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Has anyone here used a house sitter for the winter months while you are away? We need to find someone to watch our house and a dog this winter. I have no idea what to pay or where to find a trustworthy person. Can anyone give me some advice?

We have the opportunity to go on a cruise to the Caribbean. We love to snorkel, my wife can't hike anywhere, and we love picturesque beaches. What islands would you visit? I want to swim with stingrays. Is there anywhere else to do that besides the Caymans?

I need a little advice. I am closing in on my retirement date. We will be spending the winters at our place in Florida. So, the advice I am looking for is about banking. Our checking account is in a local bank—because they are really close to home. How easy is internet banking? (My wife pays...

I'm driving to FL next week and usually go through downtown Atlanta. How messed up is the traffic because of the closing of I-85????

I saw this article and thought some of the members here might be interested in it. Homes associations that once protected residents now prey on them | Bradenton Herald

My DW and I both have IRAs that are earning approx. 7%. I have a 403b that is earning approx 3%. We have a projected monthly budget need (after Soc. Sec.) of $3000. It seems obvious to me that when I retire (class of 2017), I should begin by withdrawing the full $3000 from the 403b account...

We are getting our family together in Homossassa Florida in February (just trying to escape the cold). We've rented a house where we can stay together. I'm looking for suggestions on things to do and places to eat in the area.

I need someone who is better at math than me to answer a question. it has to do with whether or not I should continue to license my moped--that I presently use to commute--although I use it to run around town as much as possible during spring, summer and fall. My austerity budget in RE calls...

I need some advice. My parents are snow birds who have owned a house in Florida for 26 years. They announced that they are too old to make the migration trip anymore, so they are ready to give me their Florida house. I’m three years away from ER. Originally, I had intended to allow Dad to...

I just got an IPhone. I'm looking for people who have a golf GPS app on their phone. What do you recommend and why do you like it? I'm too cheap to go out and buy a real golf GPS and pay the subscription price. I've heard there are good apps out there, but I would like advise on which one to...

Hi! I'm joinng the class of 2017. I'll be 66 years old--which to many won't seem like an early retirement. I'm a minister and most ministers don't back away from active work until they are in their 70s. But I'm tired and ready to rest...if you can call bicycling, kayaking and golf resting...