Recently at the oral surgeon's office to be evaluated for an implant. My dental insurance will pick up a piece but i will be left with a 4 figure copay. Sign at the window says they charge a 3% fee for credit cards. Even with a 2% rebate I lose. They will get a check.
I have brought this up previously RE "equal treatment". The story of my cousins, one who literally flew his own jet and the other who was a plumber. When my uncle passed (he was a middle class guy) I often wondered if he really felt it necessary to give the ultra wealthy guy an "equal share". My two kids are both solidly middle class at this point, but if I see that kind of disparity between them at the end of my life I may be having a conversation with the wealthy one ...
My wife the personal trainer has a little sign on our frig - You go to the gym to get in shape. You lose weight in the kitchen. I have been known to refer to her as the "food Nazi" but she keeps me in line! Takes a lot of hard work but my blue jeans are 32's - the same size I wore in high school 55 years ago.
My two adult kids spend on some things I find surprising but overall they are great savers and have never carried debt. Some of their friends and cohorts, not so much. I suppose I did a good job of pounding my favorite mantra into them ... "The absence of economic stress is invaluable"
Great post - We are 72/63 and done some domestic trips along with Iceland Portugal Greece Can't say I enjoy the jet lag and sleep disruption. Lovely wife can sleep on any plane. Not happening for me. Probably will go back to more domestic trips for the two of us. As a bit of a compromise my daughter and wife have started ladies trips and will be heading to Italy this year. While I stay home and dog sit. Help me out Kristine Hayes - this dog doesn't do well with disruptions! :)
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Recently at the oral surgeon's office to be evaluated for an implant. My dental insurance will pick up a piece but i will be left with a 4 figure copay. Sign at the window says they charge a 3% fee for credit cards. Even with a 2% rebate I lose. They will get a check.
Post: Loose Change
Link to comment from March 3, 2026
Suggest you read the above Note it is worldwide and they are not fatalities but strikes.
Post: If you have done well, be proud.
Link to comment from February 19, 2026
My favorite retort to the "The harder I work the luckier I get" folks ... Every year a quarter of a million people are struck by lightning .
Post: If you have done well, be proud.
Link to comment from February 17, 2026
Some wise man said "Just because you can buy something doesn't mean you can afford it"
Post: What does ”means” mean?
Link to comment from February 14, 2026
Probably mid 20's when he bought his house and settled down. He has already promised to "pay it forward" with my granddaughters
Post: House Move and the Upcoming Hassle Factor
Link to comment from February 12, 2026
It is one of my greatest joys ... When my 35 y o son goes out of his way to thank me for schooling him on the time value of $
Post: House Move and the Upcoming Hassle Factor
Link to comment from February 12, 2026
I have brought this up previously RE "equal treatment". The story of my cousins, one who literally flew his own jet and the other who was a plumber. When my uncle passed (he was a middle class guy) I often wondered if he really felt it necessary to give the ultra wealthy guy an "equal share". My two kids are both solidly middle class at this point, but if I see that kind of disparity between them at the end of my life I may be having a conversation with the wealthy one ...
Post: Helping Adult Children
Link to comment from February 9, 2026
My wife the personal trainer has a little sign on our frig - You go to the gym to get in shape. You lose weight in the kitchen. I have been known to refer to her as the "food Nazi" but she keeps me in line! Takes a lot of hard work but my blue jeans are 32's - the same size I wore in high school 55 years ago.
Post: DIET, Did I Eat That
Link to comment from January 17, 2026
My two adult kids spend on some things I find surprising but overall they are great savers and have never carried debt. Some of their friends and cohorts, not so much. I suppose I did a good job of pounding my favorite mantra into them ... "The absence of economic stress is invaluable"
Post: The impossibility of defining needs.
Link to comment from January 5, 2026
Great post - We are 72/63 and done some domestic trips along with Iceland Portugal Greece Can't say I enjoy the jet lag and sleep disruption. Lovely wife can sleep on any plane. Not happening for me. Probably will go back to more domestic trips for the two of us. As a bit of a compromise my daughter and wife have started ladies trips and will be heading to Italy this year. While I stay home and dog sit. Help me out Kristine Hayes - this dog doesn't do well with disruptions! :)
Post: At what age did travel start feeling like work—and what changed your plan?
Link to comment from January 3, 2026