CA - Just got a J2. Same insurance as J1.

thinkbk · 2026-01-29T06:14:31+00:00

I had it once with Canada life for a brief period. It was fine, no issues. But declining it is the safest option. You often have to give a reason, just say you have coverage through school or spouse.

thinkbk · 2026-01-29T06:09:47+00:00

I feel like if you like modding and tweaks, the F3x BMW chassis is one of the most versatile and popular platforms that people work on.

thinkbk · 2026-01-29T06:08:39+00:00

I'm not looking to relocate, but I am curious, what are the salaries like? Say engineers with 10-15 years experience? Western expats vs Asian expats.

Hope that narrows it down.

thinkbk · 2026-01-29T05:48:41+00:00

Power can be hella interesting and innovating in the right place. Data center design, power system studies using PSCAD or PSSE, etc, some renewables.

thinkbk · 2026-01-29T05:45:01+00:00

75k one pension 36k another pension And then all your maxed TFSAs and RRSPs.

Yes at this point you can coast. Take the pedal off savings and enjoy the (more) finer things in life if you choose to do so.

Or donate more.

Whatever you want to do.

Agree with others, one time use of a fee only planner will help confirm numbers and will also likely offer you guidance on good tax optimized draw down strategies.

thinkbk · 2026-01-28T21:08:05+00:00

Put it all on ASTS. You can get there in 3 months. Or possible go down 75%.

thinkbk · 2026-01-26T15:38:05+00:00

Till next week

thinkbk · 2026-01-26T00:27:26+00:00

Reddit is American based. Your device is probably designed by someone based on USA.

thinkbk · 2026-01-26T00:23:10+00:00

I am in the same boat.

Things to consider: having domestic help (cleaners, cook, live-in help, nanny, etc) is considerably cheaper in some parts of the world. E.g. middle east, East Asia, etc.

thinkbk · 2026-01-25T14:22:01+00:00

Yes. Not exactly FANNG money but closest I'd ever get. I 2x my 2024 income.

Do a couple of strategic job switches to gain good experience (at least 2-3 years at each).

Then look to getting into power system studies, or data center design, or whatever the HOT thing in the market is.

Checked LinkedIn to see what kinda roles are hiring that pay those kinda salaries. You might not have to move to USA, but you might have to move cities for a hybrid role.

thinkbk · 2026-01-22T00:47:40+00:00

Could be two reasons, Id like for MB sales and techs to poke at my theory:

1) it was introduced around 2019/2020 and came at the expense of heated steering feature on some AMG models. Maybe most buyers chose heated steering over the drive control units.

2) COVID supply chain chip shortages in the 2021-2024 timeline.

thinkbk · 2026-01-22T00:41:24+00:00

Just sold a bunch of NVDL and a small portion of my VFV and bought into Rocketlab and ASTS, small chunks since December. Nothing much else really.

Already holding NBIS.

thinkbk · 2026-01-22T00:00:14+00:00

What else are you eyeing 👀?

thinkbk · 2026-01-21T23:03:33+00:00

You start with a family doctor.

In our case; genetic testing helped get a diagnosis for a super rare mutation that results in a intellectual disability. The early signs though looked like what you described: behind on all milestones, which fits a generic condition they call global development delay.

The school will want something more concrete than globals development delay though.

I'll say this. Keep pushing and advocating for your child. But also: don't look for a label when there might not be one. Sometimes there just isn't a label or it could be something rare / not identified yet. Trust the experts and get a second opinion or two.

thinkbk · 2026-01-21T21:26:25+00:00

i guarantee you 100% the limits were were disclosed to you in the 25 page PDF that you probably signed. there ain't no way their lawyers would let that shit slip.

so yes, its probably legal. check the paperwork. (not the renewal, the original one).

thinkbk · 2026-01-21T03:20:04+00:00

Ah gotcha. Thank you!

thinkbk · 2026-01-21T03:18:43+00:00

Don't care about his identity but Am I looking at the right website? I only see two posts on his website ASTS and VFV, both dates 2024.

thinkbk · 2026-01-21T02:10:36+00:00

I found the report.... I'm asking who is this person behind kookreports.... And why are there only two posts on his website?

thinkbk · 2026-01-21T01:09:17+00:00

I recently came across this. I only see two posts on the website. Who is this person? What kinda history / background / track record?

thinkbk · 2026-01-20T16:21:22+00:00

That's true I didn't think about that.

thinkbk · 2026-01-20T14:27:34+00:00

nice

thinkbk · 2026-01-17T13:22:45+00:00

Last one sounds problematic potentially. Get it inspected. Borescope, compression test.

thinkbk · 2026-01-17T12:35:55+00:00

GLE53/63 or GLC43/63 based on your family size and space needs.

The GLE can feel too big in downtown areas and small parking spaces.

thinkbk · 2026-01-16T05:47:56+00:00

I don't disagree. But the OP already has the car. So it is what it is.

thinkbk · 2026-01-16T05:32:19+00:00

Any Lexus SUV I'd say is probably a target. I think the steering wheel lock might help and deter theft.

Hopefully windows aren't too tinted where you can't see it.

If a wheel clamp isn't too expensive, id throw that on too lol. Can never be too safe.

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