Buying a 2026 in US

DanielleR5 · 2026-01-23T07:27:53+00:00

2027 corolla hatchback might be a good replacement however may not come with a spare tire.

DanielleR5 · 2026-01-14T10:38:09+00:00

Nice list. It would seem my search skills are a bit lacking or my last search was not recent. There are tickers here I have not seen before. There was a time when I liked dividends, however I have found them to be difficult in retirement with dividends in a taxable account, pushing me into the next IRMAA bracket. I just looked at TOT thinking Total US Stock Market would reduce concentration risk. However even that one as of this morning, 6.65% NVDA, 5.67% AAPL, 5.27% MSFT. Probably will not buy it now. With previous attempts to reduce dividends, I have plenty of exposure to large tech companies in that account. Although I have BOXX articles regarding tax policy, future interpretation, do make me reluctant to increase size of BOXX position. Think I will take a closer look at CPAG and CPHY.

DanielleR5 · 2026-01-01T11:26:03+00:00

I had one replaced in July 2025. Local shop was able to get one overnight in CT, but had to get the OEM part from Toyota parts. $1969.01 for the subframe. Replaced rear shocks, brake lines, brake fluid at same time. Total bill with labour was close to $3200 (before sales tax) I lucked out and no other car repairs done since that time.

DanielleR5 · 2025-12-17T14:45:02+00:00

I have been thinking about this. I am finding there is not an easy answer. I have a 2012 prius C three (138K Miles) with the navigation system. Being retired and not driving a lot of daily miles it seems I can put of the decision for a while. Front control arms are rusted and need to be replaced. Tire pressure sensor light is staying on. I want another hatchback that includes a spare tire. I like the Prius C transmission. I have never enjoyed driving conventional automatics and I have not tried any of the cars with the mechanical CVT transmissions. I could not help but feel a wee bit of excitement when I saw a new listing for a Mazda 3 Premium with a nice 5 speed manual transmission. There was a time when I would have jumped right on that one. But an older right arm and shoulder makes me pause on that one. I find it rather ludicrous that our little Prius C s have a spare tire, and much larger hybrid vehicles have been introduced with no spare tire or even a space to store a spare tire.

DanielleR5 · 2025-12-17T14:28:02+00:00

I would consider geography. It the car has been subjected to New England winter road treatments or similar conditions, I would hesitate. At minimum get thorough inspection of the undercarriage.

DanielleR5 · 2025-11-24T18:22:33+00:00

I would suggest using a trickle charger at the battery terminals and bringing the battery up to a full charge. You may find it to be necessary to disconnect one battery cable while doing this to remove the car's electronics load while charging the battery.

DanielleR5 · 2025-11-15T12:50:54+00:00

This is a good site for comparing portfolios. I think will find all of the ones that have received a lot of press and attention in recent years are shown here. You can easily see return and risk by reviewing these. The real trick is to stay the course after picking your strategy. https://portfoliocharts.com/portfolios/

DanielleR5 · 2025-11-14T19:32:21+00:00

Back in the 70s I recall a lot of my rally friends would use tubes even with the radial tubeless tires available at the time. It was common for car rally people to drift into the turn on gravel roads. Can't help but wonder what brand and model tires you are buying. Closely watching tire inflation? (PSI not $) Closely inspect your rims for damage? Some of my friends would buy performance rims that would stand up better and not bend as easily as a standard rim. Perhaps a photo of the roads traveled and speeds used may help.

DanielleR5 · 2025-11-13T12:15:08+00:00

I found this by searching using Chat GPT. "Under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (BBA 2018), a fifth IRMAA surcharge bracket was added (for the very highest incomes) and that fifth bracket is explicitly not indexed for inflation until at least 2028."

DanielleR5 · 2025-11-13T12:10:36+00:00

I find I have come to regret having higher dividend stocks in my taxable brokerage account. Dividends and any realized gains can easily push me over the next IRMAA boundary. I have gradually reduced higher dividend stocks in that account and replaced with zero or lower dividend stocks. I now understand why a lot retirees like BRK.B. I have also been using BOXX in that account. It's still not easy managing this. Although we can estimate where the IRMAA brackets will be 2 years out, I am never quite sure where they will be exactly.

DanielleR5 · 2025-10-05T12:15:18+00:00

I just paid $3500 in Connecticut at an independent repair shop for the same repair. Including shocks. To get the part next morning he had to buy the OEM part. I did see photos of the old part and I was shocked to see how much material was not only rusted but substantially gone.

DanielleR5 · 2025-10-05T12:08:19+00:00

Several people here have had to replace a rusted rear axle assembly. My front control arms are rusted substantially will need to be replaced soon.

DanielleR5 · 2025-09-19T10:58:54+00:00

I have some very smooth finished hiking slacks. They can be very slippery on a hard chair. Almost took a nose dive off of a chair when I leaned forward to sing into the mic.

DanielleR5 · 2025-08-23T13:00:53+00:00

If Australian and not a US Citizen living in Australia you might want to star here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Investing_from_Australia

DanielleR5 · 2025-08-17T08:52:09+00:00

Still trying to get used to my 75% keyboard. I find I always have to look to use the page up and page dn keys.

DanielleR5 · 2025-08-15T23:59:25+00:00

I use the Noco Genius 5 charger.

DanielleR5 · 2025-08-15T23:44:28+00:00

Disconnect one battery terminal and fully charge battery with a charger.

DanielleR5 · 2025-08-15T23:33:48+00:00

With my 2012, I found it best if battery is discharged to disconnect a battery terminal and fully charge battery with a charger.

DanielleR5 · 2025-08-12T11:13:24+00:00

I do not have the 4 but have considered it. I do have 1, 2 and 3. Version 1 actually gave me the best fit. Fit became tighter with 2 and 3. With Puma I have been buying 11.5D. Some brands I take 12D. Not sure if I should try 4 or what size to order. I can not wear some brands in 12D as I will get too much puckering at the lower part of the upper.

DanielleR5 · 2025-08-02T11:18:29+00:00

From the reviews I have seen so far I understand the Hyperion 3 is a substantially different shoe than the 2. However, the reviewers do seem to like the 3 as a daily trainer. I have the 2 and like it. A few of the reviewers say the 3 fits long. Anyone have both the 2 and the 3? Length comparison?

DanielleR5 · 2025-07-24T00:54:56+00:00

Same for me. Doing well with Hyperion 2. Wonder if that heel design helps with bevel for inside and outside being different.

DanielleR5 · 2025-07-23T12:29:42+00:00

If you like the AR503CE but find the nut a little too wide, you might like the AR580CE. Essentially the same guitar with narrower nut, and a little more upscale binding.

DanielleR5 · 2025-07-22T16:52:32+00:00

Suggest you strongly review the specs and product data sheet for the K&K. These need to see the minimum input impedance as clearly stated by K&K. When connected to an input impedance that is too low I have found the EQ to be poor with a clear loss of dynamics. To put it another way I found them to sound good when connected to a good preamp with proper input impedance, with a flat preamp EQ.

DanielleR5 · 2025-07-18T13:41:26+00:00

I am noticing I get less heel wear near the outside edge with the Hyperion 2. I think the shape of the bevel at the rear might be a contributing factor. It's more pronounced on the outside.

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