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    Real estate as an investment

    5 years is short term there is no possible way you can time that you just got lucky. Besides 1.1 million in the S&P would be worth 2,926,000.......Still beats real estate plus no taxes .....What were your taxes and maintenance costs you need to subtract those I have a friend who invests in...
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    Real estate as an investment

    There is no way housing is a good investment. When you factor in maintenance, insurance not to mention headaches it looks even worse. My first house in 1987 was $275k.. If you invested $275k in S&P in 1987 you would have $10,137,000. The house is worth about $900k. The only advantage a house...
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    Replace soap dish in shower

    My daughter just purchased this house and the soap dish is in terrible shape. The rest of the bathroom is OK. I would like to replace the soapdish. The screw on the bottom is corroded and does not come out. Thoughts on how to get this out and where to get a replacement for this
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    online bank account

    Would I need a checking or Savings account with chime to get the debit card. I assume you access the ATM network with debit card. JHZR2, Thanks $100 wont do it!
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    online bank account

    I am looking for an online bank. I have the following requirements. Looking for no ATM fee with a good presence nationwide or at least east USA coast(Maine to Florida) Good money market rate or no penalty withdrawal cd rate and naturally FDIC insured. I spend some time on the road and don't...
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    Why/When would you need a trust over a will

    would the executor have power of attorney , I think I did that with my Dad.
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    Why/When would you need a trust over a will

    What is holding things up? I was executor of my parents estate there were no issues. You could PM me if you would like to keep it off forum
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    Why/When would you need a trust over a will

    Talking to a friend of mine and he suggested I should have a trust instead of a will. My parents had a will and there wasn't an issue.
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    why cant navy pilots cant auto land on aircraft carriers

    Any reason why the navy cant have jets auto land on the aircraft carriers instead of in the pilots hand. With all the computer power at hand today it would seem to be much safer especially in bad weather or at night. I am sure the pilots would want to have total control but sometimes us...
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    Outrageous Dealer Add-Ons and Fees - When Will They Learn?

    I had a similar experience purchasing a Honda CRV Sprt Touring. Most wanted 2-3k in add ONS. Found a dealer that gave it to her for about 2k off MSRP and no add Ons. One dealer wanted to add Propack for $1999.00 which consisted of floor mats, mud guards and wheel locks...
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    Costco car purchase experience.

    This model is a hybrid top of the line . Car was $40.5k there was about $3.5k in taxes and fees... You can get a regular gas model nicely equipped MSRP around 34k which is quite reasonable for this vehicle.
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    C7 Corvette

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    Article from Forbes discussion on USD collapse

    There is one "news channel" on cable that has some dubious commercials for the gullable
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    1970 Chevelle SS

    Centerlines were also quite nice
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    Movie filming locations

    For those who want to go down the internet rabbit hole. https://www.thennowmovielocations.com/
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