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Financial Advisor Company Move

Posted by TXTIGERTAIL on 9/2/23 at 11:52 am
My FA (their whole team) left for a new company. I’m not going to stay with my current company with a new FA. I’m happy to move the funds to the new company to stay with my FA, but am looking at options to save myself the FA fee. This was something I was already thinking about. I have three ac...
Between inflation and SLI stock performance, I can now contribute 107 boxes of Franzia to the wine mixer. ...
Negative market forces have led me to revise my “Franzia Forecast” downward. I can now provide 134 boxes of Franzia for the wine mixer. ...
Letting the pups out last night on Gunstock mountain in NH “felt” pretty dang cold. ...

re: OT Photographers -Camera Recs

Posted by TXTIGERTAIL on 2/1/23 at 8:10 am
I ended up choosing a Nikon Z5 for the camera body (this was a gift and the reason for the $1500 budget) I purchased two lenses to start: Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 S Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 I can’t wait for clear night skies to attempt my first Astro shot. Second question for the group. I’m look...

GLG-Paid Expertise Request

Posted by TXTIGERTAIL on 1/25/23 at 12:22 pm
Has anyone ever received an email requesting they join GLG as a paid expert? I just received a request today and was wondering how legitimate this is. TIA...

re: OT Photographers -Camera Recs

Posted by TXTIGERTAIL on 1/21/23 at 6:47 am
Thank you for the detailed response, and to all others who took the time to respond. I plan to use the camera in colder conditions (below 20 degrees at times) and I’m seeing some reviews say the Nikon Z50 doesn’t perform well at low temps. I’ll do more research in the other options you posted ...

OT Photographers -Camera Recs

Posted by TXTIGERTAIL on 1/20/23 at 2:12 pm
*Update-I bought a Nikon Z5. Looking for recs for a good hiking/backpacking travel tripod* I am looking to purchase a camera for astral photography that’s also good for general shots as well. Was thinking Nikon d7500, but am hearing they will be discontinued within 2 years. Should I look at Nikon...
A sleeping bag fits just fine in the back of an Audi A7, with the 2nd row seats folded down, if you’re 5’6”. I had a few good nights under the stars out west. ...
The UMC postponed General Conference. Kicked the can down the road when members were already upset about the Book of Discipline not being enforced. My church voted to leave, over 90% in favor of. And we were one of the largest stateside churches in the UMC. ...
Changed my Cap One Money market to a Performance Savings thanks to this topic. Thank you!...

re: Taos, NM

Posted by TXTIGERTAIL on 7/22/22 at 11:30 am
Are the national forests in New Mexico back open? You might double check. I was there at the end of May and everything was closed due to fire danger. ...
Yes, this is for s/4hana. I don’t know all of the particulars yet, only that the implementation contractor is out of control and they need a PM to rein them in. :) I decided to set up a single member LLC for now. Thanks for the input everyone. ...
When working Contract W2 I increase my rate over direct hire to cover my additional cost of benefits not provided (health care, retirement contribution, etc.). The rate as a c2c (corp to corp) will be significantly higher to cover all that and taxes as well. ...
I have a job opportunity for a PM position on a software implementation (SAP). Previously I have been contract W2 or direct hire. This company is asking to do c2c so I am looking at setting up a business. I think LLC is the way to go (I would be the sole partner and employee) but would welcome any a...
42 and currently not sure what will be contributed this year. I started with a new company 4 months ago, and don’t yet qualify for 401k matching. I’m saving $700/week and waiting to decide where it goes between Roth/IRA/Investment accounts. ...
I can now contribute 237 boxes of Franzia to the wine mixer!! It’s great to see a green account on such an awful market day. Thanks Smack. ...
I can now contribute 62 boxes of Franzia to the wine-mixer. :)...