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1-18-19, 7:58pm

Yppej replied to a thread Living Artificially in Health & Health Care

They can get healthcare in their country of origin. I don't go to Cambodia, not even apply for residency because I'm not sure I like the country...

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1-18-19, 7:46pm

Yppej replied to a thread Living Artificially in Health & Health Care

Universal healthcare for citizens first. Pay for it by removing non-citizens from Medicaid, SNAP, and other government programs. Then if you have...

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1-18-19, 7:22pm

Yppej replied to a thread Living Artificially in Health & Health Care

My Cambodian coworker's father just had heart surgery thanks to you and me the American taxpayer. He isn't even a permanent resident. This is the...

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1-18-19, 7:15pm

Yppej replied to a thread seamstress for bra fitting in Frugality, Products & Purchases

Now that it is winter I pile on a bunch of layers including a tight fitting camisole to hold me in place and go braless most days. But come spring I...

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1-18-19, 7:12pm

Yppej replied to a thread January Frugals in Frugality, Products & Purchases

I am checking the oil tank regularly. I still have over half a tank and would like to make it to February since I paid quarterly real estate taxes...

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1-18-19, 7:09pm

Yppej replied to a thread 2020 Presidential Candidates in Simple Public Policy

When we had an open primary debates held at the state university were four canidates per night to get through the 17 or so who ran.

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1-17-19, 7:28pm

Yppej replied to a thread My cousin was just killed by his SIL in Family Matters & Relationships

My sympathies.

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1-12-19, 12:15pm

Yppej replied to a thread The government shutdown..... in Simple Public Policy

No THEY'RE not.

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1-12-19, 9:31am

Yppej replied to a thread January Frugals in Frugality, Products & Purchases

The flu killed my appetite so I am not going for groceries this weekend as I still have almost all of last week's food left.

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1-11-19, 8:52pm

Yppej replied to a thread Waiting for W2 in Personal Finance

I do paper returns but can't call the IRS for my forms because they are shut down. State forms are not ready yet.

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1-11-19, 6:46pm

Yppej replied to a thread January Frugals in Frugality, Products & Purchases

He sounds like me!

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1-11-19, 6:27pm

Yppej replied to a thread January Frugals in Frugality, Products & Purchases

I got hammered with the flu this week. My doctor was busy and I got assigned to the nurse practitioner. He examined me, said it was viral, and my...

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1-11-19, 6:20pm

Yppej replied to a thread What are you reading 2018? in Reviews

The Other Wes Moore about two Baltimoreans with the same name who take different paths in life. It is nonfiction.

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1-11-19, 6:17pm

Yppej replied to a thread The government shutdown..... in Simple Public Policy

I heard on the news that TSA workers can earn as little as $20,000.00 a year. It's hard to build an emergency fund with that.

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1-10-19, 5:40pm

Yppej replied to a thread Kudos to Trump's handlers and no snark meant here..... in Simple Public Policy

They elected Joaquin and Julian Castro.

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1-10-19, 3:53pm

Yppej replied to a thread Kudos to Trump's handlers and no snark meant here..... in Simple Public Policy

Not San Antonio.

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1-10-19, 3:45pm

Yppej replied to a thread Kudos to Trump's handlers and no snark meant here..... in Simple Public Policy

Austin is not on the border.

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1-7-19, 5:41am

Yppej replied to a thread Who's coming, Who's going? in Housing

I drove through Jersey City last week. It was not appealing though the gas was cheap.

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1-7-19, 5:28am

Yppej replied to a thread January purge in Organizing Your Life

DS got me new household items to replace worn out ones for my birthday, so I am tossing grungy items like an old cookie sheet, old plunger, stained...

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1-5-19, 10:49am

Yppej replied to a thread January Frugals in Frugality, Products & Purchases

Due to the government shutdown instead of taking a 3 day weekend I took a day trip to NYC since the state funded keeping Ellis and Liberty islands...

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1-5-19, 9:01am

Yppej replied to a thread Keeping up with fashion in Consumerism & The Media

Most people at work look like clones of each other in usually black leggings. Per the dress code you can't wear nice dark wash jeans but people can...

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1-5-19, 8:51am

Yppej replied to a thread Who's coming, Who's going? in Housing

Cold winters followed by black fly springs.

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1-3-19, 8:25pm

Yppej replied to a thread Who's coming, Who's going? in Housing

Saw on the news you can get $10,000 if you move to Vermont. My son said if they up it to $100,000.00 he will go. But he actually would not qualify...

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1-3-19, 6:26pm

Yppej replied to a thread January Frugals in Frugality, Products & Purchases

I went to the bank and increased the amount I have automatically transferred from checking to savings each month.

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1-2-19, 5:28am

Yppej replied to a thread January Frugals in Frugality, Products & Purchases

DS took me to Ikea for Christmas and I didn't like any of them home decor items so I got some Swedish food. It is pretty filling and helping with the...

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1-1-19, 11:52am

Yppej started a thread January Frugals in Frugality, Products & Purchases

I downgraded my AAA from Plus to Basic. The major change is if I need to be towed more than 3 miles I have to pay, but that hasn't happened recently...

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12-31-18, 10:13pm

Yppej replied to a thread What one thing would you most like to see happen in 2019? in Open Forum

Single payer health insurance in the US.

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12-30-18, 4:57pm

Yppej replied to a thread 2018 Reckoning in Personal Finance

My average spending is down $25 per month from this time last year. I want to do even better in the year ahead.

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12-27-18, 11:01pm

Yppej replied to a thread What movies are you watching 2018? in Reviews

Vice. It had the feel of a Michael Moore movie.

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12-27-18, 5:35am

Yppej replied to a thread Tai chi, anyone? in Health & Health Care

It's offered at my senior center but I am not old enough to attend. Commercial classes in my area are expensive.

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12-26-18, 8:14pm

Yppej replied to a thread a year ago this week in Workplace Issues & Jobs

It helped me get over my old job once I passed the one year mark at my new job. Now it is last year at this time I did XYZ at my new job, rather than...

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12-26-18, 7:24pm

Yppej replied to a thread December Frugals in Frugality, Products & Purchases

Thank you RR. They send the coupon early but I can never wait until my birthday redeem it!

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12-26-18, 7:23pm

Yppej replied to a thread December Frugals in Frugality, Products & Purchases

I am on track with my monthly budget so far. But this weekend my son is taking me to Ikea for Christmas and I do not want him to spend too much, so I...

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12-24-18, 5:45pm

Yppej replied to a thread 2018 Reckoning in Personal Finance

Awesome!

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12-24-18, 5:30am

Yppej replied to a thread Advice I'm glad I ignored in Dailies and Challenges

Invest in the stock market.

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12-23-18, 6:58pm

Yppej replied to a thread Happy Holidays! in Open Forum

I am apprehensive and saving also, but still hoping for a good 2019 for everyone.

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12-23-18, 6:57pm

Yppej replied to a thread Grieving for our Country in Simple Public Policy

One of the things Puerto Rico was slow to do was restore power to health care facilities, one of the major causes of the thousands of hurricane...

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12-23-18, 12:01pm

Yppej replied to a thread What are you reading 2018? in Reviews

These Truths, a sprawling history of the United States.

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12-23-18, 7:38am

Yppej replied to a thread December Frugals in Frugality, Products & Purchases

Used my birthday coupon from Bob's to get a pair of black flats that will go with many things for $13.00. I do not like to buy shoes used.

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12-22-18, 8:50pm

Yppej replied to a thread The new 8 week plan in Dailies and Challenges

The government shutdown is impacting my desired trip to a national park. I am thinking of a Plan B.

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12-22-18, 12:05pm

Yppej replied to a thread Grieving for our Country in Simple Public Policy

I guess it depends how you define an era, but the worst times in our nation have to include genocidal wars against Native Americans, slavery, the...

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12-22-18, 7:51am

Yppej replied to a thread Cohousing for companionship in Family Matters & Relationships

You don't need a cohousing development. Some widowed retirees I know get other widowed retirees as roommates.

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12-21-18, 9:40pm

Yppej replied to a thread Grieving for our Country in Simple Public Policy

The military industrial complex is alive, well, and selling weapons to thugs in Saudi Arabia because Trump can't say no to them.

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12-21-18, 6:47pm

Yppej replied to a thread Grieving for our Country in Simple Public Policy

The economy is cyclical and when it goes down, which is already starting to happen, Trump and his cronies will be out.

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12-20-18, 6:04am

Yppej replied to a thread Do you live like a guy or a girl? in Housing

Both. I have a bedframe now but no headboard or footboard and spent many years sleeping on a mattress on the floor. Most of my furniture I found on...

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12-19-18, 7:09pm

Yppej replied to a thread The Daily Rave in Dailies and Challenges

A wonderful gift for the season!

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