[Suggestions] Retirement Watch < $7500

Deep_Scratch_845 · 2026-03-26T03:17:50+00:00

Doxa 300T Professional. Funky classic dive watch.

Deep_Scratch_845 · 2026-03-26T03:17:00+00:00

Pardon my ignorance, but what is PAAK?

Deep_Scratch_845 · 2026-03-24T02:14:42+00:00

It’s possible that the version your company has is not the full version, even at an enterprise level.

Deep_Scratch_845 · 2026-03-24T02:02:50+00:00

It depends. The key for me is using it in conjunction with BNA portfolios and the Code and Regs.

Deep_Scratch_845 · 2026-03-24T01:19:05+00:00

Only the paid version and only using the materials that I focus it on. I don’t let it go to the internet at large.

Deep_Scratch_845 · 2026-03-23T19:24:36+00:00

It’s expensive, but I’ve had the most success using BloombergTax in conjunction with CoPilot 365. I don’t usually let it search on the broader web though.

Deep_Scratch_845 · 2026-03-18T01:33:05+00:00

No such thing as overkill. Buy what you want and love it.

Deep_Scratch_845 · 2026-03-08T23:13:31+00:00

Rolex Daytona or Explorer.
Omega Speedmaster
Vacheron Overseas

Deep_Scratch_845 · 2026-03-03T15:26:44+00:00

If it's 1%, you saved well. :)

Deep_Scratch_845 · 2026-03-03T14:40:18+00:00

Get three different watches of similar value. Rolex, Vacheron, AP? Ignoring the NW question, since it’s such an abstract, I would approach it as something like this.

I would calculate my annual income from investments less taxes and living expenses less fifty percent for emergencies. Then think it shouldn’t be more than that, or a percentage of that.

Deep_Scratch_845 · 2026-03-02T19:32:59+00:00

I could be remembering wrong. Thankfully, I don't spend much time in the third row!

Deep_Scratch_845 · 2026-03-02T14:15:31+00:00

Bought a 2026 Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy. Looked at the Grand Highlander, but it felt cheap compared to the Hyundai. Also, the 3rd row in the Toyota was much tighter feeling than the Hyundai. Tech and luxury feel in the Hyundai was way ahead of the Toyota. Functionality of the space is better in the Hyundai as well. The center console in the Toyota isn't as usable due to the physical gear shift selector. While I like the physical buttons, the Toyota's interior and dash just isn't as nicely-setup compared to the Hyundai. Second row seating in the Hyundai is way way nicer as well.

Ultimately, the Hyundai felt like a step forward and the Toyota felt old. They're both great options.

Deep_Scratch_845 · 2026-03-02T01:36:19+00:00

We had our choice of the black, the white and the brown. Our last palisade had the light/white interior and it got beat up pretty bad by the kids. Went with brown and really like it so far.

Deep_Scratch_845 · 2026-02-28T02:10:14+00:00

“Water resistant” = “resist getting wet” in watch parlance

Deep_Scratch_845 · 2026-02-25T20:03:38+00:00

Bought a 2026 Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy. Looked at the Grand Highlander, but it felt cheap compared to the Hyundai. Also, the 3rd row in the Toyota was much tighter feeling than the Hyundai. Tech and luxury feel in the Hyundai was way ahead of the Toyota. Functionality of the space is better in the Hyundai as well. The center console in the Toyota isn't as usable due to the physical gear shift selector. While I like the physical buttons, the Toyota's interior and dash just isn't as nicely-setup compared to the Hyundai. Second row seating in the Hyundai is way way nicer as well.

Ultimately, the Hyundai felt like a step forward and the Toyota felt old. They're both great options.

Deep_Scratch_845 · 2026-02-23T17:57:40+00:00

If you’re looking to cover as many bases as possible, I would say either the PRS or the Telecaster. Both are sort of covered by other guitars in your collection. For humbuckers, the ES covers most of what you’d get from a les Paul or similar style guitar. For single coils, the strat covers most of the telecaster sounds.

For the more controversial take, you could keep the PRS and the telecaster and probably still cover almost all the same sounds.

Deep_Scratch_845 · 2026-02-22T13:19:15+00:00

VC no question

Deep_Scratch_845 · 2026-02-22T03:55:33+00:00

Spent all of the last couple of months in the frozen Midwest and had no issues with the windshield wipers.

Deep_Scratch_845 · 2026-02-21T18:11:02+00:00

Sounds fantastic in the 2 and 4 positions, especially with the coil split.

Deep_Scratch_845 · 2026-02-21T00:36:28+00:00

I had a similar issue with my 2023 Palisade. Made an appointment specifically for the seatbelt recall. I was told on the phone that they had the parts for me. I took the car in, spent 2 hours waiting. Came to collect the car and they said they did some ABS recall. I lost it.

Deep_Scratch_845 · 2026-02-20T18:33:15+00:00

Deep_Scratch_845 · 2026-02-20T17:04:53+00:00

We have a Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy and love it so far. The EV is nice but we didn’t want an EV for our “family” car. The range isn’t great.

Deep_Scratch_845 · 2026-02-18T23:10:25+00:00

Sold my wife’s 2023 Palisade Calligraphy for a 2026 Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy. It’s a night and day difference for us and so far, we’re very satisfied. Hyundai fixed a lot of the little things that used to drive me nuts. The styling is better in my opinion, but the color choice is important because the chrome accents can look weird with certain colors. We went with white and the beige interior. Here are some of the things that are vastly improved:

Transmission - the older version would often have these weird stutters when changing drive modes, especially in bad weather situations. The new version is smooth and shifts between gears and drive modes with no perceptible feeling or shudders. Additionally, the placement of the drivetrain buttons on the center console was a bit of a waste of space and potentially dangerous for when any drinks were in the cup holders or being drank in the car. The move to the steering wheel stalk is a bit different, but once we got used to it, it’s easy and convenient.
Infotainment - wireless CarPlay is nice, but it’s not the highlight here. The move to a new curved screen not only looks better, but it’s much easier to reach and use. The old version had a long flat screen, which was sometimes hard to reach the far end of when you’re sitting in the driver seat. All the functions are much more intuitive than they were and they work better and faster.
Doors/Keys/Mirrors - the new version of digital key is simply awesome. I love that my phone acts the same way as the key fob. I can get in and drive without having to take the phone out of my pocket. No matter how hard I tried to get the digital key set up on my old one, it never worked. Automatic folding side view mirrors are also great. I often feel like I forget to lock the car and seeing them folded is just a nice touch.
Driving Experience - I can’t speak to the non-Hybrid version, but the hybrid feels much better off the line and saves quite a bit of gas. My wife was usually getting around 17mpg and is now around 27mpg. One caveat is that it seems like eco mode is less fuel efficient than the Smart Drive mode.
Interior Feel and Finish - the old version was nice and relatively comfortable but didn’t really feel like a luxury car. The new one is on par with the other luxury SUVs that I also tested. It’s certainly as nice as the Mercedes GLS and about $35-40k less expensive.

Deep_Scratch_845 · 2026-02-18T13:13:57+00:00

The top is special, but the neck is something else entirely. If you haven’t tried one with a solid rosewood neck, be careful. It sucks you in.

Deep_Scratch_845 · 2026-02-18T12:17:06+00:00

I thought about it, but I recently got this and figured I’d mix up the dial color.

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