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    What have you read recently?

    Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee A sadlook at the extermination of a culture
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    Wealth Accumulation

    1. Was fortunate to get a degree that led to a decent income. 2. Worked hard to get degree, worked even harder in residency so graduated with an entitled attitude telling myself I should be able to enjoy the good life. The good life being nice cars, homes, etc. Wasted a year doing this. 3. Read...
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    Wealth Accumulation

    Big thumbs up on Building a house from ground up…..Much respect.
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    I think Vanguard Just Called Me Difficult and Expensive

    I remember a time long long ago when we had an actual flagship representative who would meet with us on the regular and take care of stuff like this. The good old days of Vanguard….
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    Financial expectations of a God parent?

    Just researched all of this for the US and much of Western Europe as DW is in a similar circumstance. I found that, as Robbie said, you have no obligation unless both parents die. There were some small financial obligations surrounding ceremony, etc., but not after. Stand tough!
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    Retiring at the start of a down turn... oddly at peace.

    Went to PT a few years ago. Paid off house when market was closer to 4800. Was gonna pull the trigger:-/ Continuing to work to build up a bit more cash buffer in case this is more protracted than expected although it’s also hard to not take advantage of this excellent buying opportunity. Lol….my...
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    How to tell someone ...

    Hopefully this guy moved on in life with better friends…..
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    Learning another language?

    I’ve been learning French for a few years. I didn’t like Rosetta Stone that much bc as some users have described it’s hard to learn some of the complexities through pictures. I attended an immersion coarse in Ville Franche, a small town just north of Nice. Excellent Instructors and setting...
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    RIP - Naomi Judd

    It’s irresponsible to say her doctor has some explaining to do based on your anecdotal experience. Patients have varying responses to anti-depressants and she may have exhausted all options including ECT, etc. It is quite tragic and a good example how mental illness doesn’t respect the...
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    What I don't miss about work.

    What did you do Street?
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    Blow That Dough! -2021

    Perfect!! Now I’ll know how to explain this to my wife. Thank you
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    Blow That Dough! -2021

    Dumb question After reading Robbie B’s posts on BTD regarding Wagyu beef I went to suggested site. I had no idea the steaks were marbled with that much fat! In general I don’t like fat in my steaks preferring a leaner cut. I assume however this is completely different than the fat in my Kroger...
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    Morocco-Spain-Portugal

    Thanks Old Shooter. Do you still have contacts for your guides by any chance?
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    Morocco-Spain-Portugal

    My wife and I are going to be visiting Europe with family next summer. We’re going to have 10-14 days to ourselves before family’s arrival and hoped to explore Morocco, Portugal and western Spain. We’ve also considered flying into the Canary Islands before starting in Morocco. I have a feeling...
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