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    Secure Phones?

    Like many of you, my personal information was lost in hacks of Equifax link ("Equifax, one of the three largest consumer credit reporting agencies in the United States, announced in September 2017 that its systems had been breached and the sensitive personal data of 148 million Americans had...
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    Bluetti AC300+B300

    I bought the Bluetti AC300+B300 combination on Amazon Prime Day (July 11, 2023) after watching Bob Well's videos Choosing the Right Power Station for Van Life! and Cheap Deals on Power Stations During Amazon Prime Sale Days July 11-12, 2023 among other videos. I got a great deal and everything...
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    The meaning of money/value of the dollar

    The value of a particular currency depends on a shaded myth. A dollar or a pound or an ounce of gold has no intrinsic value except in its own terms, as when a governmental obligation (e.g. a tax) is required to be paid in dollars (or pounds or gold) or a contract (e.g. mortgage) is required to...
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    Mexican pharmacies & fentanyl

    This NPR article Mexican pharmacies are selling pills laced with deadly fentanyl to U.S. travelers says Mexican pharmacies that cater to U.S. tourists are selling medications that appear safe but are frequently laced with deadly fentanyl and methamphetamine. That's the conclusion of new...
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    Social security

    Well, I did it. I applied for social security benefits, to begin on my 69th birthday. At the end of the online process, I had to agree to inform social security if I visited another country for 30 or more days and to inform them if I started working or changed my residence address. With so many...
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    Ford Transit Trail Van?

    This CNBC article says "The Detroit automaker on Thursday revealed the 2023 Ford Transit Trail Van, a new lifted model of its full-size van equipped with all-wheel-drive and more durable, off-road parts for outdoor enthusiasts. It also comes ready for customization, also known as “upfitting,” to...
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    Federal Benefit Programs

    This thread is inspired by the "Can you live on $700" thread. Let me warn readers that this discussion is motivated by the article Republicans Plan Debt Crisis to Force Cuts to Medicare, Social Security which depends on the outcome of the midterm elections. Those who dislike politics should not...
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    Banana Slugs Sauteed

    From North Coast Journal Banana Slugs Sauteed From A Taste of Humboldt: An Historical and Ethnic Cookbook of Humboldt County, California, assembled by Humboldt State University's Youth Educational Services. Ingredients and...
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    An interesting video

    This video Americans Whine Too BLOODY MUCH! is well worth watching.
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    RV repair

    My youngest brother has a 2007 Damon Outlaw 3611 toy hauler and has been a full-time nomad for 8 years.  One of my middle brothers convinced him to follow his 4WD truck up a winding dirt road.  The middle/side of the RV got stuck against the side of a hill on a steep upslope.  They had to dig...
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    Living Cheaply in Other Countries [split] Article w/ Bob Wells in today's Guardian

    This morning the temperature was a balmy 12 degrees (F) (or -11 degrees (C)).  As the snow fell, I watched a youtube video  $500/mo COST OF LIVING for LOW BUDGET EXPATS in Ecuador (2021) by a couple living in Ecuador.  The currency in Ecuador is the US dollar.  Some vandwellers are on social...
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    Time to Rescue United States’ Trusts, or TRUST, Act

    There are two bills being considered for "reforming" Social Security.  The following quotes are from a CNBC article that discusses both bills. 1. Time to Rescue United States’ Trusts, or TRUST, Act Quote:  Nancy Altman, president of Social Security Works, said Romney is “acting true to his...
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    Cheap Accommodations during Travel

    For people who want to travel inexpensively, there are some organizations which can help. 1. This video series by "What a shame Mary Jane" provide a discussion on couchsurfing  2. "Servas is a worldwide network of travelers and hosts with a passion for building peace, goodwill ..." In the...
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    Giving to HOWA from your IRA

    Some people who visit this forum (and, perhaps, are or will be or wish to be part-time or full-time vandwellers) may have retirement accounts like IRAs (or 401(k) or 403(b) accounts).  There is an option (for those who wish) to donate some or all of a person's required minimum distribution(s)...
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    Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act

    Congress Just Passed the Biggest Retirement Bill in More Than a Decade. Here's What You Need to Know Link1 What the SECURE Act Means for Your Retirement Link2  The SECURE ACT pdf (Ways and Means committee bill; I am not certain if the provisions of the passed bill are identical.) Congress...
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    Interest rates in 2020 and beyond

    Economic and financial affairs over the next few (5?) years might be useful to know.  In particular, knowing the rate(s) of inflation might be useful, especially if one has or is considering taking on debt.  When inflation is high, paying off fixed rate debt gets easier and easier as the value...
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    M35A2 cargo truck

    I am watching a live video  by attorney Steve Lehto and he mentions his love for the M35A2 2 1/2 Ton "Deuce and a half" military truck.  These standard transmission trucks can be purchased for $5000 (or more) but might need some work.  I am curious if anyone has converted one of these.  (In Fort...
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    Legal Threats to Medical Insurance?

    Yesterday a federal judge in Texas ruled that the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional.  Here is one article on this ruling.  This article states "Around 130 million people in the United States have pre-existing conditions, and without the ACA, insurers would no longer be required to cover...
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    Employment Evolution

    I thought the article  "Perennials, not millennials, will trigger the next wave of talent retention efforts" was interesting.  Adding it to one of the threads in this section did not seem appropriate but the topic seemed worthy of mention.   This paragraph was interesting: "Rather than force...
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    Stove & Oven

    My friend and I attended a meeting about MediCare Advantage at Cabela's and saw an interesting combination camping stove and oven Stove & Oven  that looked like it might work in a van or bus.  I have not seen this combination in a video before.  Has anyone tried something like this in a van, RV...
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