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    Nutrafol hair supplement?

    I was taught in college biology that most male hair loss is caused by male pattern baldness which is an inherited trait. In other words trying to prevent it is like trying to change your eye color. Has anyone tried Nutrofol supplement and did it make a difference? Just wondering since I see...
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    Nice Hotel Miami Beach?

    Although I live in Florida I have not been to Miami Beach in very long time. Can anyone recommend a nice hotel? So many to choose from.
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    Liposuction?

    My wife is toying with the idea of having liposuction to remove stubborn tummy fat. Has anyone had this procedure done and are you satisified with the results?
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    Neptune Society?

    Are they trustworthy? Anyone ever deal with them or have plans to use them when they got the tap?
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    Anyone use hypnosis as a treatment?

    Has anyone ever been hypnotized in order to treat a fear? If so, did it work and who did the treatment? I have been thinking of having it done to help me overcome a fear. Just as a side note, many years ago when I was in college one of our professors said that if anyone of us wants extra credits...
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    Hip Replacement?

    A few years back after some nagging pain in her left hip my wife was x-rayed and told that "sometime down the road" at a time of her choice, she would need a hip replacement. Lately, the pain has grown more frequent and higher intensity and we guess it is about that time. Has anyone had hip...
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    Touring Venice Question

    Am thinking of visiting Venice for the first time. Not interested in any other area of Italy right now. Is it easy to book tours once I arrive there? Can anyone recommend a decent, moderate priced hotel in Venice? Any advice, suggestions, etc. welcome.
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    how much milk do you drink and what type?

    I recently tried reduced fat lactose free cows milk and like it very much. Since I have a fast metabolism and work out quite a bit I drink about two or three glasses per day. Would prefer whole milk but worry about the cholesterol.
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    S&P 500 Question

    Simple question: Is the S&P 500 one of the best long term (10 years or more) mutual funds you can buy? Yes, I know no one has a crystal ball, but I am sure some of you have educated opinions and they are welcome and appreciated.
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    Who follows a "buckets strategy" in retirement?

    Do you follow a three buckets strategy and how has it worked for you in retirement?
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    Eflornithine for women's facial hair?

    My wife read about a new prescription cream to remove women's facial hair. Her doctor knew nothing about it. Has anyone tried EFLORNITHINE? She did call her dermo but she said she does not prescribe it.
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    YAG Capsulotomy Procedure?

    Had cataract surgery a few years back and all went very well. Vision is getting cloudy again and doc recommended YAG Capsultomy procedure to set things right again. Anyone have this done? Was it helpful?
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    An annuity in the 3 fund portfolio?

    The traditional three fund portfolio is a bond index fund, and a domestic and international stock index fund. Do you think an immediate annuity would be a good substitute for the bond fund?
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    Gapapentin and blurred vision

    Has anyone who takes Gabapentin noticed blurred vision as a side effect? I take it for neck arthritis and am thinking of tapering off for that reason. How long did it take for normal vision to return?
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    Annuity and RMDs?

    If an immediate annuity is purchased with traditional IRA money how are RMDs calculated? Does the monthly payout from the IRA count towards them and what about the remaining sum in the IRA? Any clarification would be appreciated and if you are kind enough to respond please use language that an...
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    Are variable annuities as bad as people say?

    People have been trying to sell me them for years. I distinctly remeber some very respected financial wise man saying that if you are thinking of buying a variable with say $200, 000 it is better to buy a simple immediate annuity for $100,000 and put the other $100,000 in a good index fund such...
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    Who takes Gabapentin and why?

    My neurologist and osteo doctor recommended it for arthritis of the neck. They said 300 mgs before bedtime, more during the day if necessary. To be honest it has not really helped my neck issues but has definitely aided my insomnia problem. Who else takes it, for what reason, and has it helped?
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    What do you take for migraines?

    I have found the most affordable drug that works for me is Sumatriptan 100 mgs. The price of some of the other drugs in beyond belief.
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    Who takes collagen?

    Why do you take it and have you noticed any benefits? Do you take the unflavored powder?
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    Fear of Hwy Driving?

    Who has it and how have you overcome it? Any advice welcome!
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    Annuity Question

    If an immediate annuity is purchased using Roth IRA money is the montly payout taxable? I know that if purchased using a traditional IRA the income generated is considered untaxed income and subject to taxation.
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    Do US credit/debit cards work in Europe?

    Will my US credit cards or debit cards work in Italy? If not, what do I have to do? Advice please.
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    Is print dead or at least dying?

    Newspapers are dropping like flies, more and more retail outlets are removing their magazine areas, Barnes and Noble is about the only major book chain still out there (thanks to Amazon). Is print dying? I think so personally.
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    Nice moderate priced hotel in Rome?

    Can anyone recommend a nice moderate priced hotel that is centrally located for tourism in Rome? Any advice or suggestions welcome. Thanks!
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    Anyone tried hypnosis for fear or anxiety?

    If so, what were the treatments like and what were the results? Thanks!
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