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Assuming this wasn’t disclosed, if title insurance isn’t good for this, I’m not sure what it’s good for. All of us have wasted hundreds of dollars or more on title insurance whenever we buy a house. It’s time someone filed an actual claim for the rest of us. Title insurance is a huge ripoff and thi...

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Filed last weekend and just received my refund overnight so less than a week. Definitely the fastest I’ve ever received it.

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Ajcorpus wrote: ↑Fri Apr 09, 2021 6:52 pm Forgive the ignorance, trying to learn from you all here - but how does this distribution translate to tax inefficiency in a taxable account ?

Now he gets to pay capital gains tax on that 5% distribution, which means he just lost 55bps+ worth of value.

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Conceptually this is the type of thing that title insurance should cover, so I would give them a call. For $8k, it’s worth consulting with a real estate attorney after that if the title insurer won’t cover it.

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$25k deductible here. I would never file a claim for a non-catastrophic damage for the reasons mentioned by other posters. Just received our renewal notice and the premium is 2.1k. The quotes I received for similar coverage but a 5k deductible were 3.3-5k. Insurance companies are in business to make...

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Actually, I would think the opposite regarding whether to do this when you're close to retirement. I think these work best when you're pretty sure that this is the last company you're going to work for before retirement and you're pretty sure that, post retirement, you'll be in a lower tax bracket....

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I wouldn’t fool with it if you’re planning to retire in 5 years. The tax gains in your situation are not that big. There’s also risk that 1) your employer goes bust - low I know 2) your employer is acquired or otherwise shuts the plan. The latter happened to me and resulted in the one time distribut...

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It really is starting to feel like a bubble, especially in certain stocks like TSLA. I mean is TSLA really worth nearly $1 trillion, or more than the rest of the entire auto industry combined? I love their product but the auto industry isn't going to converge to a monopoly or something. It's hard to...

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I thought I'd post mine. I rebased the amounts to start at 100 since I'm not comfortable sharing the absolute numbers. 2009 | Rebased to 100 <-- First year working, starting with decent savings pie and saved as aggressively as possible on a high XXk income 2010 | Not sure didn't track 2011 | Not sur...

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2004 |$167K | 22 2005 | $210K |23 2006 | $255K | 24 2007 | $389K | 25 2008 | $432K | 26 2009 | $501K | 27 2010 | $587K | 28 2011 | $1MM | 29 <= IPO 2012 | $1.6MM |30 2013 | $1.9MM |31 2014 | $2.1MM |32 2015 | $2.4MM |33 2016 | $2.5MM | 34 2017 | $2.9MM | 35 2018 | $2.7MM |36 2019 | $3.2MM |37 2020 ...

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I spent quite a number of years in Houston and also lived in the Bay for a shorter period of time. If I had $6mn net worth, the last place I would move to is Houston. The weather is miserably hot and humid, the city has a horrible sprawl problem compounded by the lack of zoning laws, and natural bea...

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Adding my numbers: Loanflight Conventional 30yr fixed @ 2.375% No points, but I bear the standard closing costs Locked in early November Scheduled to close by YE I received quotes from 8 lenders and this was the best I could find. Loan Cabin was teasing a slight lender credit at the same rate, but t...

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Two main questions: 1) How much do you have in non-retirement savings in case you get "re-forloughed"? 2) How quickly does your dream job want you to return? Personally, I would try to pursue option #3 and push for some time to see how things play out. You shouldn't mention that as your mo...

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Who knows but this feels like it could be the 90s all over again. Stable government, huge scientific advances in short periods of time, few existential threats to peace and prosperity. I'm loving it.

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Probably a few 100k more. Not life changing, but enough to be mad about and probably pushed out FI by 2 years. Thankfully we always had good savings habits so are doing well overall. What makes me mad is that the industry is allowed to operate like this. If any other industry robbed their customers ...

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Assuming your mortgage payment includes tax and insurance it's quite reasonable. If it doesn't, then the equation gets tighter depending upon just how high your tax and property insurance are. Either way, a 30% savings rate on 65k income would be very difficult in most parts of the country. Certain ...

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Life’s too short to live in New Jersey. Make the move and give it a try.

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JackRam wrote: ↑Sat Sep 26, 2020 11:02 pm He didn't think the drain pipe was clogged, but offered drain cleanup service for $300.

Find a new HVAC tech immediately. You are being quoted rip off prices.

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About a decade ago I had my entire IRA invested in 2-3 mutual funds at a midsized "value" investment manager that charged a 1.2-1.4% management fee for the privilege. Their funds performed horribly while the market roared back after the 2008 crisis. I don't know how they could have lost mo...

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You mentioned that you travel quite a bit and stay at ST rentals - are those all within the same state? If you’re splitting time across multiple states it could get very complex for tax purposes which HR probably wouldn’t like. If it’s all within the same state, just give HR whatever address you use...

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How did you find/transact with the buyer? eBay, Craigslist, another platform? This is most likely a scam so I wouldn't expect the buyer to care about a refund offer. Unfortunately, the payment companies are notorious for siding with buyers in chargeback disputes, so you may not have much recourse. W...

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It's interesting how this thread is revived when the market reaches all-time highs and goes silent for long periods when the market dips. Perhaps a contrarian indicator, not that anybody should try to time the market

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We've used AirBnb about 20 times in multiple cities + international and only had one bad experience. So yes, I recommend it. To your questions: When renting through either VRBO or AirBnB, is there any advice you would offer me based on past experiences, lessons learned the hard way, etc. Do’s and do...

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To answer OP's questions: 1. Are there any lenders you'd recommend I add to my list above to call and get rates from? The list you mentioned is good. The main challenge will be finding a lender that can close on a relatively short timeline. You might end up paying a slightly higher rate to accomplis...

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Yes you can afford it. We did it with roughly similar numbers to yours and have never felt stretched. Add in that your wife might return to work and it's very comfortable.

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Mine was at a local outsourced lab service like Quest or LabCorp. They also offered to send a tech to my house to perform the test - my spouse elected for this option. They measured weight and blood pressure and took blood and urine samples. Very easy process, I wouldn't worry about it.

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Haven’t you posted this exact same topic three times now? The first time everybody told you not to make this deal. The second time you were given advice on how to get out of it. It doesn’t seem like you listen to anybody on here.

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Why does she want to leave corporate finance?

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Just tried mine. The light on the case comes on which I assume means its charging. Does your case light come on even without the earbuds in?

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He’s always wrong. Knowing that is just as useful as knowing somebody is always right.

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I replaced the battery in my iphone 6 twice before buying the iPhone 11. Once they're worn out, they start to fade quickly. If you're on the original you definitely need to replace it. If you're in a major city you can usually get a 3rd party technician to drive to your house and replace it for $75-...

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With your rate locked in at 2.875% for 15 years I would definitely not pay it off. What are the chances that inflation alone could be higher than 2.875% over the period? I would say decent. If that happens, the bank is effectively paying your house off for you. Several years ago I thought about payi...

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I'm surprised the responses thus far are so pessimistic about this idea. You are in an amazing financial position. Even assuming your expenses are understated a bit, you have a paid off house and an investment portfolio that, left untouched, will fully fund your retirement when you're in your 60's....

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My advice from somebody in a similar situation and age range: I would take 2 weeks of vacation and use that time to figure out what you want to do next. I did that about 2 years ago and charted out a new career path that I am currently in the process of transitioning towards. I wanted to be running ...

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My wife and I have done it several times and I've done it dozens of times for work. We basically budget $10-15k a year for vacation. Some years are less (definitely less this year :( ), some more. So basically every 2-3 years we have the opportunity to take an awesome 1-2 week international trip. I...

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My wife and I have done it several times and I've done it dozens of times for work. We basically budget $10-15k a year for vacation. Some years are less (definitely less this year :( ), some more. So basically every 2-3 years we have the opportunity to take an awesome 1-2 week international trip. If...

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I think you're generally on the right track - rent for the first year and see how you like living in Dallas and your new job. I would worry about everything else later and certainly not plan my life/retirement around taxes or whether I own property in Dallas or not. I will say that property taxes ar...

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I did it ~3 weeks ago. I felt reasonably ok with it because each of the barbers at my regular place have their own segregated room, so it wasn't an open bay-like area that you usually see. We both wore masks the entire time and I didn't have him wash/rinse my hair afterwards. I will definitely reduc...

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Short answer is yes you can, but it will be tight if your wife does not return to work. PITI and basic maintenance alone add up to ~30% of your pretax income assuming you get a bonus, and low 30s if you don't. If I were you, given that you're also moving across the country, I would rent for 1-2 year...

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Congrats and good luck on your college adventure. As mentioned, if you have earned income you can contribute to your IRA to either the lower of your earned income amount or $6k. If you don't have earned income, you can invest the money in a regular taxable account (you will likely pay zero tax anywa...

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Hi all, I am employed by a brokerage firm and must keep all of my brokerage accounts with my employer. I can buy Investor class Vanguard funds and Admiral Index funds through my employer but I am looking to buy VWIAX and can only do so at Vanguard. The problem is that I am not allowed to establish ...

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Your home equity, 529, and retirement accounts may or may not be shielded depending upon the state you live in. In my state, all three are generally protected except in limited cases such as fraud. I'm not sure when the clock would start on this (i.e. when the loan was originated, or some later date...

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I'm assuming they have comprehensive coverage at that premium? They should consider dropping down to liability only. $3500/year already seems very high, $6k is crazy and it might be worth it just to uber everywhere instead. For reference, we have liability only on two vehicles and pay ~$750/year for...

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If you are in/near a large city call an independent shop that specializes in replacing engines. These places work on dozens of vehicles per day and have engine replacement down to a science. They should be able to quote you the total cost to replace the engine on the phone. $5-7k is high especially ...

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Going to put a new HVAC system in our 2800 square foot townhome in Nebraska (think below zero in winter, and over 100° in summer with high humidity). Two floors. No basement. Gas heat. Can you provide any guidance on the unit we should be searching for ? Don't believe calculations. I did and ended ...

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The prices all seem somewhat high so I would get more quotes. We replaced our A/C two years ago and also considered replacing the furnace. I spent a fair amount of time researching the decision and came to the following conclusions: - Going with an expensive dual-stage A/C or furnace almost never ma...

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I've had the same issue with them, though I can usually get it to work if I call the card company. Breaking the transactions up generally helps too (i.e. buying 5x $20 cards, then doing the same again in a few days instead of trying for one $200 card). I've had the least problems with Raise FYI. Eit...

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Your parents' situation sounds similar to mine, even down to having a large chunk of XOM stock, though the other details are different. Overall, they seem to be in good financial shape, but some changes should be made quickly: 1) Find and hire a good fiduciary financial advisor. This eliminates Edwa...

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You need to diversify away from the ESOP ASAP without racking up a huge tax bill. I would sell the 345k over the next three years, or however fast you can do it without getting into a high tax bracket, and invest the proceeds into a diversified index fund. The problem with using the proceeds to payo...

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Nope they're two separate limits. I max out both every year.

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