over any salesperson.

Best Battery Tire Inflator For Car? This one works and it is fast! https://www.amazon.com/Slime-40026-Heavy-Direct-Inflator/dp/B005Z8HAUK/ref=psdc_155346011_t2_B00BSG2XX2?th=1

Downsized home If building new, ask about a zero entry home (no steps at entryway or in garage).

Water Heater You may also want to check out the new heat pump water heaters. They are super-efficient and may qualify for a rebate. https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/heat-pump-water-heaters

Chip and Pin I just ordered PIN's for two different VISA signature cards from USAA and Chase. No problems getting them. I would try Chase again!

Probate Our fee was $2000 for the lawyer only. Check around, we were quoted 2000-3500 with different lawyers doing similar work.

Mold in attic This is an excellent show which may fix your problem.

Red Pocket Mobile If you have an unlocked phone, you can go with Red Pocket Mobile. It works great and you can pick your provider based on coverage in your area. I use the AT&T sim provided by Red Pocket and get 5G data service (when I am not using WIFI). https://www.redpocket.com/plans/annual

CD Rates 20-Month Select CD 2.00% Annual Percentage Yield Accurate as of 5/13/2022. APY is subject to change. ALLY Bank https://www.ally.com/go/bank/20m-select-cd/?CP=EML400002574

Turnoff water AND depressurize Aside from a fire, water will do the most damage. We always shut the water off when gone more than a couple of days. It is easy, just close the valve (city water), turn off hot water heater (if electric just throw the breaker), and shut off the icemaker. We also...

Not all states protect rolled over 401K's to an IRA. Wyoming is one of them and that is one of the reasons I did not roll into an IRA. 401K's may also have a stable value fund where IRA's do not.

Net Worth https://www.shnugi.com/networth-percentile-calculator/?min_age=0&max_age=0&networth=0#results This site gives you an idea where your household stands in terms of net worth. Include your assets (cash, investments, realistic home value, current vehicle value, etc.), then subtract your...

Home monitor We use the Canary All-In-One device. If you have good wifi at home, these is an economical home security system. You don't need a monthly plan, you can see live into the house with your connected device, it will show you the current home temp and humidity, along with any motion...

Home Expenses $100/month for taxes and $65 for insurance. Replacement value of home is $350,000. Taxes with a veteran's discount are low in Wyoming.