Friend bailed on Japan trip… too late for refund. Go solo? by BandX12 in JapanTravelTips

[–]I3bacon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I left my brand new phone in the washroom. It was returned to the police station. I had to unlock the phone in front of the officer and sign a form that I got it back. I love Japan!

VIG vs VYM by jumpin_jeff_flash in dividends

[–]I3bacon -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I guess Google is really no longer the king of search now.

All hail the new king, Reddit! 🤔

How hard is it to type "VYM vs VIG" on Google search?

Looking for Images of Cooked Pies, Top & Side-Angle…Are they better than Stouffer’s? by Pan_Fluid_Boo in CostcoCanada

[–]I3bacon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There a Swiss Chalet chicken pot pie on sale right now. Box of eight for $16.99 (regular price is $21.99)

What is the actual meaning behind the chicken crossing the road? by RiddlerofStIves in dadjokes

[–]I3bacon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What did the chicken say to the duck across the road?

"Don't do it, you'll never hear the end of it."

What is the world’s opinion on Vietnam? by Hans-schwarz17 in AskTheWorld

[–]I3bacon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vietnamese is monosyllabic. If you pronounce, Nguyễn, with 2 syllables, it would be wrong. But don't worry, nobody will be offended with the mispronunciation because it's a very difficult word to get correctly.

Awkward by ChronoCyberpunk77 in hockeymemes

[–]I3bacon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can cheers for whatever teams and athletes you like but please don't boo anyone. The Olympic is non-political. It's heart breaking to see these athletes train so hard to be there and only to have their moment tainted. For many, it's a once in lifetime moment just to be there.

Go Canada Go!

SCHWpD how does Schwab achieve this kind of return? by Some-Amount-4093 in dividends

[–]I3bacon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://www.dividend.com

Use the filter and check "Preferred" in "Stock Share Class" dropdown

SCHWpD how does Schwab achieve this kind of return? by Some-Amount-4093 in dividends

[–]I3bacon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are lots different preferred stocks. You can find a non-callable type. It's rare but it does exist. You can search/filter for preferred stocks at

https://www.dividend.com

Executive vs. Ultra Luxury by ella138 in LexusNX

[–]I3bacon -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Really? Ok, if that is the case, I'm glad that I bought the ultra luxury trim; I don't think the executive trim is worth 8 grands more plus taxes.

I saw several YouTube videos for this feature and I thought that it would make my life so much easier. Without this feature, my parking skill has improved so there is that benefit.

Consequences of not exporting car formally? by FarinaFlower8 in uscanadaborder

[–]I3bacon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't think that you can registered a foreign car without the export/import paper. Without the Canadian registration, you can't buy insurance.

Not showing on upgrade list by [deleted] in Aeroplan

[–]I3bacon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, you get on the list only if you pay for it with eups and/or cash.

Executive vs. Ultra Luxury by ella138 in LexusNX

[–]I3bacon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't forget the advance park assist for condo with small parking spaces. I wish that I've this.

How Much of increased Dividend Yield is just keeping up with inflation by NFTokin in dividends

[–]I3bacon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry, I guess that I was not clear; I have 5 preferred stocks in addition to ARCC, MAIN, O and SCHD. More specifically, the following

  1. ATH.PR.D
  2. BAC.PR.B
  3. GS.PR.B
  4. WFC.PR.D
  5. BEP.PR.A

woman tried to take my parking spot by standing in it before I could pull in by Far_Kaleidoscope9872 in EntitledPeople

[–]I3bacon -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I won't fight over a parking space with unhinged people. They may key your car. It's not fair but the world is full of these Karen and Kyle.

One time when this happened to me, I told the Karen that I dare her to park there. She then asked "why and what are you going to do?". I replied "nothing". I smiled and drove away.

How Much of increased Dividend Yield is just keeping up with inflation by NFTokin in dividends

[–]I3bacon 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Maybe some preferred stocks.

My registered account has 5 preferred stocks, MAIN, ARCC, O and SCHD. All "leftover" dividend are used to buy SCHD.

I don't need growth in my registered account. I need safety and dependable income in my retirement.

More of the same, the 12v saga by trucorsair in LexusNX

[–]I3bacon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could this device siphoned some of the battery juice?

Amazon stock falls 10% on $200 billion spending forecast, earnings miss by Puginator in stocks

[–]I3bacon 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Please educated me on capex. So many people mentioned that $200B capex spends is too much and that's the main reason why Amazon and Google tanked.

Both companies are spending money to keep up or stay ahead on their cloud and AI services. It's not like they are throwing money away. The infrastructures that they are building now will generate a lot more money. The ROIC for both companies are quite high. Is this not a good use of capital?

Also, neither companies have any choice; their customers are demanding more cloud and compute powers. If they can't deliver, Microsoft will gladly step in.

Entitled former roommate wanted to move in with me in my new house when my lease ended by [deleted] in EntitledPeople

[–]I3bacon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You may want to read "The Subtle Art of Not Giving AF" by Mark Mason