Recent content by Mort Corey

Just curious.....how much did the seven year old TV bring? Mort

I dunno....anybody that doesn't notice a missing paycheck probably has waaaaayyy too much money anyway and shouldn't even be bothering those poor souls at the insurance company ;) Mort

I've got a business rewards thing through them that works out pretty well. Depending on what I order, (paper, ink and toner, etc) I usually end up getting a rewards coupon for about $40 each month....not much in the greater scheme of things but it's a free case of copy paper. Best part is free...

Take your time with filling out the papers for the insurance adjuster. His/her job is to get you to act quickly and for the least expense to the company. Same with auto accidents....they like to get your signature for settlement before you feel the pain. The insurance company is not your...

I noticed a charge on my checking account statement a while back notating a charge from my ATM card posted to an on line florist. Only problem was that I have never had an ATM card nor ever even used an ATM. Ticked me off that my bank (former bank now) required a written statement to that effect...

If ANYBODY buys a CC gift card at this time they're in need of more help than they'll ever get from the FDIC..........now that I've said that I'll probably end up with one for Xmas. Mort

Never heard anything about it. As I read the FDIC link it seems to be geared only to those prepaid deposits that are held in a financial institution...which to me, sounds more like a prepaid credit card type instrument. I really doubt that someones Sharper Image (or the like) gift card is going...

It wouldn't surprise me to see BB begin closing underperforming stores after the first of the year as well. They seem to have reached a saturation point with the number of stores.....at least in my neck of the woods. Mort

Better watch your language....this IS the Home Theater Forum....you could likely get banned for such sacrilegious talk. :D Mort

It'll become a lot more managable as time goes on. I've been in the same home for 22 years and the first few were a squeeze. Total monthly costs (had to figure it out since you mentioned it as it's not as pressing these days) is 12% of gross for us (mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities) but...

Been some time since I've been bike shopping. Are you saying that a new HD dresser is pushing close to $30K these days????? YIKES!!! Mort (who bought his first HD/74 for $500....some assembly and parts extra)

Are you saying that your housing costs are 40% of your income? Just seems like quite a lot. Maybe I'm misreading it. The no points under 6% sounds like a bargain to me....but then again, when I bought my first home in the late 70's I was happy to get a 13%+ loan (and my wife was a VP at the...

Yes. (sorry, couldn't resist). If you plan on staying put for five or more years I'd think it's a good time to refinance. Interest rates have been slightly lower but chasing a quarter or so percentage point isn't worth the risk.....at least it wouldn't be to me. JMO, but in three or so years I...

I'm planning on giving the Volt a serious look if/when it becomes available even at $40K. Purchased my present vehicle in 02/06 new and now have 12,600 miles on the odometer so the Volt would be perfect for my needs. Plus, the lot where I park during the day has two charging stations with free...

My house was built in 86 and IIRC, the builders special that was originally installed was an 8 SEER unit. I think the minimum that's sold new today is 13. Five grand for a complete new heat and air system (especially having to use a crane) is not out of line. Have you ever had a professional...