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I need to book a "multi city" flight, as I'm flying into one location, cruising to another, then flying home. In one booking: From Home to A then From B to Home = If I put all that in, I get a price of about $2000. However, instead if I book separately: One way Home to A: $200 One way B to...

Long story shorter: I need some mild vision correction, but am perfectly safe and fine in the world aside from needing readers. Distance is going on one eye. Got a scrip (costco eye doc) for glasses this summer but didn't fill because I procrastinate. Decided I want to try contacts instead (keep...

We switched from Geico to SF in March to save about $150 per year and to simplify when we moved our homeowners to them as well (no multiline as the issuer isn't SF, they are just the broker). 6 month renewal came up today, wiped that out, up $150 already - instead of $1100, it's $1250. Looked...

All park entrances are currently closed, mainly due to massive erosion from the north entrance and overall safety. Just a heads up for anyone with summer plans. I'm sure the other entrances will reopen, but the North inbound route looks like it will need major repairs, and the flooding...

Please have another read of the community rules (found at the bottom of every page). And, in particular, the 2nd paragraph: The intent of that paragraph is "don't be a jerk", simple, right? Most members know well enough to avoid certain topics, or recognize inappropriate posting from others...

I recently tripped and fell in the (private/gated) parking lot of an HOA/condo community. Without getting into all the details, assume you agree I tripped over something that a reasonable person would say "well that's setup for someone to trip and fall"... Cuts and scraps and a banged up arm...

We always like to remind others to include wiggle room for lumpy expenses in their budgets, and often see folks projecting plans for retirement that seem to miss the irregular big things that can crop up. For us this year was a doozy. I figured this might be a good place to capture them to just...

So.... Let's say something was bolted into place in concrete and now needs to be moved. And let's say it was bolted in with the type of anchor that expands below the surface and only goes in, not out. 1/2", 4" anchors, heavy duty, pic below But the unit that's anchored needs to be moved, and...

I'm doing PT on a shoulder injury in hopes of avoiding surgery. This week my therapist used one of these super pulsating massage guns and wow... I am having my least-pain day after it. Maybe a coincidence, and just a result of everything else in therapy, but it's a pretty big difference. So...

I signed a contract for a pool and the end of July. I live in S.Fla, I have always wanted one, and being home pushed me over the edge. I researched companies, got plenty of quotes, BBB reviews, etc., and signed. I knew to allow some leeway in the timeline for county/covid delays, but figured...

Last summer, I apparently had a mild muscle tear in my shoulder (not the rotator cuff). It was sore for a few weeks, then it wasn't....and then it was again. My ortho doc (whom I trust and like) says it's a calcification around the now-old tear, and the discomfort is the result of inflammation...

After months of cooking-at-home with more frequency, I've run through my limited rolodex of go-to recipes way too many times. So...I'm using a coupon code to try Hello Fresh next week - DH and I should get a kit for 3 dinners for 2, arriving Monday night, figure that's our Tues/Wed/Thur...

A recent discussion with a friend has me curious: Do you have a "set" side of the bed with your spouse/partner? Or do you not care? How about when travelling and staying in hotels etc.? I'll refrain from adding my thoughts for a bit, as I don't want to "poison" the poll!

I know it's not Thursday, but we have a lovely ongoing thread for these: http://www.early-retirement.org/forums/f27/its-funny-joke-thursday-20756-235.html

My parents have narrowed down their "next home" choices to two neighborhoods, but have yet to find the ideal lot/house come available. But over the past 60+ days, the right houses haven't come available. They decided to sell first, then buy. They were hoping for a buyer who can be flexible...

I live in a "normal" SFH community (not a condo, still cut my own lawn, no gates, no club, but common areas, a small park and dock, are maintained). Low fee, low service kinda normal. Rules are somewhat loose and haven't changed much since the 80's. Suddenly, our board proposes that they want...

Thinking about getting a small safe for central storing of important docs, passports, etc., for our house, but not sure which way to go. Priorities are fire/water safe, and a reasonable size for documents and small valuables. I like the idea of a small portable unit to pick up and go, link a...

I'm considering a Costco membership but not sure I'll use it enough. I have a warehouse very close to me and took a walk around yesterday but wasn't enamored. That may just be me. Here's a few things holding me back: I already save 20% on Gas as I stock up on Publix $40 for $50 gas cards for...

I ER'd last summer, with severance + full medical through this August. Yay, timing... we're more than a decade away from Medicare, and budgeted pretty well for HC, assuming the world doesn't completely go insane. Original plan was to ACA in August-17 under a qualifying change due to job, or...

3:20 pm on a Friday heading into what would have been one of those glorious reprieves - the 3 day weekend! The kind where everyone is out of the office and you don't even need to check email.............ahhhh Oh wait I retired 3 weeks ago, so it's just...days. Oh and bugger that means i have to...

tl;dr version: FA's are bad, Index funds good. Nice commentary, mixed with comedy, about how fees are structured in most retirement plans, and some legislative changes coming next year.

Lurking for a while for inspiration and tips but hi! DH and are are in the OMY after OMY.... but we are for sure now in the OMQ (quarter) of the extra year just to finish some financial things off... we will be FIRE'd both at 46 if things go right!