Nice Little Surprise !

[Fishindude77]

It's crazy how much nice 1/2 ton pickups cost. That $20 - $25k will likely only get you a 70,000+ mile, 4-7 year old or older vehicle.
Nothing...

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You just described 80% of America.
Maybe more?

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I never sat on your side of the desk as I was self employed, however the number of employees that actually ever asked for a sit down discussion and asked...

[Fishindude77]

If he is a high income earner as you say, then he should have a CPA and get some advice from a professional based on all of his personal details.

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I'm 60. Don't think I'll start taking it soon as I can, but also won't wait clear till 70 years of age, probably around 65.
As much as some of...

[Fishindude77]

Matco and Snap On are great tools, but their salesmen are real good at getting mechanics to buy them on credit.
Like kids in the candy store....

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We absolutely include line items in the budget for fun. When I began planning for retirement a couple years ago I did a budget which includes; $20,000...

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Agreed !
My feelings are that if you have money late in life and need expensive nursing home care, etc., then that is what that money is there for....

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On my personal financial statement when calculating my net worth I absolutely include the value of our home in that figure. It is most certainly an...

[Fishindude77]

Was contacted several weeks ago by my deceased mothers former electric utility provider that she had some unclaimed $$. She's been dead for seven years...

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Our kids are raised, out of the house, supporting themselves and their families and are doing fine. We are at the stage in our lives where we have more...

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I've gifted friends and family members in need lump sums of cash on numerous occasions. Had a buddy in a similar situation and gave him $3,000, it really...