Jblac15
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| Number of Posts: | 687 |
| Registered on: | 3/18/2011 |
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re: Your 2024 Financial Goals
Posted by Jblac15 on 12/29/23 at 8:44 am
I like this… I’ll play.
1. Continue to max 401k
2. Continue ROTH’s for wife and I.
3. Continue 529 contributions for both kids
4. Allocate $$$ for a couple decent vacations
5. Look into getting PMI dropped from mortgage.
6. Figure out a way to lessen my tax burden as a normal W2 indivi...
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re: Anybody familiar with the early Kawasaki Brute Force?
Posted by Jblac15 on 11/5/23 at 5:09 pm
In general they have a weak front diff, plus the design of 4x4 activation doesn’t help. The 4x4 actuator could be stuck trying to engage 4wd. I would ride on a straight path in grass or dirt and switch the 2wd/4wd back and forth a few times to see if that does it. No more than 5mph while trying t...
re: New Polaris 570
Posted by Jblac15 on 10/6/23 at 7:26 pm
Great choice. I had 2ea 500HOs then recently picked up a used 570. All have been fantastic machines. I took my 570 to Colorado this summer and rode a large portion of the Alpine loop. ...
re: Misc Savings for Kids
Posted by Jblac15 on 10/3/23 at 9:25 pm
I’m not intending to use the 529 for anything other than educational expenses...
re: Misc Savings for Kids
Posted by Jblac15 on 10/2/23 at 7:52 pm
Thanks for all the feedback. Yes, I’m aware of the purpose and limits of the 529, I think you misinterpreted my sentence.
I will look into the UTMA/UTGA options thru vanguard....
Misc Savings for Kids
Posted by Jblac15 on 10/1/23 at 7:31 am
Cliff Notes:
I have two young kids one is five one is a newborn. I want to have an account for each just for future life expenses. This will be separate from a 529 (which we are already funding) for things such as weddings, vehicles, etc. I don’t necessarily want the account to be in the kids nam...
re: Bay Stealth Boats
Posted by Jblac15 on 7/23/23 at 7:34 am
Thanks! ...
Bay Stealth Boats
Posted by Jblac15 on 7/22/23 at 6:54 pm
Looking for info on the older Bay Stealth boats. I found a 2004 model 2030 with a newer Yamaha 4 stroke 150. Looks super clean but I’m reading mixed reviews. Primary negatives I’m seeing are that it’s heavy and rides wet in a chop.
Trying to find details on hull/transom construction in partic...
re: H&F January Program- PPSA Welcome to Strongville
Posted by Jblac15 on 1/4/23 at 5:52 am
Long time lurker first time caller…
I’ve been struggling with the same routines off and on for a year. This one really peaked my interest.
2 days in and I’m feeling it! So far I feel like I’ve guesstimated my 1rm on the big lifts pretty well… I’m right at a failure point on final sets.
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re: Used Boat Market
Posted by Jblac15 on 12/29/22 at 9:48 am
Thanks for the quick responses.
Not limited to specific hulls but Carolina Skiff would be ideal. ...
Used Boat Market
Posted by Jblac15 on 12/29/22 at 8:49 am
Am I limited to Facebook Marketplace and Boat Trader? Boat Trader has mostly high-end $$$ and marketplace has a mix of overpriced bay boats and straight junk.
Any other boat classified pages I’m missing out on? Looking for a 20-22ft bay boat fwiw. ...
re: RV/Travel Trailer Purchase
Posted by Jblac15 on 12/12/22 at 7:33 pm
We’ve owned our Forest River Grey Wolf since 2020 and have used it monthly since. My only complaint is like any other… the tires that come on them from the factory are horrendous. Our doors were replaced under a recall due to a manufacturing flaw. Otherwise it has been solid.
Do extensive res...
Tree Disposal around BR
Posted by Jblac15 on 11/26/22 at 12:46 pm
I’ve got several large sections of a pine tree that I need to get out of my backyard. 3ft diameter and roughly 6ft long. Where can I dispose of these around BR? I’ve got the ability to load and haul just need to know where to. ...
re: right side of my chest/right tricep giving out
Posted by Jblac15 on 11/26/22 at 7:46 am
Went through a similar situation with my left side a few years ago. Never had a proper diagnosis but all signs pointed to Nerve Impingement. Made a few trips to a chiro who specialized in sports medicine and learned some “nerve flossing” stretches on YouTube.
Coincidentally I had to take miss ...
re: First Aid Classes - BR Area
Posted by Jblac15 on 11/1/22 at 9:17 pm
Thanks guys.
Not really looking for documented certifications but I guess it would be a cool thing to have in my back pocket. ...
First Aid Classes - BR Area
Posted by Jblac15 on 10/30/22 at 8:20 pm
Looking for any insight on where I could take some basic first aid classes in town. We camp a lot and have aging relatives, so it would be nice to know exactly how to handle anything from a severe cut to a possible stroke.
Do fire stations offer these classes perhaps?...
re: Need mechanic for ‘02 Ford 7.3 diesel work in SE La. Who you use?
Posted by Jblac15 on 10/11/22 at 6:22 pm
Diesel Avenue in Baton Rouge just did a bunch of work on my 6.0. I had a good experience with them. Like everyone else they’re swamped and will likely take a couple weeks to get to it. ...
Table saw parts - BR Area
Posted by Jblac15 on 7/31/22 at 10:57 am
I've got an old cast iron Ridgid table saw that I'm trying to get working. I'm in need of the main shaft that goes through the Arbor. Are there any places in BR that I could bring my shaft to and possibly have it matched up?
Thanks,...
re: Is it possible to get a slight smoke smell out of a used car?
Posted by Jblac15 on 7/22/22 at 9:23 am
Buy or borrow an Ozone Generator. Let it run in the car for a day or 2 with all windows/doors shut....
re: Roth 401k
Posted by Jblac15 on 5/28/22 at 7:13 pm
Thanks for all the feedback.
I’ve decided to do 10% traditional and 5% Roth, plus funding Roth IRA separately. ...
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