Personal Investments • VUSXX taxable for state and local now
What I think interesting is that VMFXX is at 49.37% and it was below 38% in 2022.Statistics: Posted by Geologist — Wed Jan 17, 2024 6:27 am — Replies 345 — Views 52836
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Any Philips Hue users?
We use Hue and WIz with Alexa control. I like the voice option. I suggest plan out each spot before buying for that spot. Example: Hallway, open up the lightfixtures and see what type of bulbs,...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Should I stop the interviews with this...
I agree with others - just let it play out. I've had this experience myself and it's usually because the hiring company really wants to make sure you're a good fit. In my last position before retiring...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Treasury Direct - The Eternal Wait and No Way To Track...
I've kept a 10-yr treasury ladder with TD for many years. With the recent rate increases, it made sense to sell some of the securities and take capital losses. I completed the transfer paperwork in...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Gas snowblower recommendations 2024
I didn't say or even imply that country of origin was a differentiator for small engines. I said, to be specific, that the long term reliability of the current crop of Ariens engines has not been...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Income taxes for college student
Thanks everyone for all of this clarifying information. It's starting to sound more feasible.I located the 2020 1098t. No tuition or fees paid. Scholarships of $7,664.I located the 2021 1098t. $177 in...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Can you move money into a previous employer's 401(k)?
It's not forbidden by law, but the plan does not have to allow it. I wouldn't call Fidelity. I would either:1) attempt it, and see what happens. 2) get my hands on the plan document, and look for...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • [Decision] Leave my job or wait to be let go?
its scary to think about retiring knowing that I can not easily get back into my field at my salary if I leave. Looking for thoughts/suggestions.You said you have worked there for 25 years, how do you...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Question re Redeeming Co-Owned Ibonds
I'm revisiting this as I'm having a problem redeeming a converted I-bond. When I access the I-bond on treasury direct either from my own or the co-owner accounts, the redemption option is not...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • UK Trip Estimate
Thank you Valuethinker. I really need these details to avoid lost time on the trip.Statistics: Posted by Prudence — Thu Jan 18, 2024 6:24 am — Replies 71 — Views 4360
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • What Movie Have You Recently Watched?
Amazon PrimeI give it a B-.Rogue HostageChild Protective Services officer and former Marine Kyle Snowden must save an immigrant child from a dangerous criminal who has trapped them and other hostages...
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • Should Fixed Income be changed in...
At what point should TIPS be added to the 3 fund ? Is it needed in a 60/40 ?Statistics: Posted by JohnDindex — Thu Jan 18, 2024 6:26 am — Replies 28 — Views 1978
View ArticleNon-US Investing • Future value after taxes (in Germany)
Updated the code to include advance_tax and base_interest_rate (Vorabpauschale mit Basiszins), tax_exempt_amount (Sparerfreibetrag), exemption_rate (Teilfreistellung), distribution_fraction (the part...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Material Commission Payout - Where to...
Latest update is that the commission payout has been confirmed at ~$530-$550K. With this in mind, this is my new thought process:- Commission Payout Net Taxes - $270K- Current Cash - $257K= Total Cash...
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Investing - Theory, News & General • Money Market Optimizer Spreadsheet -...
WOW! What is happening to VMSXX Who did the muni's piss off? Statistics: Posted by mouth — Thu Jan 18, 2024 6:33 am — Replies 332 — Views 74193
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Fidelity Solo 401k contribution question
You will have to call Fidelity to have them do it if you are pushing the funds via ACH to them or writing a check. With the latter, there is a Remittance Form I submit (see, below) that designates the...
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Personal Finance (Not Investing) • Resignation Letter
I'd just say I want to pursue other opportunities, I've enjoyed working there, blah blah. If they want to keep you, they'll offer a raise. If they don't do that, then you are correct to leave.By the...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Question on permanent insurance illustration
That looks like a northwestern mutual illustration for VUL. Why do you want to purchase this ? The charges go up each year simply based on the age of the insured, however the net amount at risk is...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Xfinity autopay: Gaming the system to get discount
It might be simpler and more reliable to keep the checking account open, put 12 months of Comcast payments in it, and set up auto pay. You would only need to do a one time transfer into the checking...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Selling [stock] lots for house down payment
Thank you all for the clear explanation - that totally makes sense and I appreciate it.Statistics: Posted by stlpdx421 — Fri Jan 19, 2024 6:48 am — Replies 4 — Views 743
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