All my life I have haggled, it is grueling. I like the idea of doing an internet purchase by email. Further, I hear that the Costco price is a good one, and although you can beat it, is it worth $200 or $300 on a $60,000 car, I say no. Will buy a car in the fall, so thanks for the tips from everyone. Tell me, is 10% off MRSP a good deal? I think it all depends on timing, and always buy your car at the END of the month, that really does help.
Short answer NO. I suggest mentoring someone younger, and helping your neighbors sorting out how to live the fullest at 70, 80 or 90 and above. We all need a community of generous people.
You are one very lucky person. My $3M policy went up 104% this year due to a very heavy load on the insurer pay out about $1.75 for every $1 taken in, due to big rewards on lawsuits in 2025, due to fires and the like.
Mark important article. Before 70 years old, I tackled every home issue, except like a new roof. I have been there done that, but when in my 70's my wife would not allow me on the roof etc. The solution is a local Handy Man, who can take care of just about any household chore for $50 per hour, a REAL bargain. Check for one with your neighbors who has a proven reputation.
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Dennis great article, and your five ideas are the bullseye. Thanks and keep writing.
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Always interesting articles, please keep them coming Adam. Thanks for all the ideas.
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All my life I have haggled, it is grueling. I like the idea of doing an internet purchase by email. Further, I hear that the Costco price is a good one, and although you can beat it, is it worth $200 or $300 on a $60,000 car, I say no. Will buy a car in the fall, so thanks for the tips from everyone. Tell me, is 10% off MRSP a good deal? I think it all depends on timing, and always buy your car at the END of the month, that really does help.
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Short answer NO. I suggest mentoring someone younger, and helping your neighbors sorting out how to live the fullest at 70, 80 or 90 and above. We all need a community of generous people.
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Most of us are very thankful immigrants and Proud to be an American. Thanks for the reminder.
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Thanks Andrew for these wonderful tidbits about Jonathan. We treasure your brother, and all his wonderful wisdom.
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Please look harder and find a local handyman your neighbors been using for a reasonable price. If I could do that so can you.
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You are one very lucky person. My $3M policy went up 104% this year due to a very heavy load on the insurer pay out about $1.75 for every $1 taken in, due to big rewards on lawsuits in 2025, due to fires and the like.
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Mark important article. Before 70 years old, I tackled every home issue, except like a new roof. I have been there done that, but when in my 70's my wife would not allow me on the roof etc. The solution is a local Handy Man, who can take care of just about any household chore for $50 per hour, a REAL bargain. Check for one with your neighbors who has a proven reputation.
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Note, I take my $100,000 RMD in Nov and pay the IRS and State of MO taxes via Vanguard at time of RMD, never had any issues about timing any taxes.
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