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Anyone here have Punctal Plugs inserted for dry eyes? Did they help? I checked the Medicare website and found no mention of whether they are covered.

I'm sure many of you have experienced a scenario where an elderly parent has some type of medical emergency that triggers the inevitable conversation of living alone versus moving in with family or a facility. My DM is approaching 90 and has lived alone for 10+ years since dad passed. And she...

Anybody sign up for the USAA SafePilot program for auto insurance? It appears to be a phone app that tracks your driving habits.

Anyone here had the pleasure of visiting Canyon de Chelly National Monument in northeastern Arizona? I am intrigued by this place and may look to hire a Navajo guide and experience this national treasure. It appears to be nowhere near any airports, so Albuquerque may be the best option. That...

I've been reading about the use of Ashwagandha, the medicinal herb from India. Supposed to do lots of great things, like lower blood pressure, help treat diabetes, improve sleep, etc. Funny thing, one article says it's been around since at least 2000BC. Another article (in WebMD of all things)...

DW is prodding me to get the RSV vaccine tomorrow. Any reports of side affects for those of you getting the shot? Hopefully mild.

I live in a concrete block home in Florida that was built in 2015. I recently acquired a CO2 meter and found the level is consistently around 1150 ppm in most of the rooms. With the oppressive summer heat and humidity, we keep the windows closed and the AC running all the time. Doing a little...

So I'm seeing articles about billions of dollars getting withdrawn for our nations banks. Since most banks are FDIC insured, any losses would be covered up to $250K, is it a fair assumption that this cash is being withdrawn by wealthy folks with quite a bit more than $250K in their accounts. And...

I am interested in replacing our aging La Z Boy recliners. I've heard some good things about the Stressless brand. Any Stressless owners out there? Looking at their website, the chair/ottoman combo looks really comfy. I will need to find a local dealer to test out some options. I understand they...

My 9-year old home has 10 wired and interconnected smoke/C02 alarms. In the past couple years I have had several middle-of-the night chirping events, despite changing the backup batteries annually. The glowing red/green lights on half of the alarms indicate they are operating on battery power...

Tesla is dropping the price on some models, perhaps to qualify for the tax incentive (hard to say). A long range Model Y was priced in the mid $60K, and now is priced at $52,900. With the $7,500 tax credit, it drops to $45,190. This comes when Tesla is finally cranking Model Y's out at their...

So I live near a very interesting attraction at Apollo Beach, FL (just south of Tampa). You have probably heard of our famous manatee population. Well they get cold in the winter when the ocean temps drop into the 70's. They gravitate to warm spring-fed lakes and streams. And they also flock to...

Sorry if this has been covered in another thread, but has anyone seen what the I-bond rate will be effective Jan 1, 2023?

I attended grade school back in the 60's and, along with many of you, was taught the basic metric system. Grams, centimeters, all that fun stuff. I distinctly remember teachers emphasizing "we will be transitioning to this system in the coming years." A decade later I noticed gas station pumps...

Anybody have experience about the value and utility of Apple AirTags? I'm thinking about purchasing a few of these to put on my e-bikes, automobile, etc. I'm not sure how savvy current thieves are at identifying these tags when they steal your stuff. Maybe a waste of money, maybe not.

Anybody using this service provided to Vanguard PAS customers? I just received a message from Vanguard offering me: "This service involves selling a security that has experienced a loss and replacing that security with a different holding designed to maintain your asset allocation. Primarily, a...

This may be in the running for obscure question of the month, but I am asking if anyone has a recommendation for a brand of plumber's food-grade grease?

I saw an Moen advertisement for this leak detector that will send a message to your phone if it detects a leak. Might be handy for the laundry room? There was a code on the website that offers it for $49. Anybody out there try this or something similar?

The other day I was in a little funk and realized that I was, once again, watching too much cable news. So many bad things happening, and so many hours to rehash the same stories. I thought it might be helpful for me just sit quietly for a few minutes and think about and acknowledge some things...

I am in the process of listing a car that will go for $65-70K. I'm wondering about how to handle the money. Maybe the safest option is to meet the buyer at his/her bank and get a bank check made? Anybody out there handle a high-dollar sale differently?

So I was perusing a Subaru Dealership website. A little chat window popped up where "Danaille" asked if there was anything she could help me with? I said I was in the initial stages of looking and wondered if they had an inventory of Outbacks. She said yes they did and would be happy to connect...

Planning a summer get-together with all the kids and grandkids (age 4-13). They are spread around Florida to North Carolina, so I'm trying to find a midpoint location so nobody has to drive more than 4 hours. Pine Mountain, GA seems to fit. There are a number of interesting VRBO's and Airbnbs...

We are midway through a complete master bath renovation. The new shower floor tile was just installed and looks really nice, except several tiles appear to have cracks. They may be hairline or deep, hard to tell. The grout has not been done yet. I am wondering how much trouble it would be for...

Anybody get the email for this new Vanguard service for PAS clients? "Your new active equity offer is here We’re pleased to announce that you now have access to an expanded active equity lineup, exclusive to Personal Advisor clients. If you have an appetite for more active exposure, here’s...

As part of our master bath remodel, we are looking to replace the contractor-grade low-flow toilet with something more powerful that requires only one flush, and also includes a bidet feature. Any recommendations?