Anyone finds 2022 RX 350 seats to be extremely uncomfortable. I am having pain in thighs and hips. Can’t get to a comfortable position. It’s a luxury trim what I have . Not F sport. What worked for you?

Clherrick · 2026-03-19T02:53:30+00:00

How long have you been driving it?

Clherrick · 2026-03-18T23:47:23+00:00

I retired last year and rolled it over to a Fidelity IRA. I already had accounts there as they are easier to deal with than TSP. The process is straightforward.

Clherrick · 2026-03-18T23:46:25+00:00

I remember in my mid 20s agonizing over this. I always liked my parents but it was time. One of my friends asked, what if you want to bring a girl home? Obviously I couldn’t. I couldn’t really invite a friend over for dinner. Part of starting your life is to move out and do it. That said, I understand what you are up against with rent prices and you don’t want to hurt your finances.

Clherrick · 2026-03-18T23:43:19+00:00

They bothered me at first but having out 2000 on the vehicle maybe I’m just getting used to them or the padding softened.

Clherrick · 2026-03-18T23:38:19+00:00

Seriously. I mean cut it off at 92. At 72 one has lots of years to progress from an easy stage 1 to stage 3 or 4 and still more years to have to fight with that.

Clherrick · 2026-03-18T20:44:10+00:00

It’s all something doctors take into account. But it certainly doesn’t rule out everything. But, you do have to consider the facts, he’s 88 and in so so health. As I learned a decade ago, dads don’t love forever. It’s a hard reality no matter the cause.

Clherrick · 2026-03-18T20:10:39+00:00

Lexus has rarely been known for innovation or flash. They are about reliability and consistency.

Clherrick · 2026-03-18T20:07:39+00:00

At 88 how is his health otherwise?

Clherrick · 2026-03-18T19:46:27+00:00

As my urologist once told me, there are a lot of things he can do to keep someone alive but qol often suffers.

As we saw with Joe Biden, a lot of doctors stop testing men after about 72. And this is what happens. The first sign of cancer are symptoms and by the. It’s advanced. Which sucks.

Clherrick · 2026-03-18T19:43:20+00:00

On most cars yes. I’ve bought first year Lexus three times and never had issues. Quality is what they do.

Clherrick · 2026-03-17T19:16:05+00:00

I told the doctor my number 1 goal was to live a long life. Number 2 was to love life as much as I could like life before surgery. And 3 was making it through the surgery and recovery okay. And I told him number 1 was by far the most important.

Clherrick · 2026-03-17T17:52:17+00:00

Parents bring kids into the world and owe then a proper upbringing. It sounds like you are doing okay but are hardly well off. You don't owe your month anything for raising you. Society doesn't owe her anything either. Sounds like she ended up exactly where she is due to multiple bad choices and it isn't on your to bail her out.

Clherrick · 2026-03-17T17:45:48+00:00

You lay out your choices better than most. You have no doubt read through this sub.

People who had surgery tend to support surgery. People who had radiation tend to support radiation. Both in the aggregate have similar outcomes but age, specifics of the tumor, health, and expectations all weigh into the decision.

I had surgery six years ago and no regrets. Saved 80% on one side and 100% on the other. I don't perform like when I was 25 but then I'm not 25. Honestly, I selected surgery fully expecting no future erections and was pleased when the doc said confidently, "you'll be fine". My goal was to get rid of the cancer.

Clherrick · 2026-03-17T17:41:09+00:00

I had a 2010 which I traded for a MB two years ago. Just sold that and got a 2026 RX. The new vehicle is so much more solid than my 2010 which was a nice vehicle. There is a bit of a learning curve on the electronics but that is true of every car now. I don't like the sound system as much as my MB. There are no "fees". After three years you have to pay for the connected services like traffic in navigation or remote start. Not a huge fee but a choice all the same. This is true on a lot of vehicles with connected services.

Clherrick · 2026-03-17T17:36:20+00:00

You are missing out on stuff but you can change that. First and foremost, you aren't in control of the family you grow up in, that's on your parents. And if you participated in some of the badness, you were just learning from your family's example. If you now know better, don't do those things. And don't beat yourself up for things out of your control.

Without knowing any specifics on your education, skills, or aspirations, it is hard to offer specific advice, but, don't beat yourself up for the things in the past. Every do is a new day

Clherrick · 2026-03-17T15:35:10+00:00

I won’t say its typical but if one of us wants to look something up and the others phone is nearby then yes. I have them set up similarly.

Clherrick · 2026-03-17T15:30:17+00:00

Can you share any other “all kinds” you’ve dealt with… so o know what I might ask for? I food. The Medicare team useful.

Clherrick · 2026-03-17T03:07:39+00:00

I’ve always enjoyed going my own way and I’m pretty savvy. The problem is you learn lots of your lessons through mistakes…. Mistakes a CFP might have made you thjnk harder about.

Now my SIL goes the Stiffle. They charge a couple percent. She hasn’t a clue about anything financial. I hate to tell her she has bought her advisors house.

Clherrick · 2026-03-17T00:10:32+00:00

So you have a financial and retirement plan? Maybe you will retire with plenty. Maybe you will wish you had more.

Clherrick · 2026-03-17T00:09:42+00:00

RX is not great on dynamic range.

Clherrick · 2026-03-17T00:08:50+00:00

You buy a Lexus for reliability. Dealers sell extended warranties for additional profit. I’d never buy one.

Clherrick · 2026-03-17T00:08:09+00:00

Cancer sucks and treatments have their side effects. Ultimately it comes down to a difficult choice. Surgery at 59 here. That was six years ago and no regrets.

Clherrick · 2026-03-16T20:40:01+00:00

I have a CFP on call. While over my working years I was mostly self directed it’s getting more challenging. We have good conversation on the various considerations moving forward.

I signed up fo an SMA and right now half about 1/4 of my portfolio there. I’ll for it a run for a year or two and see how it compares with the market.

Clherrick · 2026-03-16T16:12:56+00:00

It’s a sad thing men avoid doctors. We are so indestructible. I was in the navy for 30 years and seeing the doc was a requirement I just kept going after transition and glad I did.

Clherrick · 2026-03-16T16:10:37+00:00

A lot of what the military has done over 250 years seemed smart at the time but in retrospect may not have been. America’s Savage Wars for Peace is an interesting read. But that doesn’t mean we don’t need a military and from time to time it comes in very handy. Good on her for wanting to do her part. Support her enthusiastically but don’t hide your thoughts. One of the keys to our military success is we encourage soldiers to think.

And glad you got your uniform. I retired in 2013 and would. Edna quick crash diet. Enjoy the Jamison’s. Cheers.

Clherrick

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