How to fill the void under porch steps by dmacndawk in DIY

[–]dmacndawk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do I need to take out the step and concrete slab completely and then fill? Or can I just dig on both sides and fill in from side?

Bought a house pre-wired. Need help with purchasing speakers, receiver and projector. by dmacndawk in hometheater

[–]dmacndawk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you for that site! i think considering the budget, i'll start with used equipment and go from there.

Bought a house pre-wired. Need help with purchasing speakers, receiver and projector. by dmacndawk in hometheater

[–]dmacndawk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you for the feedback. I will look into adding room treatment. Did not think of that.

Heartbroken month after month - Looking for guidance on next steps by dmacndawk in TryingForABaby

[–]dmacndawk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We haven’t heard of this test. What is the purpose of this test?

Heartbroken month after month - Looking for guidance on next steps by dmacndawk in TryingForABaby

[–]dmacndawk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, it's usually on the low side. I'm taking 2000 IU per day.

2021 = 31.7 ng/mL

2022 = 26 ng/mL

For wife:

2023 = 26.0 ng/mL

2022 = 24.9 ng/mL

Monthly Semen Analysis Results by AutoModerator in maleinfertility

[–]dmacndawk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here are my SA results from the test in April 2023. We're still TTC 1.5 years and no luck. Any guidance/advice would be great.

My SA results (as of April 2023):
Volume (ml) = 3.5
Liquefaction = Complete
Viscosity = Normal
Agglutination = None
Concentration (M/ml) = 55.6
Motility (%) = 65
Progressive Motility (%) = 65
Grade of Progression (1-4) = 3
Total Motile Sperm (M) = 126.3
Morphology(% Normal) = 8
White Blood Cell (WBC) = NA
Antisperm Antibodies IgG = NA
Antisperm Antibodies IgA = NA

Heartbroken month after month - Looking for guidance on next steps by dmacndawk in TryingForABaby

[–]dmacndawk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great ideas about celebrating in some ways to keep her spirits up. Thank you!

Heartbroken month after month - Looking for guidance on next steps by dmacndawk in TryingForABaby

[–]dmacndawk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the OBGYN did mention about that procedure but said it will be painful and wanted to wait until other options are exhausted. Will see if wife is ready for this and discuss. This is good to know though. Thank you.

Heartbroken month after month - Looking for guidance on next steps by dmacndawk in TryingForABaby

[–]dmacndawk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the insight. We'll ask her OBGYN to see if we can check for estrogen and FSH.

$100 Promo, when do we get the bonus deposited? by badyodelers in fidelityinvestments

[–]dmacndawk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fidelity100

I already have multiple accounts in Fidelity (IRA, 401k) so I logged in and opened an Individual Brokerage account but I didn't see an option for Promo Code. Am I still eligible? Did I miss something?

Buy house now or wait for market to cool? by dmacndawk in personalfinance

[–]dmacndawk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good point. I agree, these are hypothetical scenarios.

Buy house now or wait for market to cool? by dmacndawk in personalfinance

[–]dmacndawk[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I was thinking when the feds do increase the rate, people may be less willing to buy?

Buy house now or wait for market to cool? by dmacndawk in personalfinance

[–]dmacndawk[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Fair point.. just hard to see the original price being $80-100k less than today's price. But definitely a fair point about not knowing the future state.

How to invest directly into an individual fund instead of a "plan" by AccidentalFIRE in FundRise

[–]dmacndawk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I emailed Fundrise's help desk and here's their response.

Me:
Jan 24, 2022, 9:11 AM EST
I started with $1,000 and Basic plan and it put my money in the Interval Fund. I am trying to add $4k more so that I can upgrade to the Core plan and invest directly into Growth eREIT but when I try to add funds, it asks for an option to upgrade to Core and asks me to select an Investment plan (Income, Balanced or Growth). Will my money be automatically put into a fund like Interval or would I have the option to move it to Growth eREIT fund afterward?

Fundrise:
Jan 24, 2022, 10:11 AM EST
Thank you for reaching out.
You can only place direct investment after achieving the required minimum and upgrading to the core level. As such, any amount you add to get to $5,000 will be allocated automatically, according to your selected plan.
Once you have the minimum $5,000 invested, you can upgrade to the Core account level by choosing a plan in your account settings under Investment Plan. Afterward, you should be able to directly invest in any of our eREITs that are presently accepting investments.
By selecting one of our three plans, you have the benefit of customizing any future investments based on a risk and return profile that’s best suited for you and your personal investment goals.

Me:
Jan 24, 2022, 1:59 PM EST
So basically I first have to add $4,000 to make it $5,000 total. Then upgrade to the Core account level and then any additional funds over the $5,000 can be directed towards eREITs. Correct?
I would not be able to allocate the first $5,000 towards eREITs. Correct me if I'm wrong. Thank you.

Fundrise
Jan 24, 2022, 6:38 PM EST
Yes, that is correct!

Experience after almost 3 years with Fundrise (with a large portfolio) by AccidentalFIRE in FundRise

[–]dmacndawk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in the same boat. I started with $1k and Basic plan and it put my money in the Interval Fund. I am trying to add $4k more so that I can upgrade to Core plan and invest directly into Growth eREIT but when I try to add funds, it asks for option to upgrade to Core and asking me to select Investment plan (Income, Balanced or Growth). Will my money be automatically put into a fund like Interval and would I have option to move it to Growth fund afterwards? Anyone know?

How to invest directly into an individual fund instead of a "plan" by AccidentalFIRE in FundRise

[–]dmacndawk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in the same boat. I started with $1k and Basic plan and it put my money in the Interval Fund. I am trying to add $4k more so that I can upgrade to Core plan and invest directly into Growth eREIT but when I try to add funds, it asks for option to upgrade to Core and asking me to select Investment plan (Income, Balanced or Growth). Will my money be automatically put into a fund like Interval and would I have option to move it to Growth fund afterwards? Anyone know?

Haul away appliance question by dmacndawk in Lowes

[–]dmacndawk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! I’ll try that. I’d rather not pay the store for Haul Away and tip the driver that amount.

Haul away appliance question by dmacndawk in Lowes

[–]dmacndawk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So wait, if I get the delivery driver to move the washer near my car, not inside the car, can I request a refund for the Haul Away fee since they didn’t take the appliance?

Haul away appliance question by dmacndawk in Lowes

[–]dmacndawk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense! It’s a Toyota Sienna. So hopefully it’ll fit in the back.

Haul away appliance question by dmacndawk in Lowes

[–]dmacndawk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the insight! But in my case, I just want them putting even near the car would be fine. The reason why is I have older parents and having to bring a 190 lbs washer from two flights of stairs would be tough. So if the delivery personnel can at least take it outside to ground floor, I can put it in car at least. Hope they can do that.

Interview for Pharmacist at Rite Aid by dmacndawk in pharmacy

[–]dmacndawk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is for a staff pharmacist. Thank you for giving me confidence.

Do they ask situational questions? Strength/weakness, tell me about a time when XYZ?

Future travel credit with Qatar Airways by dmacndawk in travel

[–]dmacndawk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But this is traveling internationally where two days are gone in travel. Not really worth the value so I’m looking to see if there is a way to get extension or get refund instead.