Recent content by Orange&Blue

yes. i was afraid of that. I'll keep looking dor flights

I'd like to bring up AXP... I have a fairly decent amount in them through my brokerage account. I've had it for years and currently have a 195% cost basis. Probably my own skittishness, but I've been a bit concerned the past 6 months. Twice it's gone up to 330ish territory only to slip back...

Looking to take an Friday 0200 international flight from JFK. There is a flight to LGA from St Louis that arrives Thursday at 2320. Should I look for earlier flights into NYC? We have TSA pre check

should we expect a stock market crash if 401ks are allowed to use private market investments?

Yes, which is why the hour before she shows up I'm trying to clean the house. "Why is the dishwasher and laundry always running when I get home?"

been busy with work.... anyone see a good dashcam deal?

really need to come up with a more cost effective anti drone system than Patriots. we can't afford that (financially and production wise). Trump just needs to rip the band-aid off and employ every financial punishment possible against Russia and keep it till they stop.

???? why buy even higher?

I'll look into that

yes, i am. counting fers, tsp, others (not social) I'm at 50% current salary if i retire today.

everytime i see this thread I keep recalculating...lol trying to decide what that magic number is. Figure 80% of my current salary? what % is appropriate?

what time of the year are you going? peak season will be crowded and hot. that will influence a lot of the reviews. i haven't been there, but flying into rome and then using rail to get around seems to be the best. don't rent a car if staying in metro, but will need one if staying in tuscany...

Our family of 5 (kids ages 17,11,11) planning to visit Italy mid/late March 2026. Plan is to fly into Rome and spend 4 nights there. Then travel north and spend 4 nights in Florence/Tuscany before traveling for 2 nights in Venice and returning to United States. My oldest is enamored with...

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how close to retirement are you?