Recent content by Papajets

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    Reverse Osmosis System

    That is a good post, very informative.
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    Retirement Targets

    I'm going to partially retire at 61. Plan to work about 24 - 30 hours per week for a year or two. See how it goes.
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    Retirement Targets

    I went with Vanguard and I've been happy.
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    When will you be able to retire?

    I am going to be retiring in a few years. I have a Vanguard advisor that is helping me prepare for that with investing and the navigation of social security, IRA's, Roth conversions and RMD's. I also am going to hire a person to consult with on a yearly basis to oversee what we are doing and...
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    Williams & Blum: Portal season continues, Cyclone Women make big splash

    You guys do a great job. As a Cyclone fan for over 40 years, I remember when we had no information, besides a sideways mention in the Peach. You are helping to connect Cyclone fans everywhere. You have to walk a fine line with what you know and do and what can be shared with fans, and you...
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    Hy-Vee's weirdest business decision yet?

    My family does that too. We tenderize the sliced loin, vacuum seal and freeze for a great inexpensive meal on the grill.
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    2025 Season Tickets

    Just renewed 5 tickets. Looking forward to great times in Jack Trice!!
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    Ozempic, GLP-1 and other modern diabetes / weight loss medications

    and discourage the eating to too many simple carbohydrates.
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    Ozempic, GLP-1 and other modern diabetes / weight loss medications

    Over the past 30 years our society (govt/schools/culture) has criminalized the eating of meat, eggs, milk and fat. We have made simple carbohydrates are main source of calories. Simple carbs give your brain a fix, but you are hungry again in an hour. Coffee with scads of flavors/sugars. Empty...
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    Ozempic, GLP-1 and other modern diabetes / weight loss medications

    Most people gain weight slowly over time. Adding 1/2 pound per month results in 6 pounds/year and 60 pounds over 10 years. Consuming an extra 3500 calories results in additional pound of fat, which is easy to do over 30 days. Many try to lose extra weight over short periods of time, which...
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    Really good seats left in Carver

    Three more cyclone fans will be at CHA on Thursday, just got the tickets. The price has increased from last night! Hope it will be a Cyclone Victory!!
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    What's the top album that changed your world when you first listened to it?

    Yea, Baby We Were Born to Run, I also really liked Nebraska. The the Live Album was something me and my roomates would listen to all of th etime.
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    Ames Lager in Cedar Rapids area

    Hyvee in North Liberty, off of Forevergreen Rd, usually has some sixers.
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    Retirement Targets

    In my opinion, at your age you are in great shape. Just keep stashing it away and let it grow, you should be fine. If you have worked for 10 years and have $200K you are ahead of most people.
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    What's the best opening track of an album?

    Thunder Road, Born to Run, Boss, not even close.