Non-US Investing • Recently discovered the magic of Ireland/Luxembourg...
You can find all of that information in excruciating detail in the wiki.I prefer the phrase "exhaustive detail" :-)But yes (much!) more at: US tax complications for nonresident aliensStatistics:...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Swim Wear
I'm over 60 and I lap swim every day in summer. I prefer a mid-length, form-fitting but not-too-tight, chlorine-resistent Speedo or Arena. Speedo calls these "square leg" models. I find "briefs" to be...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • The Psychology of Retiring to Do No...
I think most Bogleheads have fairly specialized jobs and are good at it. As such we get some enjoyment out of our job and in particular the feeling of doing something that is: 1) challenging to us and...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Does my Roth conversion strategy make sense
I don’t think there’s much to be gained converting past the 12% tax rate. Have you looked at this thread:viewtopic.php?t=351540Depends on the future rate avoided. For example, converting in the 24%...
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • The silliness of the 4% rule - WCI
See, I knew you can come up with some new items to worry about (sarcasm there.) I think that is just how it is. Some of us are comfortable just winging it while others run spreadsheets and Monte Carlo...
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Personal Finance (Not Investing) • HealthEquity transfer balance and close...
Hi all,I was on HealthEquity for HSA last year and my company changed plans to Optum. I had $25~ in my balance since my company was previously sponsoring it and covered any minimum balance fees that...
View ArticleNon-US Investing • Portfolio Advice for an Italian Investor
thank you, i'll try to read it!Statistics: Posted by themadcap — Thu Apr 11, 2024 4:19 am — Replies 8 — Views 1056
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Would you move (decreased quality of life)
Moving means selling, and a buyer would likely need to deal with the construction, road conditions, bridge issues, etc., as well. Is it possible these conditions would impact the sale price of the...
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Personal Consumer Issues • looking to buy a new laptop
we agree on Apple!By the way, have you become a less bad investor with the help of this site? I actually don't feel attracted to Apple, but just feel repelled by Microsoft and Google. I want to...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Anyone have an issue with Corelle plates?
We’ve had Corelle dinnerware since the 80s. With children, a piece or two were chipped or dropped and broken. Eventually I got tired of looking at the same old dishes & bought a different one. The...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Portfolio Overhaul Help Needed Due to Changing...
Have you already harvested your losses in the individual stocks?I have already sold off all the stocks with losses in my taxable account. Now I'm starting to sell off stocks with equal gains. I did...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Should I Reduce $258k Capital Loss Carryforward?
I assume you and your wife file your tax returns as married filing jointly. If so, then when the first of you dies (let’s say you for arguments sake) , then your wife will will retain the loss until...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Backpacking/hiking - Dolomites, alps, New...
To avoid bugs target locations that are near or above treeline and avoid late spring/early summer when standing water leads to an abundance of mosquitoes.Statistics: Posted by halfnine — Fri Apr 12,...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Tesla owners: wall connecter or travel charger?
I have a 22kW wall charger because it already existed at my properly. If not, the travel charger would perfectly suffice 99% of the time. But still having a dedicated wall charger is convenient for 1%...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • 3-4 weeks in SE Asia - Suggestions needed
We're thinking about visiting SE Asia this summer (3-4 weeks in the month of June) with our kids aged 15 and 12. Looking for suggestions on where to go, places to skip that may not be kid-appropriate,...
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • Risks of going all TIPS/i-Bonds for...
The answer is yes, you are allowed to go all TIPS/i-Bonds for your bond allocation.Here's the rub. While inflation bonds in general can be considered as more perfect bonds, the problem is you can't...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Seriously considering an EV
What about insurance. I heard EV has high premium. Tier wear out after 20k miles.here's the viewtopic.php?p=7779578&hilit=insurance#p7779578 from my insurers for a few different cars with same...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • iPad lost in Italy
It would be good for him to check to see if he has travel insurance which might cover it.Some credit card also have loss protection. If it's a recent purchase with Amex Platinum or some Chase cards,...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • CitiBank new account referred for closure...
Same thing happened to me. Citibank was no help at all. I filed a CFPB complaint and also complained to their executive response team and finally got my money back.Statistics: Posted by TwstdSista —...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Foundation Inspection as Buyer - Has...
I don't understand what interest does inspector have in this case?Works for foundation repair company. 'free' inspection is really a sales call.You are not a customer.Buying a 'flipper' from a liar is...
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