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Hello admins, I was looking through the User CP for an option to get rid of the reference to dryer sheets that appears under my username (recycles dryer sheets). I couldn't find an option to disable it. Is there such an option? If not, maybe the forum should consider eliminating that whole...

I'm sure that this has been discussed before, but as the economy changes, it's probably worth revisiting. For many of us, one of the main answers to the "How much money do I need to be able to retire" question is dependent on the annual percentage of return one's portfolio yields. Obviously, it...

I'm considering buying a decent amount (at least in my terms) of Vanguard's California Intermediate-Term Muni fund - VCADX - for tax purposes, and to stick with my AA, which is crying out for more bonds. (I am a resident of CA). With interest rates so low and an economic recovery likely in the...

I finally moved some money out of a high-fee investment I had at a “wealth management” company (although I am not wealthy), and am about to reinvest that money into Vanguard where I already have some investments. The money will be invested at a much lower fee. It wasn’t an easy decision for me...

Here’s my dilemma: With the market falling, my portfolio has taken a serious beating, roughly equivalent to the Dow. I’m 43, and don’t plan on retiring any time soon, but I’ve now started thinking about making some major changes to my investment strategy, and I’d be interested in hearing some...

Not to say that a few hundred thousand a year is necessarily in the category of "wealthy," but... I’ve noticed many posts from people in their 20s dreaming of becoming wealthy retirees, as well as many posts from people in their 50s and 60s who live wisely but modestly. While I find those...

Greetings. I’m 42, and at a fork in the road. Married with young children, young house, middle-aged business. Considering a transaction that would enable me to retire now, if that’s the direction I ultimately choose. I hope to gain some perspective here, from people in a similar situation.