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Nemo2
Today 02:22 PM
Poll: When we go out to eat, I'd rather...
Lived on wildebeest, every meal for a week, once in the Selous.......not strange, but pungent when sweating after ingesting that much. Does Arby's count? (1,060 views, 52 replies)
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Moemg
Today 02:21 PM
city pass
I would skip it in Washington . There is so much to see there that is free that it probably would be a waste . We have visited Washington several times and the only museum we paid for was the Spy... (197 views, 5 replies)
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2B
Today 02:20 PM
Firecalc and SWR
And it is? Notice he did a 40 year run without SS and got a 4.89%. I think that's what he wants to reconcile against the traditional 4%. (22 views, 6 replies)
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palomino
Today 02:20 PM
Plan through employer or not
You have all been extremely helpful. I will get the Bogleheads Guide, I have seen it mentioned on this site a couple of days ago. I am not online again until next Monday, but I have learned more... (164 views, 17 replies)
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tangomonster
Today 02:17 PM
Ch-ch-ch-changes
Sorry to hear about this---but your recovery is more important than any j*b. In fact, healing will become your job. (412 views, 32 replies)
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SRyan
Today 02:09 PM
Facebook IPO
Ipo @ $38 (1,669 views, 43 replies)
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nun
Today 02:01 PM
retirement Outside the US More Rhetoric than Reality
For retirement accounts like IRAs and 401ks the US imposes a withholding tax on any overseas payments. You can take that as a FTC on you foreign taxes and pay the difference to your country of... (3,923 views, 81 replies)
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delaygratification
Today 01:53 PM
Smooth path to retirement?
I am not sure what the confusion is. In other words, for my spouse and I to retire given the info provided already, are we taking too little or too much risk with our stock/bond allocation? Thanks (1,030 views, 15 replies)
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Purron
Today 01:52 PM
American Idol 2012 Thread
They're all good, but I don't feel as invested in any of them as I have in past seasons. I'd like Joshua to win, but predict Phillip will get the confetti shower next week. (3,587 views, 179 replies)
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Purron
Today 01:49 PM
RIP Donna Summer
She was amazing. This is my favorite song of hers: Donna Summer - I Feel Love (Live) - YouTube (7 views, 0 replies)
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EvrClrx311
Today 01:38 PM
Importance of investing early...
Here is an example to hit home the point: Lets assume both Mike and Jim start different engineering jobs at the age of 23. Both start out with a salary of $50,000 but due to the job market and... (468 views, 18 replies)
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YoungSaver
Today 12:40 PM
Two Years Into FIRE
Thanks Gonzo for your replies. I used to max out my 401k and Roth IRA before I bought a house. With that monthly payment I'm no longer able to max them out. Actually 75% of my investments are in... (556 views, 12 replies)
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PennStateCLJ
Today 12:28 PM
Student Loans - Question on Maxing Roth or Traditional 401k + Savings
Those loan rates are ugly. I assume she's making the minimum payments on the lowest APRs and targeting the 8.5% first with all extra funds? Once those are gone, I think you should focus solely on... (159 views, 9 replies)
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mh
Today 12:26 PM
what did you do today?
Having a coffee on the patio at the local bagel place, reading the forum on my phone. I just had someone comment that I looked comfortable, like I was on vacation. I guess I'm getting the hang of... (382,079 views, 10,366 replies)
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jclarksnakes
Today 11:55 AM
Blood test results - how big a deal?
Best laugh of my day. Thanks jayc. (654 views, 34 replies)
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EveryLady
Today 11:35 AM
washing machines
Ah excellent. Just saw CitizenK purchased and likes his LG. Here too, I finally went with LG. Any dutiful online research is bound to turn up clunkers that the writer immediately associates with a... (551 views, 34 replies)
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donheff
Today 11:32 AM
Why we're getting fatter
No argument. I was simply disputing the idea that if you exercise hard enough you can't get fat. (789 views, 41 replies)
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67walkon
Today 11:30 AM
Emergency money re-visited
There is also the possibility of using a credit line on your home instead of selling stocks or bonds. We have about 6 months worth of living expenses in cash, but over the 6 months, another 3 months... (429 views, 13 replies)
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boolandk
Today 11:24 AM
Old plan vs new plan
Thanks for the replies. We are still weighing the pros and cons of going part-time and will continue as we do have some time on our side. We are adding to our retirement savings as much as we... (544 views, 12 replies)
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2B
Today 11:23 AM
Single Premium Insurance Policy?
It's almost certainly a bad deal for your buddy but you didn't give me enough details to say for sure. The "very rich" can justify buying a single premium life insurance policy to help with... (57 views, 2 replies)

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