footballdude

re: Best zero turn or lawn tractor for 1 acre yard with slopes?

Posted by footballdude on 3/20/24 at 7:14 pm

[quote]Cub Cadet[/quote] No...

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re: Walmart want you to pay them to use Self Check-out

Posted by footballdude on 3/12/24 at 5:56 pm

[quote]-According to a report from Business Insider, self-checkout might only be usable by Walmart+ subscribers[/quote] I 100% support this. Any chance we can get an entire store for just Walmart+ subscribers? ...

re: SS and retirement benefits tax question

Posted by footballdude on 3/9/24 at 9:22 am

[u]YOUR[/u] SS payment is only reduced if [u]YOU[/u] receive a gov pension from [u]YOUR OWN[/u] work effort. Google Government Pension Offset & Windfall Elimination Act [link=(https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10007.pdf)]https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10007.pdf[/link] [link=(https://www.ssa.go...

re: New Orleans ZAPPS Potato Chips

Posted by footballdude on 2/23/24 at 3:13 pm

[quote]Bought by Utz a few years ago[/quote] [quote]Utz bought Zappa and Golden Flake in the past few years.[/quote] Zapp's Potato Chip's was sold to Utz Quality Foods in [b]2011[/b]...

re: Anyone ever run a can of fix-a-flat in ATV tire

Posted by footballdude on 1/5/24 at 2:48 pm

Slime I put it in brand new atv and mower tires....

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re: Has anyone used Bud's Gun Shop?

Posted by footballdude on 1/4/24 at 5:49 pm

I have ordered 2 or 3 times from them. No issues at all....

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re: Ford Eco-boost 3.5 ltr

Posted by footballdude on 12/13/23 at 6:16 pm

I bought a new 2019 Expedition with the 3.5 eco-boost. Engine had to be opened up [b]5[/b] times to fix issues with the cam phasers in the first 40k miles. 10 speed transmission had to be completely rebuilt at only [b]48k[/b] miles. All were covered under the warranty, but Ford must have ...

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re: When would you all recommend getting a new car?

Posted by footballdude on 9/15/23 at 6:30 pm

[quote]Expedition[/quote] Don't do that....

re: Best Mid Size 3 Row SUV

Posted by footballdude on 6/1/23 at 6:09 pm

Do NOT buy an Expedition. Engine and transmission problems....

re: AC Maintenance Plan Question

Posted by footballdude on 4/26/23 at 6:11 pm

[quote]As a side benefit with an annual maintenance contract in place, if you do have a problem, most companies put you in a high priority category, and will come and fix your problem before another customer without the maintenance agreement.[/quote] THIS...

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re: 401k question

Posted by footballdude on 4/26/23 at 5:43 pm

Roll it over to Fidelity. If/when you leave the new job, roll that one over to Fidelity also. ...

re: Choosing a bank

Posted by footballdude on 4/11/23 at 5:14 pm

Find a credit union where you are now. ...

re: What is going on at base of tree

Posted by footballdude on 3/26/23 at 9:35 am

[quote]40’ water oak[/quote] It's done for. Cut it down....

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re: Odds of a recession and severity

Posted by footballdude on 3/23/23 at 6:06 pm

[quote][b]Recession has occurred and is ongoing now[/b][/quote] THIS...

re: One more thread about home generators, with a twist.

Posted by footballdude on 3/15/23 at 8:38 pm

[quote]It is my understanding that at times getting natural gas can be tricky when there is high demand.[/quote] Says who? ...

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re: Comparing the unemployment rates of the US and the EU

Posted by footballdude on 3/11/23 at 7:46 am

[quote]The politicians changed the way the US calculates unemployment to make it look good.[/quote] THIS...

re: Ford applies for patent that allows automaker to repossess cars remotely

Posted by footballdude on 3/1/23 at 7:40 pm

Problem is: Can't repossess it remotely if it don't run....

re: Mazda vs Toyota/Honda

Posted by footballdude on 2/4/23 at 8:00 am

Quality wise: Toyota and Honda Everyone else. ...

re: Inheritance Advice

Posted by footballdude on 1/24/23 at 7:18 pm

[quote]Grandparents wrote one big check with everyone's name on it[/quote] Not the right way to do that. Should have been separate checks. [quote]I cashed it in my bank account where it sits for now.[/quote] Not the right way to do that. Should have been separate bank accounts. Did t...