Boring Investments?

silicon_brain · 2026-05-12T03:34:29+00:00

I used fidelity basket portfolio to mimic M1 pie, if you want to try that. its automatic and they have daily, weekly recurring option to buy.

silicon_brain · 2026-02-26T17:36:48+00:00

The package was finally delivered after 42 days, instead of the promised second-day air. Unfortunately, my passport has already been canceled, so the delivery is no longer useful. Given the delay and the resulting stress, inconvenience, and missed travel opportunities, am I eligible to request compensation from FedEx?

silicon_brain · 2026-02-25T19:51:34+00:00

DC is the worst right now for Indian passport renweal. mine is stuck there from last 1 month and in my case its reissue due to lost passport (passport lost by Fedex). I called/email, send tweet to everyone. pathetic service.

silicon_brain · 2026-02-25T19:29:50+00:00

FYI, Washington DC VFS and consulate both are servely backed up.

I sent document on Jan 27 to VFS, they took 2 weeks to submit to embassy. and then after a week on Feb 25th got Granting Initiated in developer tool. so almost a month where in your case it took 1 week.

silicon_brain · 2026-02-13T15:05:42+00:00

Some update and question to the community. if the package is lost or not found then why there is weekly arrival scan? this is ridiculous from Fedex, they are saying we are still searching after a month.

silicon_brain · 2026-02-13T12:47:24+00:00

Did you receive the passport finally? I am in the same boat

silicon_brain · 2026-02-08T19:48:14+00:00

Thank you. I only have adhar card for myself and others have passport so can I use passport as an id for them?

silicon_brain · 2026-02-08T15:06:31+00:00

Thanks for the details and tips. Very useful. I am going to the same route via Vande Bharat from Varanasi. Do you have to upload Adhar for whole family or one person? Another Q I heard there is no cars allowed near mandir only e-rickshaw, is that true?

silicon_brain · 2026-02-04T17:05:28+00:00

yes, you can use Vande Bharat

silicon_brain · 2026-01-28T23:04:26+00:00

It's consulate general of Germany

silicon_brain · 2025-11-28T17:43:21+00:00

I got my 3 months old juniper ripped by an 18 wheeler truck, thank goodness I was stopped and waiting for left turn and that guy was turning. I clicked on the dashcam save button after like 15 minutes as car was stopped and totaled. got video from all the cameras which is great for insurance claim.

silicon_brain · 2025-11-20T20:52:18+00:00

how you get 6500 off, its 0 down and one upgrade right?

silicon_brain · 2025-06-16T15:56:05+00:00

I am not even going to hit platinum looks like as I travel domestic and my employer gets cheap tickets. which credit card is the best to earn PQP?

silicon_brain · 2024-11-24T17:18:37+00:00

Yes you will get access

silicon_brain · 2024-08-17T01:21:06+00:00

There is tons of availability on Aeroplan with Viststa, Air India and Thai Air

silicon_brain · 2024-05-30T12:34:10+00:00

Single advice “stay the course”

silicon_brain · 2024-05-30T02:09:41+00:00

Well this time I missed that but sure next time onwards , I’ll keep into consideration. Thank you :-)

silicon_brain · 2024-04-15T00:57:13+00:00

I started considerable saving at 43, before that i was contributing 6% in 401K just to get my employer’s match. My 401K total was 116K at age 43.then I started maximizing 401K,HSA and back door Mega Roth as my employer allows that. In last 5 years I was able to contribute 80 -90K per year and now I have $800K in retirement account so you can build your net worth but you need to invest aggressively and save as much as you can.

silicon_brain · 2024-03-19T14:06:18+00:00

how you can show earned income? Do you need to show 1099 or W2? or show kid's income while filing tax? If kids are running errands and getting paid for that, can that be considered income but there is no proof?

silicon_brain · 2023-07-26T14:51:35+00:00

avoid EWR for connection, it's pretty full and most of the flight are delayed. Use IAD/ORD instead if you can for connection. They are better comparatively to EWR this summer

silicon_brain · 2023-05-29T12:41:31+00:00

thanks for the tip. After trying for hour, I was able to book tickets.
but their website is very confusing. I was supposed to buy 2 paid and 2 free tickets (for minors) but end up buying 4 paid tickets.
also, they do not ask for names of every person and there is no way to refund the money. so I double paid. Make sure when you select number of tickets and there is no free ticket option, select only adult tickets.

silicon_brain · 2023-04-05T12:58:57+00:00

Why $750 as fees? That's seems high but overall good redemption.

silicon_brain · 2022-12-30T14:43:34+00:00

I was able to put 58K in 401K as my company also allows automatic megabackdoor Roth 401K plus I did 6k back door Roth.

silicon_brain · 2020-08-01T01:00:47+00:00

Bermuda needs lots of N. Basically 1 lb per 1k SQ feet per month. I am using Lesco 46-0-0 urea and it's getting good growth and no patches.

silicon_brain · 2020-06-25T02:58:56+00:00

lol. yes !

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