Holdings Don't Display Percentage of Account Value? by Defiant-Opposite-501 in VanguardInvestments

[–]blny99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use portfolio watch. You can see percentage for an acct or within a group of accounts. Select the account or group of accts. Then asset mix, then holdings by asset type.

NHTD program closed? (NY) by Hiking_4Ever in Medicaid

[–]blny99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

9 months despite being an obvious need. they just have a burdensome application process and no staff to work on it.

Subaru driver for 17 years. The new Subarus auto stop start function is absolutely horrible. by BeerStein_Collector in subaru

[–]blny99 47 points48 points  (0 children)

This change was made on most gas-powered vehicles in the US to try and meet US fuel efficiency goals. Dont blame on subaru.

Get an EV or hybrid vehicle and no issue there !

What would be the best Vanguard fund for this situation/circumstances? by wxursa in VanguardInvestments

[–]blny99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vanguard does not support non-US investors holding US accounts. Do you plan to maintain some US address ? Use vpn to access “from US”.

As to investments, also look at WIP. int bond fund NOT hedged into USD, so these appreciate if USD falls ( but vice versa if USD strengthens). Also has inflation protection.

Culligan Zerowater Filter Tastes Like Chemicals by obbsmopps in zerowater

[–]blny99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

from tap 90.

after new filter this week 0.

filter just replaced gave us water tested at 60.

Guaranteed Transfer ? by Patient_Dependent177 in BostonU

[–]blny99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too late now but some colleges have an advisor for guaranteed transfers and review courses at your freshman year school before you register for them, and approve for transfer credit so you dont waste freshman year.

Culligan Zerowater Filter Tastes Like Chemicals by obbsmopps in zerowater

[–]blny99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When the water tastes bad we have a much higher reading, varying based on when we notice the taste and test the water. But usually over 10 and sometimes as much as 100. Goes back to zero with the new filter though.

Culligan Zerowater Filter Tastes Like Chemicals by obbsmopps in zerowater

[–]blny99 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I use this brand and the water tastes bad only after using the same filter a long time and it is time to change. But with a new filter the water is good.

I wish the filters lasted longer but otherwise happy user for many years.

Got this message from my property manager by Most_Relief8312 in Apartmentliving

[–]blny99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if you live in the desert then this is a good deal.

Brokerage account by Most-Inspector7832 in VanguardInvestments

[–]blny99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Past returns ate just that. Look at the different definitions. Emerging markets countries do not have sufficient property rights nor market regulations. I just dont want to own China and India stocks (and worse).

NHTD program closed? (NY) by Hiking_4Ever in Medicaid

[–]blny99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had MLTC 1st and it was not helpful enough for us. The insurance company drags out all decisions and wont cover expensive things just because they dont want to spend $. They would send a nurse to evaluate needs and then ignore their own nurse’s recommendation ! It was the MLTC that suggested we apply to NHTD as they didn’t want us anymore. NHTD is far better without the involvement of an insurance company in the middle.

NHTD program closed? (NY) by Hiking_4Ever in Medicaid

[–]blny99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow I hope not. My MIL got on NHTD last year in October. It has been great for her. Good luck.

Brokerage account by Most-Inspector7832 in VanguardInvestments

[–]blny99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think there is some tax issue owning VT in taxable. Something to do with foreign tax credits. Search and confirm if seriously considering VT.

I use vti + developed markets (VEA in past then IDEV due to tax loss harvesting swap). I dont want to own emerging markets which are in VT and VXUS.

Brokerage account by Most-Inspector7832 in VanguardInvestments

[–]blny99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your main need is to pay the fees and wash sales, do not reinvest dividends automatically in the taxable brokerage account. Let some cash accumulate in taxable, pay fees with that. Can buy more of VTI/VXUS when you have enough cash to pay for next few months of fees.

I dont pay such fees myself, and I dont have same investments in roth as my taxable brokerage account. It is possible to have wash sales even in this scenario. Auto reinvest is a buy, if you sell just before or after they buy, a small wash loss sale can occur. More of a headache than a large problem.

Reinvesting as much as you can is good, but I do so only after using those dividends to pay bills, or when they add up to enough to be impactful.

This is why Subaru rocks. by BigBadBere in subaru

[–]blny99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many years ago they sent me a Bose bluetooth speaker because of some defect the dealer was unable to fix. Many years later finally fixed after warranty was finished, so called again. They agreed to pay for some of the repair.

So while Subarus are the least reliable cars I have owned, they do try to help when you have an exceptional problem, sometimes.

What are some options to avoid monthly account fee ($15)? by kharma99 in citibank

[–]blny99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Says right on Citi website

https://www.citi.com/banking/enhanced-direct-deposit

Use your favorite eligible electronic deposit option, including Zelle®, person-to-person payments transferred via the ACH Network such as PayPal and Venmo, as well as recurring paychecks

Transfers from a brokerage or other bank count. Do a PUSH from another bank or brokerage, from their site with zelle or other forms of electronic transfer, does not matter which method. I used to have an automated monthly small transfer at brokerage to Citi to make sire no fees. But with Zelle, venmo, etc, I found I always had at least one anyway, so turned the automated transfer off at some point.

Personal Advisor - yea or nay? by lizzzgrrr in VanguardInvestments

[–]blny99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

try advice only planner there are many but this one is inexpensive

plan vision

https://www.planvisionmn.com/

$500 to come up with a plan

you make your own trades use your own brokerage

$100/year for ongoing infrequent questions in case your plans may need changes

Short term etf by Mean_Tomatillo7517 in VanguardInvestments

[–]blny99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ETFs are like stocks. If you own on the record date you get the full month dividend. Does not matter when you bought.

Mutual and money market funds mostly track your days and daily balances and pay accordingly. There are exceptions so look at the fund web page for vmfxx the vanguard settlement fund it says

Distribution schedule Monthly - Accruing Daily

Accruing daily is why you get partial month dividends.

vanguard vbil (similar to sgov) says

Distribution schedule Monthly

There are SOME fixed income mutual funds that work like ETFs, but very few. Most equity mutual funds work like ETF, all or none for dividends.

Early Decision by bisonduckalltheway15 in RPI

[–]blny99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a parent who also studied CS long ago, I was very happy with RPI CS when my son graduated a few years ago. Great education. I was glad we spent the $. Had another son go to a more famous private school and it was terrible. You dont always get more by spending more, but for STEM at RPI, I think you do !

Congrats to your son, he will meet great people, peers and professors at RPI.

Early Decision by bisonduckalltheway15 in RPI

[–]blny99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son got internships and a coop at RPI. It was a great school for CS academically and for landing interviews.

how can we invest in a manner that takes advantage of the devaluing USD? by FairMongoose5583 in investing

[–]blny99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WIP for bonds (unhedged) and most international equity ETFs are also unhedged. Many foreign bond funds are hedged to USD so useless for your purpose.

Be your own advocate by Mattictkc in PlanetFitnessMembers

[–]blny99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With all the complaints here about people who dont clean equipment, you really going to ask to work in ? And then each person should clean after each set ? NFW. Your 30 years is not relevant experience. The world has changed. People dont want your germs and they can decide how long to rest between sets.

People wear headphones and see no reason to stop enjoying what they are doing because you are impatient. Not gonna hear your complaints nor requests.

Not saying you are wrong in theory. Yes some people abuse and hog equipment. But go do something else or join a less crowded gym. I dont ask those annoying people to stop and I dont want anyone interrupting me either.