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    What did you do today? - 2023/2024 version

    Softball game here! We played great and won and enjoyed some beers and comradery post victory. Yea for retirement!
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    Before and After, A picture journey for a home.

    Now...live in it as your primary home for two years, and assuming you have not taken a capital gains exemption in the last 5 years sell it, reap the profits tax free and do it again! You will be retired in no time, not to mention never short of a project and a beautiful new home.
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    scanning home photos ... how to organize!?

    Some 10+ years ago I went whole hog on making our life a digital library (which took the better part of 2 years)(be patient). For Hardware: In the early days I used my own server with Microsoft Media Center as my manager. Then as that neared its end of life, I moved to my own Unix server and...
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    Selling house septic inspection

    Having sold a house recently with a septic we accepted 10K less without a septic inspection. Some things that work are better left "as is."
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    ACA/Roth conversion dance--pls advise

    Thank you! Great information.
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    Are Full Oil Changes Gone Forever?

    This topic is now about a typo and not the last full oil change. Even this oil manufacturer says you should change their oil at regular intervals.
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    Are Full Oil Changes Gone Forever?

    Interesting typo I suppose read the fine print on the graphic (it says filter not oil and filter).
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    Are Full Oil Changes Gone Forever?

    https://www.pennzoil.com/en_us/warranty.html
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    Thinking of attempting a 1/2 marathon

    +1 Spot on. Start small, work your way up. Pay close attention to pain. Don't ignore it.
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    Are Full Oil Changes Gone Forever?

    Agreed. :coolsmiley:
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    Are Full Oil Changes Gone Forever?

    I recall a study some 15 years ago where samples were taken every 1k. The study died because it went on too long and funding dried up. This is way before these oil warranties ever started showing up. Of course there was lots evidence at that time that the premium filters and top offs gave the...
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    Uninsured Motorist in Florida

    I would recommend this to anyone who wants to save money while only incurring minimal additional risk. I have removed my coverage in Florida. In Vermont (my previous state of residence) I was able to reduce the coverages to the minimum required while maintaining my above average liability...
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    Are Full Oil Changes Gone Forever?

    Since the days my grandpa introduced me to oil ratings and said the synthetic will always be at the best rating I have never looked back. Any car I've maintained has always received synthetic oil. Before today I would always go 7500 miles between filter changes and 15000 to full oil changes...
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    Revisiting the Quicken vs. Moneydance discussion

    I have been Quicken since 1992 and have always upgraded and now a subscriber. My history is rich and preserved well. For me the cost of Quicken in not an issue. I made my first retirement plan in Quicken and I credit it for giving me an early tool to get FIREd. I REd in 2022 at 52 yrs...
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    Spendthrift Heirs - What To Do?

    As I was on my morning walk, I realized you should enjoy great all expenses paid vacations with your family/heirs. If you plan on giving (it) to them, then why not enjoy it with them!
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    Have you given up on DIY?

    Great topic! Thank you all for "wasting another perfectly good hour" I could have been fixing something...
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    Insurance companies pulling out of risk areas

    Hello all, I am new to this forum and this is my first post, please let me know if I am out of line in anyway. I am a new central FL resident as of 2021. I am insured, however my 2003 home had to go uninsured for a period of time until the hurricane risk passed for the season (this clearly...
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