Mike Bruno has been a trial lawyer for almost 43 years. He practices in Toledo, Ohio. 'Outside of the practice he enjoys traveling with his wife, cycling and reading.
AUTHOR: Michael01670723 on 5/13/2026 FIRST: Mark Crothers on 5/13 | RECENT: B Carr on 5/14
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Julie:
Closing in on 70 also. Unlike you, I enjoy the car buying process, especially now that I have the means to pay cash. We last purchased new cars during the summer of 2023.I made perfectly clear to each salesperson that I was a cash buyer; and that I wasn't paying extra for anything (i.e. extended warranties, paint protection, stain protection, etc.). Despite all that, I was still ushered into the finance and insurance guy's room for a lecture I ignored.
Dan: I'm a few years behind the Smith brothers. But in the late 50s my parents and I lived in the apartment at Rushland & Berdan. Lucky for me that we moved away before Dave got his driver's license.
Mark:
They have a category called "ties and bowties." My law practice spans 43 years. I probably still have neckties that went out of style in the 1980s.With remote work and casual dress I kind of figured there wouldn't be a market for used neckties
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Julie: Closing in on 70 also. Unlike you, I enjoy the car buying process, especially now that I have the means to pay cash. We last purchased new cars during the summer of 2023.I made perfectly clear to each salesperson that I was a cash buyer; and that I wasn't paying extra for anything (i.e. extended warranties, paint protection, stain protection, etc.). Despite all that, I was still ushered into the finance and insurance guy's room for a lecture I ignored.
Post: Buying a car in retirement
Link to comment from July 14, 2026
We aren't into the high-end wines. The $10 to $20 range is competitively priced..
Post: Frittering away Frugality
Link to comment from July 8, 2026
We shop Costco to restock our wine rack. Buy 6 bottles or more to receive a further discount. #1 US wine retailer!
Post: Frittering away Frugality
Link to comment from July 8, 2026
Dan: I'm a few years behind the Smith brothers. But in the late 50s my parents and I lived in the apartment at Rushland & Berdan. Lucky for me that we moved away before Dave got his driver's license.
Post: Lessons Learned Along the Way
Link to comment from June 29, 2026
I know your brother. Now that I know of his past poor driving, I will avoid sharing the road with him, if at all possible.
Post: Lessons Learned Along the Way
Link to comment from June 26, 2026
Mark: They have a category called "ties and bowties." My law practice spans 43 years. I probably still have neckties that went out of style in the 1980s.With remote work and casual dress I kind of figured there wouldn't be a market for used neckties
Post: The Ping
Link to comment from June 4, 2026
We moved 5 years ago and there is only one expense I would add to your list: Dumpster rental. Best money spent by a longshot!
Post: Moving is Expensive!
Link to comment from May 29, 2026
That's in line with what we paid.
Post: Percentage that “age in place”
Link to comment from May 26, 2026
We had a 1-stop elevator (garage to main floor) installed 3 years ago. Best ROI of any upgrade by far.
Post: Percentage that “age in place”
Link to comment from May 26, 2026
We're seeing Bruce tomorrow night in Cleveland. Yes, the kids' inheritance was substantially depleted for those tickets.
Post: Lifetime Supply
Link to comment from May 21, 2026