How many funds are you working with?

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I wasn't implying you were being petty. I simply meant you could be petty and buy another item to cover their minimum, only to make them return the item....

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Couldn't you just buy an extra item, and then return it for a refund? Petty, but if they're going to be difficult, make it worth the transaction for...

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I sent the following info to my sister and BIL not too long ago, as they asked me to be the trustee in case something where to happen to them. BIL's...

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This. You probably won't like that option, but by buying a different home together, you're starting pretty even. That example reminds me of my ex and...

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Fiance or roommate, he should not have to pay more or feel obligated to contribute anything out side of rent or the agreed expenses. As you said before,...

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My initial thoughts are I wouldn't recommend changing anything until you're legally married. Otherwise I don't think he should have any say in the matter...

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Last night I tried replacing my cracked screen on my phone, only to damage the motherboard in the process, so now no display at all. Kicking myself on...

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That says it all. I understand where you're coming from when you mentioned that you needed a job initially. Don't get me wrong, work is work. But if...

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But depending on your actual position or at that time, does it actually require a 4yr degree? If you're the only one in your team with a degree for it,...

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As others have said, everyone's situation is unique. I don't see myself married, nor having kids. While still healthy, that could change at any time....

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I 100% agree with this. The more I read about it and the fact that they didn't kill any Americans within the bases, it sounds like Iran did this act...

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Not much of a budget for Entertainment, maybe a movie at the theater once a month. Live music/concerts is very rare, only a few times a year. Hobbies...

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I'm no expert, but wouldn't a will be more practical if the priority is focusing if or when the individual may pass away?...

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For me, rent is only temporary (hoping to keep doing for another 12 months), I consider my house my base to fall back to eventually. Right now I am considering...

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I also don't do individual stocks, so it really doesn't make a difference for me. But it's nice to know, if I ever decide to go that route.

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Recent investment posts, and circumstances got me wondering: Outside of individual stocks, how many funds are you using with in your portfolio? Mostly...

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I consider myself fairly green when it comes to investing, but these links I used for learning when starting out. They may help give you a better understanding...

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Congrats!...

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Last checked at 276K for retirement savings, age 38. Not sure of the number I need for retirement so I say between 750K-1mil for goal....

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Majority of my US stocks are in VTSAX (Total US) spread out in Roth, traditional, taxable. VTIAX for Total International. Smaller amount for aggressiveness...