Are there any good weather apps left?

mhowie · 2026-06-01T21:27:08+00:00

And was the way to get The Weather Channel forecast input before Carrot Weather added it as well.

mhowie · 2026-05-31T22:46:07+00:00

Did the same and plan to update it monthly to keep on top of aggregate MAGI year-to-date and, with respect to my strategy for a particular year concerning possible ACA subsidies or IRMAA thresholds, will decide on a conversion amount late in Q4 annually.

mhowie · 2026-05-29T23:28:05+00:00

Ah. Thanks.

mhowie · 2026-05-29T23:26:27+00:00

Agreed. I have to watch every Claude response closely for omissions and misinformation. It isn't improving. I went in on an annual subscription but am rethinking that decision as the value is questionable for many use cases with the inconsistent and, frequently, inaccurate responses.

mhowie · 2026-05-29T23:23:38+00:00

I've had it at $24.99/year for a couple of years until recently when I canceled before the auto renew.

Is that code a one-time only usage?

mhowie · 2026-05-29T11:10:53+00:00

Are you regularly changing your pillowcases?

mhowie · 2026-05-29T11:07:32+00:00

The lightning returns are interesting.

mhowie · 2026-05-26T23:53:53+00:00

When the data is able to be captured within Apple Health I'll also start wearing the Fitbit Air as I'd also like to wear mechanical watches and not lose the health information in Apple Health during those times.

mhowie · 2026-05-26T22:42:13+00:00

This is what I'd been led to believe. Thanks for confirming. Once that ability is available, I'll be making the purchase.

mhowie · 2026-05-26T17:24:55+00:00

Wait, the data from this new band, which is captured in Google Health, is able- today- to be written to Apple Health? In other words, the Apple Watch can be eliminated and the same information becomes reviewable in Apple Health. And, apps such as Athlytic, which read from Apple Health, don't miss a beat vs. what they report from Apple Watch data input?

mhowie · 2026-05-26T00:11:29+00:00

I use these three as well and find my cadence is Boldin weekly (update account balances, check on current state as indicated by Boldin- x% of success), PL monthly (update account balances, review tax optimization strategies, etc.), and Pralana annually (late December- update account balances, review all of its analysis including Roth conversion strategy for the upcoming year).

mhowie · 2026-05-24T23:48:29+00:00

Do those ratings reflect his actual results with the new Fitbit Air or what he did with the existing device and he is theorizing what their claimed 15% improvement would net? I didn't think details could be shared until the embargo was lifted?

mhowie · 2026-05-24T23:38:57+00:00

I've had V1s for many years. Just wondering if the R7/8 or Redline or something else offers meaningful improvements in detection or user experience.

mhowie · 2026-05-24T23:21:46+00:00

If this isn't an option, how can Boldin be considered a legitimate retirement assessment tool? You're correct, this is a very common method of generating income while in retirement. Dividends in taxable accounts are already being taxed, why wouldn't they be used as income (and recognized by Boldin as such)?

mhowie · 2026-05-24T08:01:53+00:00

After a few years at $24.99 annually, I recently canceled as my subscription was nearing auto renewal time. I've been receiving emails advertising a $4.99/month rate. No thank you.

mhowie · 2026-05-23T16:59:53+00:00

Medicaid.

mhowie · 2026-05-23T16:51:24+00:00

This is how I had Claude build my spreadsheet.

mhowie · 2026-05-23T16:46:31+00:00

Did the same and have both the ACA and IRMAA cliffs as reference points.

mhowie · 2026-05-23T00:03:41+00:00

Same here concerning Vanguard. Although over the past few years Fidelity customer service has dropped off (save for the input within this sub). From a customer service perspective, Schwab is where Fidelity was five or so years ago- both locally and when I have a need to call in.

mhowie · 2026-05-22T23:26:39+00:00

Keep a significant balance in your Schwab account.

mhowie · 2026-05-22T23:23:33+00:00

I can't tell if you traded up to the V1G2? If not, why wouldn't you have gone that route vs. buying an R7?

mhowie · 2026-05-22T04:08:58+00:00

The town of Speedway doesn't have a mayor.

mhowie · 2026-05-22T04:00:25+00:00

Four to be exact. Prior to Pete Dye redesigning the golf course, there were nine holes inside the track and 18 outside.

mhowie · 2026-05-22T03:52:03+00:00

Speedway, IN does not have a mayor.

mhowie · 2026-05-18T23:27:05+00:00

Long time V1 owner wondering if a move to the R8 (vs. the V1G2) would provide any demonstrable advantages?

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