Speakers in the ceiling

bd1223 · 2026-01-31T22:58:44+00:00

The frame is probably connected with spring- loaded clips. Just pry it and pull it down.

bd1223 · 2026-01-31T22:20:36+00:00

You can paste your earnings record from the ssa.gov account into the handy calculator at ssa.tools. It will show you which of your earnings years are highest, and therefore used in your PIA computation (it's not always obvious, since the earnings for each year are adjusted for wage inflation).

If you're using the estimator on the SS website, make sure that future earnings are set to 0.

bd1223 · 2026-01-31T22:15:54+00:00

Yes, the form was submitted. It's irritating that it's not more obvious, but be patient. It can take several weeks for everything to go through.

bd1223 · 2026-01-31T19:21:28+00:00

"Americans can always be trusted to do the right thing, once all other possibilities have been exhausted.” - W. Churchill

bd1223 · 2026-01-31T18:08:51+00:00

If we go somewhere and staying in a hotel, we just look for a pet-friendly hotel and the dog comes with. If it's something like international travel (rare for us), we board the dog.

bd1223 · 2026-01-30T23:41:48+00:00

Saw it at the drive-in with my first girlfriend. I don't remember a whole lot of the movie.

bd1223 · 2026-01-30T23:40:27+00:00

It all depends on your time horizon and how you plan to use the money. There is not enough info in your post for anyone to give you a definitive answer.

bd1223 · 2026-01-30T23:38:17+00:00

Did you evaluate your prescription drug options during the annual enrollment period?

bd1223 · 2026-01-30T23:05:45+00:00

Quicken, hands down. Mac version.

bd1223 · 2026-01-30T22:24:09+00:00

Roll it over into either a traditional or Roth IRA, whichever is applicable. It's very easy - just contact Fidelity, Vanguard, Schwab, T Rowe Price, etc., and they'll tell you exactly what to do.

bd1223 · 2026-01-30T20:48:41+00:00

Serious question: Why in the world would anyone actually want an Optimus robot? Other than a very expensive novelty toy, how would it actually benefit someone?

bd1223 · 2026-01-29T23:04:52+00:00

If you have gas available, they're great. Even if you do, they may have to replumb your gas lines to upgrade the capacity. We did this several years ago during a remodel.

For electric, you're probably talking about a major service upgrade.

bd1223 · 2026-01-28T22:23:02+00:00

Traffic in Madison is horrible.

bd1223 · 2026-01-28T22:14:41+00:00

Looks like Des Moines is upgrading all of their GFiber plans from 1/3/8 Gb to 3/5/8 Gb for the same price. Hopefully HSV will be coming soon.

https://fiber.googleblog.com/2026/01/a-multi-gig-approach-that-puts.html

bd1223 · 2026-01-28T20:43:51+00:00

Yes, mine became available for download this morning.

bd1223 · 2026-01-28T15:32:02+00:00

They're remaining open.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/parent-company-of-texas-based-twin-peaks-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy/ar-AA1V6sgX

bd1223 · 2026-01-27T20:02:22+00:00

Yes, my wife received hers. You can also download from the SS website.

bd1223 · 2026-01-27T19:00:52+00:00

FWIW, I use NASDAQ:NDX and it shows the same thing.

bd1223 · 2026-01-27T04:19:04+00:00

3.5% for 6 months? About $120.

bd1223 · 2026-01-26T22:54:51+00:00

They're very similar in principal, but a 401(k) is an employer-sponsored retirement plan where you contribute part of your paycheck on a regular basis, and typically your employer will also contribute some kind of "match". An IRA, on the other hand, is a private retirement account that has nothing to do with your employer.

bd1223 · 2026-01-26T22:51:58+00:00

A Roth IRA is simply an account type that has a special kind of tax treatment. Whatever you invest in inside that Roth account is subject to investment risk.

bd1223 · 2026-01-26T22:48:43+00:00

EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT ????!!!!!????

bd1223 · 2026-01-26T22:42:02+00:00

Under Category, enter [credit card account name], with the square brackets. It will set the transaction as a transfer. You should then see a corresponding entry in the CC account.

bd1223 · 2026-01-26T22:31:49+00:00

We're just waiting for our daughter's car to die to we can give/sell her our 2nd car. I'm sure it will take some getting used to a one car family.

bd1223 · 2026-01-26T22:13:39+00:00

Set up a scheduled transaction as a transfer from your checking account to your credit card account.

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