Personal Finance (Not Investing) • Re: Capital gains loss carryover if you...
I believe your ability to deduct from ordinary income will be negatively impacted if you are in an AMT situation.Statistics: Posted by J295 — Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:21 pm
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Personal Consumer Issues • Re: What are you listening to now
"I can't Explain." 1967 by the Who. A wonderful song. Statistics: Posted by westpac — Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:21 pm
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Re: At what age to tell child about...
I may be off base, but I always feel like the motive is to brag about having significant assets. My daughter is about to turn 20 and she doesn't have a fat clue what my finances look like other than I...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Re: 12 months from retirement what do you...
Not what you are looking for, but I wish I had taken more time off. After I retired, they eliminated my position, dumped whatever they could on other people. I left 160 sick days and was paid $1500....
View ArticleForum Issues and Administration • Re: Notifications are not updating ?
I see the notifications on top right are not getting updated.Did you still not get a notification?Statistics: Posted by Eagle33 — Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:27 pm
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Re: New homeowner advice
if your house is drafty and windows are old, replace them. I wish we had done ours sooner.Caulk and spray foam gaps for air leaks. I was amazed at some of the openings I found. Probably can learn to...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Re: File Amended Return for Other Person...
I was mis-reading my spreadsheet - I project it to be about $30 impact. I'll re-submit in the next day or so. Thanks for the fast responses and steering me in right direction!Statistics: Posted by PGR...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Re: Retirement Planning courses
I have attended a couple of "association" courses and found them very informative and definitely not sales pitches. They were presented by local management firms, but somebody has to be the presenter,...
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • Re: VFWAX: 2023 1099-DIV...
I'm late to the party...just noticed the "increase in cost basis" for VFWAX in my 1099. The amount is small (under $5) but I want to get this right.I read through the thread and am still unsure what...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Re: How far back can I file forms 8606 for?
The IRS will typically ignore old 8606 forms you send in. Therefore, you should save yourself the trouble and simply update line 2 of the next 8606 you would otherwise file to reflect the correct...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Re: Autos Collecting and Selling Our Driving Info?...
I turn it 'off' in our cars.How?It was an option on onstar when we signed up - we logged it off at the start.Its in the handbook.Good to know, we plan to upgrade one of our cars in the not so distant...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • 1099-NEC for Teen (high school) Taxes
Hi,MFJ (49.42)Kids ( 16,8)Myself ( self employed)spouse ( w2)Always filed Married File Jointly ( MFJ) - I used free tax usa online software.My daughter (16) received 1099-NEC for tax year 2023 for...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Re: Replacing Xfinity (Comcast) modem
I have always used my own modem with Comcast. Presently using a Arris Surfboard SB8200 connected to a TP-Link wifi 6E mesh network. Very happy with the performance for our uses. Previous setup was...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Re: How to avoid getting ripped off on urgent home...
If a permit is required, there should be an inspection to determine if the permitted work meets code. Try to find out if a permit is needed and ask the contractor if they will be pulling the required...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Re: When brand names matter and when they don't
No one has mentioned Kerrygold butter! Or several other premium butters.+1. Kerrygold for the win!Statistics: Posted by jaqenhghar — Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:31 pm
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Re: Walmart Plus Feels Like A Scam
Target introduced a new service where you get free delivery, and I think in many markets it's same day. I've been using their drive-up pickup since COVID and it's been great. They always get the order...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Re: Liability risks when giving away household items?
can they come after you later Of course they can come after you. We live in a country where anyone can take anyone to court for any reason they want. The question is will they and can they win?I...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Re: Controling Assets From the Grave
... I was talking about leaving assets to my first/only husband who is my children’s father. I was wondering if it might be feasible to leave a portion, but not all, of my assets in trust for him...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Re: 401(k) to Roth 401(k) Rollover as...
Thanks to you both for the input. Alan, I have come to this realization with great chagrin, as it would've avoided the complications experienced right now. Sadly, due to my astronomical tuition bills,...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Re: Renting when you can afford to buy?
I'm 24, living in Seattle. My income is ~$320k a year and I have a solid net worth built up (a little over $1m, mostly in index funds). First if it's not being too nosy (if it is, never mind and...
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