Recent content by efg090754

Bad music maybe?

So, Nathan, since you‘re a Californian, how are your insurance rates trending there?

I have a 2013 Mercedes.

Absolutely not soliciting anything. Just wanted to see what other folks have been doing about high insurance costs nowadays.

I have seen my auto and homeowners insurance skyrocket over the last year. I have had to fight for lower rates last year and to save a bit I had to increase my deductibles. No vehicle accidents and no homeowners claims and my credit score is consistently above 800. I’m in Virginia so it’s not...

I have always prepared my own tax returns since I was 16 after having my father show me the ropes 50 plus years ago. After he passed away in 1976 I started handling my mothers taxes for the next 40 years plus. I have always enjoyed doing taxes for some strange reason. It truly is an easy task...

Too busy retired to find time to work. But I do consider winning a few bucks every week doing side bets when golfing with my buddies as my part time job.

First place for me now, but will be in second place in 9 months.

I play golf 2 to 3 times a week at a golf course which I have a yearly membership. I do not ride a golf cart. Strictly walking. This equates to walking approximately 6 miles per round. For me this gives me all the exercise I need.

Yes, it’s eye opening to see a year over year increase in groceries!

I do a monthly budget. It is updated every time something is purchased. I can go back to any previous month for comparison purposes. Helps me know at any given time what my expenditures are. I suppose it’s my only job in retirement. The most important job.

Thanks for the valuable feedback. Much appreciated. I have been receiving my healthcare from the VA for many years now and have had nothing but a positive experience. I retired in 2017 at 62 and decided to get my care from the VA until I hit 65 to be eligible for Medicare. When I was...

I’m curious as to who uses the VA for their healthcare. Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your care?

We churn. Sign up bonuses are definitely free money. We have many credit cards with various cash back % per dollar spent. A challenge at times to remember what cards are the best ones to use based on what we are buying. Sam’s Club for 5% cash back on fuel and club purchases serve us well. A...

Curious as to when you received yours. We got ours this past September. Timing is everything!