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    Sold Bond Funds at a loss of $ 9000, what now ?

    I'm in a similar situation and wondering about the wash sale rule. Does selling a TIPS fund and buying individual TIPS or treasuries count as a wash sale? I have plenty of gains to offset (options in a taxable account), so I was planning to make some sales. However I image I'd want to buy some...
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    Why are Some (Most?) Dentists Con Artists?

    I had a similar although cheaper experience. I am kinda lazy and so sometimes I'd go to a dentist every 6 months, and sometimes I would lapse for 2-4 years. Regardless of the duration, especially when changing the dentist, my teeth would accumulate 3 fillings worth of damage. 6 months? "These 3...
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    perspectives on (and the choice of) the best 1st world countries to retire to?

    I am in an industry where the skills are applicable internationally (tech, and one of the sectors that is presently over-hyped); I naturally spend very little money, so I'm currently saving a lot and pondering early retirement. However, I don't really like the USA as the retirement destination...
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