They don't make appliances like they use too. Basically they are like disposable razors. We bought our GE Dryer in 1985 and it is still going strong. I only replaced a belt ($15) and a gasket. ($7) Still have the 1985 Washing machine. (Only replaced the agitator cogs) A few years back we replaced our original range (which was working great) because we wanted a modern upgrade. Wished we kept the original, we went through two ranges since.
I wish I could get back all the time I spent deciding when I should take my SS. (62, 63, 64,...68, 69, 70) I plugged in data into numerous spreadsheets, ran optimization calculators, listened to useless 35 year old experts on YouTube, etc.. - hours and hours, and it all just made my head spin. Nothing shouted out to me that one was the way. Yes, everyone's situation is different. And what is optimal to one, may not be optimal to someone else. My solution: I decided to cut right down the middle and took it at my FRA. I have never looked back on that decision, but only once when I told myself why the hell I wasted all that time when I could have been spending it on a beautiful creek throwing my fly line.
Purchase through private sector insurance companies. Why are employers that we work for (and unions) in the providing health care business? Get them out (and government) and that will open the door for more competitive opportunities for suppliers and customers. As for Medicare, we are stuck with it for a few decades, but we have to start thinking about a cut off and the youth generations now.
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They don't make appliances like they use too. Basically they are like disposable razors. We bought our GE Dryer in 1985 and it is still going strong. I only replaced a belt ($15) and a gasket. ($7) Still have the 1985 Washing machine. (Only replaced the agitator cogs) A few years back we replaced our original range (which was working great) because we wanted a modern upgrade. Wished we kept the original, we went through two ranges since.
Post: Have you purchased an appliance lately? Talk about sticker shock.
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I wish I could get back all the time I spent deciding when I should take my SS. (62, 63, 64,...68, 69, 70) I plugged in data into numerous spreadsheets, ran optimization calculators, listened to useless 35 year old experts on YouTube, etc.. - hours and hours, and it all just made my head spin. Nothing shouted out to me that one was the way. Yes, everyone's situation is different. And what is optimal to one, may not be optimal to someone else. My solution: I decided to cut right down the middle and took it at my FRA. I have never looked back on that decision, but only once when I told myself why the hell I wasted all that time when I could have been spending it on a beautiful creek throwing my fly line.
Post: Rehashing the age 70 thing. Tell Dear Dickie what is it that he doesn’t get about SS at age 70?
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There is nothing to be ashamed off having a little greed in your character. In fact it is beneficial in strengthen your financial goals.
Post: Could you be (justifiably) a source of envy by others? Are you wealthy?
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From a great novel.
Post: Could you be (justifiably) a source of envy by others? Are you wealthy?
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"Of course none of us are greedy. It’s only the other fellow who’s greedy." - Milton Friedman.
Post: Could you be (justifiably) a source of envy by others? Are you wealthy?
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But we are all greedy, if we were not we wouldn't be investors.
Post: Could you be (justifiably) a source of envy by others? Are you wealthy?
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What do you mean by "civil war?"
Post: I have a challenge for you. It’s one of the most significant financial and controversial issues facing the U.S.
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And how would you fund a government program that covers 340 million?
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Purchase through private sector insurance companies. Why are employers that we work for (and unions) in the providing health care business? Get them out (and government) and that will open the door for more competitive opportunities for suppliers and customers. As for Medicare, we are stuck with it for a few decades, but we have to start thinking about a cut off and the youth generations now.
Post: I have a challenge for you. It’s one of the most significant financial and controversial issues facing the U.S.
Link to comment from July 14, 2025
We were lied to. We need to get government out of the health care business.
Post: I have a challenge for you. It’s one of the most significant financial and controversial issues facing the U.S.
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