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I know this isn't possible for everyone, unfortunately; but this was on the side of something I'd opened earlier. "retirement savings: how much is - b. Apr 11, 16:56 21
- It doesn't take pensions into account. I know not many people have them but they mess up rules of thumb like that. - ceregon Apr 11, 17:13
- this is one thing australia does very well. companies are obliged to put an amount equivalent to 9% of your salary in a retirement fund of your choice - mafic Apr 11, 17:11 1
  - socialists! -- nm - charlie Apr 11, 17:13
- I think it's like expecting parents reading about the cost of raising a child...sure, it can be expensive, but somehow you make do with what you have. -- nm - CrankYanker Apr 11, 17:10
- I'm happy to see that 15% figure (which is exactly my situation including the match), but I'd feel much better about it if - Jelly Apr 11, 17:10 3
  - I am at 14 with match right now (I was at 28 for much of last year pre-move) - ty97 Apr 11, 17:11 2
    - 28% ! that is great. -- nm - Andie Apr 11, 17:13 1
      - It was temporary. - ty97 Apr 11, 17:15
- That was one trade-off (hopefully temporary) of moving to NYC. I lowered by 401K contribution more than I would like. - ty97 Apr 11, 17:06 2
  - I think if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere -- nm - Bacon Apr 11, 17:09
  - but oh, hey, the table says I am where I should be, so that's a plus. - ty97 Apr 11, 17:08
- I... wow. I'm doing excellently*. -- nm - nubby, Astro-lord, koozie aficionado Apr 11, 17:06 2
  - good job. buy yourself an Audi! -- nm - charlie Apr 11, 17:07 1
    - no, it's too late for that. you get an audi before you get your finances in order -- nm - dogbert Apr 11, 17:15
- Probably depends on how long you keep not dying. -- nm - Cuzzin Todd Apr 11, 17:03 1
  - Blow your money because the Death Panels are coming to get you -- nm - Sarah Palin Apr 11, 17:03
- this stuff *terrifies* me. and i actively do what i can. -- nm - Andie Apr 11, 16:57 2
  - I'd be terrified if I was depending on those numbers. I figure I'm okay so long as I stay healthy. - Meg Apr 11, 17:04 1
    - yah, I hope to be able to shoot for more, too; but you have to start somewhere. (sharey venty) - b. Apr 11, 17:15
- let's just say it's about 500% more than what i have right now -- nm - charlie Apr 11, 16:57 1
  - No shit -- nm - groiny Apr 11, 16:59
I had no idea, but am not particualrly surprised that Mike Myers and Dana Carvey had been feuding all this time. -- (link) - Reagen Apr 11, 16:56 2
- I suspect Mike Myers is one of the most difficult people in Hollywood. - David Apr 11, 17:06 1
  - And a few other places. - tl Apr 11, 17:08
nmb:Andie - Capstern Apr 11, 16:55 6 1
- Have you heard of this one? -- (link) - tl Apr 11, 17:10
- Stop buying Audi's and you won't need Kickstarter to fund it. - Remlik (si) Apr 11, 16:57 4
  - LOL. Well yeah will cost more than what I paid for the car and I have found that - Capstern Apr 11, 16:59 2
    - You don't have to give too many details, but are they games like Magic Card Games, or like Poker card type games? -- nm - Bacon Apr 11, 17:02 1
      - "It's a Jump to Conclusions mat" -- nm - charlie Apr 11, 17:03
  - BAH! I will own this not Remlik -- nm - Bacon Apr 11, 16:57
The Goopster blames it all on Botox -- (link) - charlie Apr 11, 16:55
I've walked 21 miles in April so far, but only 8.6 this week so far -- nm - prayformojo Apr 11, 16:52 1
- 31 MTD, I'm 7 miles short. Need to get out and take care of that this weekend. -- nm - Meg Apr 11, 16:56
For those of you that I've taken to Lake Hollywood, the hiking trail reopened yesterday! This is a serene place with deer and pine trees where you - CrankYanker Apr 11, 16:52 1
- also where Opie and Andy walked in the opening credits of the Andy Griffith Show - charlie Apr 11, 17:03
IMDb Wins Lawsuit Against Actress Suing Over Age Revelation -- (link) - Todd Manning Apr 11, 16:47 1
- interesting. I'd guess that if she hadn't tried to deceive herself, there might have been a different outcome. as long as there wasn't a legal - b. Apr 11, 16:52
Belarus man tries to take a picture of a beaver. It kills him -- (link) - charlie Apr 11, 16:47
CrankY - should be back in LA June ish -- nm - Capstern Apr 11, 16:42 8
- Look forward to it! -- nm - CrankYanker Apr 11, 16:45 7
  - Hows the auto? -- nm - Capstern Apr 11, 16:46 6
    - Couldn't be better...glad you're getting yours back! Just replaced the racing tires yesterday..I don't need tires rated at 193mph..new ones are 140. -- nm - CrankYanker Apr 11, 16:50 5
      - Just glad to be rid of the A6 -- nm - Capstern Apr 11, 16:57
      - Lol. Yeah once they finish the certification will have new tires on it. The certification requires that - Capstern Apr 11, 16:53 3
        
        I found these Kumho tires for $75 ea!!! -- nm - CrankYanker Apr 11, 16:55 2
        
        nice 17" right? -- nm - Capstern Apr 11, 16:57 1
        
        yes -- nm - CrankYanker Apr 11, 17:11
Just watched Lindsay Lohan's interview on Letterman. I saw glimpses of a very sweet girl, but for most part it was another train wreck. - CrankYanker Apr 11, 16:40 1
- "we didn't talk about this in the pre-interview" -- nm - Remlik Apr 11, 16:54
Pip would you want to go to Archer Live in June? -- nm - Capstern Apr 11, 16:40 2
- I thought about it. SM is interested -- nm - Epiphany Apr 11, 16:47 1
  - Uhhh...call me -- nm - Capstern Apr 11, 16:48
You know what's a funny last name? Tunt. -- nm - prayformojo Apr 11, 16:37 1
- Such a good episode. -- nm - Capstern Apr 11, 16:38
News on the OLTL 3 and there return to General Hospital via Soaps in Depth - Todd Manning Apr 11, 16:28 4
- As new characters I gather. -- nm - tl Apr 11, 17:12
- what about Stavros Cassadine?! - charlie Apr 11, 16:33 2
  - I love crazy evil Stavros. -- nm - Todd Manning Apr 11, 16:44 1
    - Oh and I did post about it before you, but left the spoiler out of the subject. -- nm - Todd Manning Apr 11, 16:45
$50 for 8 ounces of special coffee from starbucks. the cost plus the name makes me think it may come with a... nm but: -- (link) - b. Apr 11, 16:18 1
- Whenever I see this one, I always start humming ~this is not/the greatest coffee in the wo-orld~ -- (link) - Reagen Apr 11, 16:21
Trip to "Asian" Costco made me laugh when a food demo Asian lady handed me a treat and said "American Moon Pie" with a giggle. -- nm - CrankYanker Apr 11, 16:18 7
- Asian Costco? Marukai? -- nm - JD Apr 11, 16:23 6
  - heh, Costco in Garden Grove. -- nm - CrankYanker Apr 11, 16:27 5
    - The one down the street from me? -- nm - Meg Apr 11, 16:33 2
      - yep, hadn't been there in awhile...they carry a slightly different inventory than our regular one. -- nm - CrankYanker Apr 11, 16:35 1
        
        They finally got quinoa. I'd been having my friend buy it for me in Tustin. A couple of my other favorites come and go. - Meg Apr 11, 16:39
    - Ohh....that type of Asian 8) -- nm - JD Apr 11, 16:29 1
      - They cater to a different clientele....that's why she announced what she was handing me as "AMERICAN Moon Pie".... ;-) -- nm - CrankYanker Apr 11, 16:33
edelman back with the Pats -- nm - Beaker Apr 11, 16:11
What do you do with your beer after you've used it to catch a foul ball? -- (link) - Beaker Apr 11, 16:06 8
- Rest it on the head of the kid who tried to catch it while I admire my good fortune. -- nm - Max Apr 11, 16:12
- I don't mind that it's a repost, but you may want to check the comments from the original. nm but: -- (link) - b. Apr 11, 16:07 6
  - Wait are Mop jokes old now? I never got the memo -- nm - Bacon Apr 11, 16:08 5
    - a remlik is the new mop. - b. Apr 11, 16:12 4
      - Remlik will post it on top of a post with the same info - Epiphany Apr 11, 16:19 3
        
        both of you just leaped ahead of Lucie and Spawn on the List -- nm - Remlik (si) Apr 11, 16:54
        
        both of you just leaped ahead of Lucie and Spawn on the List -- nm - Remlik Apr 11, 16:43 1
        
        aw, c'mere ::rubs your shiny head:: sometimes, it's cute when you do it. -- nm - b. Apr 11, 16:57
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- the what what in a what what? -- nm - prayformojo Apr 11, 16:23 1
  - top of b2, but here you go. nm but: -- (link) - b. Apr 11, 16:24
- I just read that - very impressive. -- nm - b. Apr 11, 16:09
if you can't pick out the sucker at the table -- nm - charlie Apr 11, 16:04 3
- Look around and see if you're in an Audi showroom? -- nm - Roger More Apr 11, 16:30 1
  - the company's revenue projections take into account their Capstern premiums -- nm - charlie Apr 11, 16:32
- I know, it's me. I didn't back away fast/far enough. -- nm - b. Apr 11, 16:06
I realize it's different strokes for different folks and all, but 44K on a car. Holy crap. -- nm - ty97 Apr 11, 16:02 63
- I paid 1/44th of that for mine. I could get a much nicer one, but I don't care *at all* about cars. money pits, the lot of them. -- nm - mafic Apr 11, 16:28 17
  - And THAT is what it comes down to ...what do you love...what do you like and what is something - Capstern Apr 11, 16:30 15
    - you know, if everything was all settled otherwise, I would be unlikely to say anything about the car. - b. Apr 11, 16:35 3
      - that's my problem. you're carrying debt, how much faster would you have been debt-free if your weren't paying stupid amounts on a car? -- nm - mafic Apr 11, 17:07
      - OK so when I come and announcethat I have zero revolving debt - can I link back to this and youcan post you are happy but sliently judging me? :) -- nm - Capstern Apr 11, 16:37 1
        
        Only if your resultant interest rates are all under 4%. -- nm - Max Apr 11, 16:45
    - You should see if they make one that looks like a horses ass with wheels on it. -- nm - groiny Apr 11, 16:32 10
      - oh youre shopping for a car..sure I will check -- nm - Capstern Apr 11, 16:33 9
        
        I did, got 2 cars with wall to wall 6 year wArranties for 520 a month. -- nm - groiny Apr 11, 16:36 8
        
        *shakes head* -- nm - Capstern Apr 11, 16:37 7
        
        (cause . . . ? he didn't? that's somehow a terrible deal??) -- nm - charlie Apr 11, 16:39 6
        
        OK if that works for him and hes happy with his two cars. I am happy for him but comparing what he wants and is happy with - Capstern Apr 11, 16:42 5
        
        Your definition of "lesser car" is problematic. His cars...work. -- nm - David Apr 11, 17:03
        
        I would love a new Camaro. I could tech -- nm - groiny Apr 11, 16:47 3
        
        Technically afford it, but why would I strap myself to a 40k car that will not retain value? -- nm - groiny Apr 11, 16:48 2
        
        That is not a better car overall. - Will Hunting Apr 11, 16:49 1
        
        Regardless of all that, it is just not a wise investment. -- nm - groiny Apr 11, 16:52
  - seriously. i physically dread the day i have to actually buy a new one and start paying for all the attendant crap again -- nm - charlie Apr 11, 16:29
- all i can think is "i could buy a perfectly fine, brand new car, for $24,000 and then have **$20,000** left over to do something life changing. -- nm - Andie Apr 11, 16:26 5
  - The mindset is lost on him though -- nm - groiny Apr 11, 16:28 3
    - Its not lost. I understand it. Just not how I look at things and just because I dont look at it - Capstern Apr 11, 16:36 2
      - is there nothing, absolutely nothing, you want more in life than a specific car? no place you want to see? no thing you'd like to do? no experience? - Andie Apr 11, 16:48 1
        
        I will likely never retire - i ama workaholic - i love working. I own 2 houses... - Capstern Apr 11, 16:51
  - but don't you see? no repairs for 3 years! -- nm - charlie Apr 11, 16:28
- I don't have as much of an issue with that, in and of itself, as the particular circumstances in the mix. - b. Apr 11, 16:05 2
  - In this instance to me its not the name it is the quality and the service I get. But no one wants to accept that...I think the only person here - Capstern Apr 11, 16:28 1
    - I have told you before that I had a passat - exactly the same as an audi, except for itty bitty differences, only I paid way less because I didn't - b. Apr 11, 16:32
- Well I did watch a guy but a 87K used car Sat. Was beautiful S6 -- nm - Capstern Apr 11, 16:04 30
  - You know, Toyotas are nice and last forever. -- nm - Reagen Apr 11, 16:13 1
    - Fiancee drives one and it is very different. I hate driving her car - Capstern Apr 11, 16:17
  - was he at gunpoint? - groiny Apr 11, 16:05 9
    - I guess its all realtive to income. There was a guy in there that day that owns an R8 and an A8... - Capstern Apr 11, 16:20 1
      - It really doesn't though -- nm - groiny Apr 11, 16:22
    - To me it is better than 613 and pending rapairs -- nm - Capstern Apr 11, 16:10 6
      - Buy a car for half the price and half the payment. -- nm - Will Hunting Apr 11, 16:11 5
        
        And to me its half the car. I actually went and drove a couple cars - Capstern Apr 11, 16:16 4
        
        You've listed issues with multiple Audi's.....maybe, the cars just aren't that good. -- nm - Will Hunting Apr 11, 16:53
        
        well, good luck, hope this one is not a lemon. -- nm - Andie Apr 11, 16:27 2
        
        Well yeah. Thanks. I should know one way or the other before the warranty is gone. If - Capstern Apr 11, 16:33
        
        At this price, it's a great gamble! -- nm - David Apr 11, 16:30
  - Well, *he* could afford it. - CovingtonCat Apr 11, 16:05 17
    - Again I think you people seriously under estimate my income. - Capstern Apr 11, 16:09 16
      - no, you are underestimating your debt load. -- nm - Andie Apr 11, 16:19 5
        
        Right, pay off that other property that is an elephant in the room first and foremost -- nm - groiny Apr 11, 16:21
        
        Again with the new job and new raise all but the car and houses should be gone early next year. I am ok with that -- nm - Capstern Apr 11, 16:21 3
        
        what happens if you lose your job (they adore you, per your words, but stuff happens) or, heaven forbid, you fall ill or have a life-altering accident - b. Apr 11, 16:23 1
        
        Well I am in the same boat I was with the old car. For the first time in my life - Capstern Apr 11, 16:27
        
        and what happens if this job ends unexpectedly? stranger things have happened. -- nm - Andie Apr 11, 16:22
      - i think they're saying it doesn't make it any worse of a deal -- nm - charlie Apr 11, 16:10 9
        
        dingdingding. otoh, maybe *this* will be the one that doesn't need spendy repairs before too long! -- nm - b. Apr 11, 16:13 7
        
        3 years guarenteed to not pay a single repair. Only thing I have to cover is consumables... - Capstern Apr 11, 16:18 6
        
        are we allowed to link to this in six months when something comes up that isn't covered? -- nm - Andie Apr 11, 16:23 1
        
        Sure. Like anyone would need permission to do that....lol -- nm - Capstern Apr 11, 16:34
        
        oh, I like that part; but paying that much and not considering what happens after 3 years except, you know, maybe buying a more expensive car? - b. Apr 11, 16:22
        
        That is just about every new car on the market, fyi -- nm - groiny Apr 11, 16:20 2
        
        I know. But I got what I wanted. I hated the Toyota and the Honda - hell - Capstern Apr 11, 16:23
        
        "guess what I got him with time! I said I'd throw in the tires for free!" -- nm - Audi Dealer Apr 11, 16:22
        
        Worse or not worse is perspective I guess. Its less than I was paying. I dont have to face any repairs... - Capstern Apr 11, 16:13
- I can buy a house here for that! - CovingtonCat Apr 11, 16:03
- the dealer tells me my payments are 750 on a car, and I would punch him in the mouth. nm -- nm - groiny Apr 11, 16:03 3
  - If you got it, do what you want with it. Right monocle? But we've had multiple talks about fiscal prudence. - Will Hunting Apr 11, 16:10
  - At the time was turing 2 cars into one. The two car payments were 810 - - Capstern Apr 11, 16:05 1
    - you should stop talking for a while, Champ. Sit a few plays out. nm -- nm - groiny Apr 11, 16:05

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