Well, this is a fine mess I've gotten myself into. Most here know me as Dan Smith, beer truck driver turned tax preparer, turned retiree. I logged into HD from a different email address and created this new account.
AUTHOR: Dan Smith on 9/19/2025 FIRST: Jack Hannam on 9/19 | RECENT: DrLefty on 9/20
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That doggone Fidelity Full View that RDQ turned me onto, has me looking at my stuff every friggin day. We recently hit a net worth milestone and used it as an excuse for a nice dinner out. The bad news is I know it won’t last, as things are very expensive now. The good news is, after the next correction, when we re-hit our recent milestone, we will have an excuse for another nice dinner out.
This certainly reinforces the idea of keeping a healthy disaster fund.
Our last condo had a 80s vintage Sub Zero built in fridge. I got tired of repairing it and replaced it. There were no non-built in options, so we bit the bullet for a new Sub Zero for $11k. OUCH. Then we sold the condo a year later.
Watching movies these days, we often see our fridge in the kitchens of the rich and famous. All we can do is laugh.
Oh Elaine, Chris and I think of your family as friends. We hope that you and Jonathan can feel our love. I’m certain many in the HumbleDollar feel the same.Dan and Chris
It’s been said before, and I’ll say it again, you have won the race, so why keep running. My other thoughts are that your bonds should do fine with the coming interest rate cuts. I also tend to think that stocks have been defying gravity. Perhaps a new geopolitical shock or extreme weather event will be the excuse for a nasty selloff.
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That doggone Fidelity Full View that RDQ turned me onto, has me looking at my stuff every friggin day. We recently hit a net worth milestone and used it as an excuse for a nice dinner out. The bad news is I know it won’t last, as things are very expensive now. The good news is, after the next correction, when we re-hit our recent milestone, we will have an excuse for another nice dinner out.
Post: The Gnashing of Teeth
Link to comment from September 20, 2025
Ha! I knew you were smarter than the average bear. Welcome to the wheelhouse, Bogdan, glad you're aboard.
Post: Quick Intro
Link to comment from September 19, 2025
This certainly reinforces the idea of keeping a healthy disaster fund. Our last condo had a 80s vintage Sub Zero built in fridge. I got tired of repairing it and replaced it. There were no non-built in options, so we bit the bullet for a new Sub Zero for $11k. OUCH. Then we sold the condo a year later. Watching movies these days, we often see our fridge in the kitchens of the rich and famous. All we can do is laugh.
Post: Have you purchased an appliance lately? Talk about sticker shock.
Link to comment from September 19, 2025
The place we bought our Bosch fridge from, told us to buy the filters from Amazon. They are about half price and seem to work well.
Post: Have you purchased an appliance lately? Talk about sticker shock.
Link to comment from September 19, 2025
Hilarious!
Post: Our Special Relationship
Link to comment from September 19, 2025
Oh Elaine, Chris and I think of your family as friends. We hope that you and Jonathan can feel our love. I’m certain many in the HumbleDollar feel the same. Dan and Chris
Post: Jonathan and website update
Link to comment from September 19, 2025
It’s been said before, and I’ll say it again, you have won the race, so why keep running. My other thoughts are that your bonds should do fine with the coming interest rate cuts. I also tend to think that stocks have been defying gravity. Perhaps a new geopolitical shock or extreme weather event will be the excuse for a nasty selloff.
Post: Not Staying the Course
Link to comment from September 19, 2025
Yes, that way you can have a multi course meal without later lying in bed with acid re-flux.
Post: Tastes Great, Less Filling
Link to comment from September 19, 2025
Asking for the container first, and then placing half inside, is a great way not to over eat.
Post: Tastes Great, Less Filling
Link to comment from September 19, 2025
That does it Crothers, we're canceling your TV show!
Post: Our Special Relationship
Link to comment from September 18, 2025