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Sorry. They just sold on another site. I’ll remove the posting. ...

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[quote]They said an “allotment of tickets were returned from the bears” [/quote] I know some Ochsner employees received an email yesterday about a ticket lottery. My wife got 2 tickets but we aren't in receipt yet. I'm curious where the seats are located and wonder if this is the source. ...

He stayed on too long. I look forward to see how Meg puts her fingerprint on the menu. ...

[quote]The VAT can replace income tax. I'd gladly accept the VAT if it did away with income tax (both corporate and personal). [/quote] Right. Many would gladly accept the replacement. The problem is who are the angels spending the VAT revenue and writing the laws when more spending is propos...

[quote]By flat tax I mean a set tax on sales tax. No income tax. [/quote] What you’re describing is generally referred to as a VAT (Value Added Tax). It’s been tried in Europe, but with poor results. The theory is very solid, but it’s is operated by politicians who want to carve out special e...

[quote]The lowest rate I've seen from online lenders is about 7% for a 3 year loan. My bank is a credit union, is it even worth going to see if I can get a lower rate than 7%? I'm looking to borrow 8k[/quote] You're likely talking about a personal unsecured loan and 7% sounds about right. For $8...

[quote]anyone got a name of someone in [b]nola[/b] area [/quote] Try Paul Loria at Hancock/Whitney, NOLA. He's helped me many times and can get things done. ...

[quote]I paid off my 30 year in 13.5 years. It is the best decision that I've made in my life. You'll have more money to invest, and less stress. Pay it off. [/quote] How do you buy time? As others have stated, you have much greater control and presumably less stress if you invest the money w...

I called this place closing 5 years ago.... or was that his other place???...

[quote]We both contribute 12% of our salaries to 401k plus we get 6% company match. [/quote] Good question, OP. The biggest point, IMO, is 2 incomes. I’m in a similar place with 2 very strong incomes, but a student debt load precluding maximizing tax advantaged accounts and taxable at our desir...

Ok. Republicans will hold hearings regardsless. ...

[quote]Went with this one off amazon warehouse.. [/quote] Which one? I’m seeing 3 versions on Amazon. I’m interested in what you think. Probably buy one for small furniture and kitchen cabinets soon. ...

[quote]skyisfalln[/quote] Thanks for sharing this. His work posted on Facebook was impressive. Do you know if he does work in Nola? I’m considering bathroom & kitchen updates on a double I rent out but don’t have anyone to consider for the work. ...

[quote]Have her go see a CFP.[/quote] This. Your mom is at a critical point in life and should seek a fee only advisor. This also gets you out of a sticky situation that your engineering training isn’t ready to handle. ...

That makes her worse than a “good German”. Why not leave and assuage her conscience? ...

Has a party’s nominatination acceptance speech ever been taped?...

[quote]The actor or the dentist?[/quote] Fine reference but I have to correct. J Voight was a periodontist. ...

[quote] Rates in March were going for 4.25-4.5%. Are they even lower now?[/quote] They are for terms under 7 years for the balance range I was just quoted. Fixed were from 3.4- ~4.0 for 5-10 years. ...