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by gwe67
Mon Jul 25, 2022 6:41 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Am I too top heavy in Trad IRA?
Replies: 9
Views: 1166

Re: Am I too top heavy in Trad IRA?

You won't be in a 12% or 22% bracket at retirement, because those brackets are going away.

As I said in another thread:

You might want to delay claiming SS and do Roth conversions while the tax brackets are at the current lower rates, because federal income tax rates are scheduled to increase. "Beginning in 2026, the statutory rates will be 10 percent, 15 percent, 25 percent, 28 percent, 33 percent, 35 percent, and 39.6 percent."

Also consider that when one dies, the other will eventually have to deplete the IRAs, but will be doing so at the "single" tax rates.

Also consider avoiding IRMAA.
by gwe67
Mon Jul 25, 2022 6:35 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: How much to pay neighbor for house sitting?
Replies: 144
Views: 12854

Re: How much to pay neighbor for house sitting?

gck1891 wrote: Mon Jul 25, 2022 6:30 pm Yes $50 is more than reasonable. That's a nice $200/hr job.

For comparison, animal sitters in my area are 25 bucks a day for a 15 min or so visit.
I'm sure it's $50 for all five days, so actually $40 per hour (tax free).

If he's a Boglekid, he'll ask for a receipt so he can put it in a Roth.
by gwe67
Mon Jul 25, 2022 10:10 am
Forum: Non-US Investing
Topic: China: A place where active investing makes sense? Do Americans have access to these outperforming funds like Chinese?
Replies: 32
Views: 6802

Re: China: A place where active investing makes sense? Do Americans have access to these outperforming funds like Chines

So your investment strategy is to rely on hearsay so-called success stories from "friends"?

Even if investing in China would be lucrative (which I doubt), one should consider "conscious investing".

[Political policy comments removed by admin LadyGeek]

And yes, I know I have some China exposure in VTI/VXUS but that's not something I can control.
by gwe67
Sat Jul 23, 2022 2:35 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Another social security claiming strategy & Roth conversion question
Replies: 10
Views: 1235

Re: Another social security claiming strategy & Roth conversion question

You might want to delay claiming SS for both until reaching 70, because federal income tax rates are scheduled to increase. "Beginning in 2026, the statutory rates will be 10 percent, 15 percent, 25 percent, 28 percent, 33 percent, 35 percent, and 39.6 percent."

So then for tax years 2022-2025 you should consider doing Roth conversions while the tax brackets are at the current lower rates and you don't have SS income.

Also consider that when one dies, the other will eventually have to deplete the IRA, but will be doing so at the "single" tax rates.
by gwe67
Sat Jul 23, 2022 11:47 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: New Brokerage Account for Teenager
Replies: 13
Views: 887

Re: New Brokerage Account for Teenager

She will need to open an account online at Vanguard (her username/password). Teach her about good passwords. Make sure her name on new account exactly matches her name on current IRA (for example don't use initial for middle name if middle name is spelled out in current IRA). This will avoid dealing with the "one and the same" affidavit. Then the two of you get to spend half a day on the phone with Vanguard. I'd avoid moving to another institution at this point because it will be overly complicated and may require medallion signature. It would be easier for her to transfer to another institution after the account is in her control.

BTW, it's Roth, not ROTH.
by gwe67
Sat Jul 23, 2022 11:15 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: New Brokerage Account for Teenager
Replies: 13
Views: 887

Re: New Brokerage Account for Teenager

How can you "hold" anyone else's IRA? Either it's your individual account or her individual account. She's an adult and should have control over her account, if it is in her name.
by gwe67
Fri Jul 22, 2022 1:11 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: 529 and avoiding gift tax
Replies: 40
Views: 5034

Re: 529 and avoiding gift tax

So many people don't seem to understand "gift tax". Please read: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Estate_ ... itance_tax
by gwe67
Fri Jul 22, 2022 1:03 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: FI and Young, but not close to SS second bend point
Replies: 87
Views: 11517

Re: FI and Young, but not close to SS second bend point

I wonder what percentage of people actually even get to the second bend point? Outside of this forum, I'd say probably not a lot. It would require an average of over $75k of SS earnings (in today's dollars) each year over 35 years. That would mean making $25k in 1987 (which was considered good pay at the time) and ramping up to $75k by 2022. So many start collecting SS at age 62 without having 35 good years on the record. And earnings over the limit don't help.
by gwe67
Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:01 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Applying for Social security - unknown number
Replies: 14
Views: 1696

Re: Applying for Social security - unknown number

Years ago, they used to publish SSN's for deceased persons. That info is probably still online. Like maybe at this site https://ssdmf.info
by gwe67
Fri Jul 22, 2022 9:10 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Masters Augusta National ticket
Replies: 48
Views: 7328

Re: Masters Augusta National ticket

No email, but website says "Unfortunately, your entry was not selected. We appreciate your participation and interest in the Masters Tournament."

FWIW I requested 2 tickets to any event.
by gwe67
Thu Jul 21, 2022 5:41 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Finding assets from estate
Replies: 10
Views: 1011

Re: Finding assets from estate

Unfortunately, many providers require or heavily pressure their customers to go paperless. Deceptive popups cause many seniors to go paperless when that wasn't their intent. Even tax forms can be delivered paperless. Once providers become aware of the customer's death, they should be required to switch back to mailed statements. And of course important items frequently get lost by USPS. You'll need to try to gain access to the deceased's email.
by gwe67
Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:14 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Enough!...Enough?? 1 more year to go before retirement.
Replies: 40
Views: 7240

Re: Enough!...Enough?? 1 more year to go before retirement.

Question: Why are folks recommending the survivor benefit option (presumed to be 42k/year) vs the non survivor benefit option for the pension (presumed to be 50k/year)? Couldn't the 8k/year difference be covered by 200k in life insurance for 30 years for much less than 8k*30 years=240k? There is not a non-survivor option in NJ. The lowest option is 25% to survivor. Wife would have to agree in writing to accept this option (many won't agree). Many people are not insurable, or expensive to insure for 30 years. USAA (for one) won't offer a 30 year policy to any 55 year old male. If husband died right after retirement, wife would lose $37,500 per year but gain $250,000 insurance lump sum. The insurance amount only replaces about 6 years and 8 ...
by gwe67
Thu Jul 21, 2022 2:41 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Enough!...Enough?? 1 more year to go before retirement.
Replies: 40
Views: 7240

Re: Enough!...Enough?? 1 more year to go before retirement.

Your social security projection seems high for a teacher. Is that the amount from your SSA statement or have you adjusted it for actual (lower) earnings going forward? What about spousal SS? https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/quickcalc/spouse.html Sounds like you should choose the 100% pension survivor option, which would be the lowest amount payable to you/spouse. How can you fund $20k retirement from side hustle other than Roth accounts ($14k max once she hits 50)? I'd leave NJ to avoid 6% taxes, but some insurance plans penalize you for leaving the state...."out of network". With your net worth, pension and SS of course you can "retire", but I wouldn't call it "retirement" if you're doing the side hustle. You've done ...
by gwe67
Thu Jul 21, 2022 2:09 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Masters Augusta National ticket
Replies: 48
Views: 7328

Re: Masters Augusta National ticket

sc9182 wrote: Thu Jul 21, 2022 12:27 pm
sc9182 wrote: Wed Jun 01, 2022 1:35 pm
gwe67 wrote: Wed Jun 01, 2022 8:45 am The online ticket lottery starts today. I'm not able to log in. :confused
able to now - seems good to go !
Bummer - we didn't get selected for the year.
Instead, they emailed a Preview video link .. :oops:
Hmmm, I never got notified one way or the other.
by gwe67
Wed Jul 20, 2022 1:12 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Failing
Replies: 103
Views: 15916

Re: Failing

by gwe67
Tue Jul 19, 2022 10:21 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Repatching drywall cut in two different areas on the same wall
Replies: 38
Views: 2819

Re: Repatching drywall cut in two different areas on the same wall

Moving the horizontal pipe up is a 15 minute job, no soldering needed.

need one of these for $15.97
https://images.homedepot-static.com/pro ... 4_1000.jpg

and one of these for $8.27
https://images.homedepot-static.com/pro ... 4_1000.jpg

Cut out a portion of the vertical pipe, prep the pipe ends, and push on the brass fitting.
by gwe67
Tue Jul 19, 2022 7:15 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Repatching drywall cut in two different areas on the same wall
Replies: 38
Views: 2819

Re: Repatching drywall cut in two different areas on the same wall

I would:

remove the toilet
remove the base molding and move the pipe up so it penetrates drywall
cut drywall so that it laps 3/4" onto studs on each side
attach drywall patch using construction adhesive onto studs
replace base moldings in room
reinstall toilet
by gwe67
Tue Jul 19, 2022 5:35 pm
Forum: Forum Issues and Administration
Topic: Titles should not have multiple [exclamation points] !
Replies: 13
Views: 1402

Re: Titles should not have multiple exclams!!!

I agree that there should not be unnecessary punctuation, excessive length, all caps (except ROTH lol), and misspelled words in a title.

But most importantly, forum policy says "use meaningful titles on new topics."
by gwe67
Mon Jul 18, 2022 4:48 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Missing Property Tax Check Advice
Replies: 14
Views: 1208

Re: Missing Property Tax Check Advice

USPS only loses the important mail.
by gwe67
Mon Jul 18, 2022 1:24 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Question about Contractor Unethical? Behavior
Replies: 53
Views: 5675

Re: Question about Contractor Unethical? Behavior

scienceguy wrote: Mon Jul 18, 2022 1:17 pm Don't I have a reasonable, legally enforceable expectation (even without a contract stipulation to that effect) that if I go to McDonalds for dinner (based on their reputation, recommendations from friends, etc) the food they sell me will be McDonalds food, not Burger King food in a McDonalds wrapper?
Certainly the prime should have told you that they were overbooked and were going to contract out everything, including project management. Which isn't exactly true since the prime is presumably managing the construction manager. Maybe this is a breach of contract. I don't know, not a lawyer.

I would guess that your only legal recourse is for actual monetary damages.
by gwe67
Mon Jul 18, 2022 1:13 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Question about Contractor Unethical? Behavior
Replies: 53
Views: 5675

Re: Question about Contractor Unethical? Behavior

scienceguy wrote: Mon Jul 18, 2022 1:10 pm When I get home I will check it out and let you know. But it sounds like you are implying that as long as it is not explicitly prohibited in the contract, it is allowable.
Well it's not OK if this is in violation of any law, even if the contract is silent on the matter. Your attorney should be able to guide you (or SandTrap).
by gwe67
Mon Jul 18, 2022 1:04 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Question about Contractor Unethical? Behavior
Replies: 53
Views: 5675

Re: Question about Contractor Unethical? Behavior

scienceguy wrote: Mon Jul 18, 2022 12:56 pm Thanks so much fo the reply. To clarify, in this case the prime contractor is not even serving as the construction manager. They farmed out management of the project to a different contractor.

I expected that we would be dealing with all kinds of subs to perform the actual work. What I did not expect is that they would effectively farm out management of the project to a different contractor. Does that change your perspective?
What does your contract say about it?

Surely your attorney reviewed the contract given the large dollar amount.
by gwe67
Mon Jul 18, 2022 12:53 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Question about Contractor Unethical? Behavior
Replies: 53
Views: 5675

Re: Question about Contractor Unethical? Behavior

Many construction contracts require the prime contractor to perform a stated percentage of the work.

In building construction, it's not unusual for the prime contractor to be nothing more than a construction manager that does none of the actual construction.

This is not an ethical question. It's contractual.
by gwe67
Mon Jul 18, 2022 11:52 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Diminished Value - 1999 Miata - parking lot incident
Replies: 23
Views: 2224

Re: Diminished Value - 1999 Miata - parking lot incident

If I were the friend, I'd pay for the damage so you wouldn't have to report it, and not make my premiums increase.
by gwe67
Mon Jul 18, 2022 11:36 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Do I have to pre-purchase seats for travel to Europe on Delta?
Replies: 32
Views: 3139

Re: Do I have to pre-purchase seats for travel to Europe on Delta?

There is no FAA mandate requiring family seating, it is only a notice.

https://www.transportation.gov/individu ... ly-seating

And if your seat is in row 3 and your kid is in row 25, don't ask the person next to you in row 3 to move to row 25. Ask the person in row 25 if they want to switch to row 3.
by gwe67
Mon Jul 18, 2022 11:26 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: What to do with 457b money?
Replies: 17
Views: 1808

Re: What to do with 457b money?

AZPediatrician wrote: Mon Jul 18, 2022 11:20 am Thank you! I think that's why it's so difficult for me to make a decision- I am currently unemployed and not expecting more income for the rest of this year. I quit last month due to burnout and having a hard time even considering another job right now! My plans are so fluid, and with the market downturn/inflation, it's so hard to make predictions that are so set in stone!
Now you tell us you're unemployed. Then why not take the lump sum or spread it out over the expected period of your sabbatical? Tax rates are scheduled to go up in a few years.
by gwe67
Mon Jul 18, 2022 11:23 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: TSA Pre-Check, Global, Entry, or TSA Clear?
Replies: 62
Views: 8605

Re: TSA Pre-Check, Global, Entry, or TSA Clear?

I am going to be retiring soon and anticipate doing a lot of travel. I would like to get something like TSA Pre-Check, but when I started researching it, I got confused because there are also other programs such as global entry and TSA CLEAR. Can anyone explain this to me? I'm looking for a description of which programs are out there, the differences between them, and any recommendations as to which one I should apply for. Thank you so much! I got PreCheck because I would have had to make an overnight trip, with all the attendant costs, specifically to get Global Entry. So you might want to specify what the logistics for each alternative would be for you. Exactly. It wasn't just a $15 difference for me. I could get pre-check locally at a &...
by gwe67
Sun Jul 17, 2022 1:56 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Do you retain prior versions of Will, RLT, POA and where do you safekeep them??
Replies: 9
Views: 680

Re: Do you retain prior versions of Will, RLT, POA and where do you safekeep them??

My attorney advised me not to leave the original will with an attorney, rather to leave the original will with the executor. The attorney may be able to produce a copy if needed.
by gwe67
Sun Jul 17, 2022 11:26 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Retirement Account Hacked? All Money Withdrawn - Zero Balance
Replies: 32
Views: 8186

Re: Retirement Account Hacked? All Money Withdrawn - Zero Balance

Check your credit reports (for free).

https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action

Always open and read your mail.
by gwe67
Sun Jul 17, 2022 11:23 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Advice for getting a basic will?
Replies: 35
Views: 3618

Re: Advice for getting a basic will?

worthit wrote: Sun Jul 17, 2022 11:06 am
gwe67 wrote: Sun Jul 17, 2022 10:56 am You can make a "placeholder" will and POA documents for free at doyourownwill.com. These should be adequate until you get "real" documents done with an attorney.
Thanks for sharing the link.

Wouldn't this mean that all the personal information you share also becomes part of their data archives thereby granting them rights to monetize (i.e. market) the data? Also, how secure are these free websites? Any idea? I am in the same boat as the OP and following the thread to learn more about the various options.
https://www.doyourownwill.com/privacy.html
by gwe67
Sun Jul 17, 2022 10:56 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Advice for getting a basic will?
Replies: 35
Views: 3618

Re: Advice for getting a basic will?

You can make a "placeholder" will and POA documents for free at doyourownwill.com. These should be adequate until you get "real" documents done with an attorney.
by gwe67
Fri Jul 15, 2022 4:43 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Opening a bank trust account
Replies: 20
Views: 2630

Re: Opening a bank trust account

Wells Fargo doesn't charge anything for a self-directed brokerage account in the name of a trust (not bank managed).
by gwe67
Thu Jul 14, 2022 1:41 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: DIY wooden car ramp for at-home maintenance
Replies: 43
Views: 3096

Re: DIY wooden car ramp for at-home maintenance

Buy a commercial product. That way, your survivors can sue the manufacturer when you get crushed.
by gwe67
Wed Jul 13, 2022 6:45 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Can I park my car in a USPS parking lot?
Replies: 25
Views: 7402

Re: Can I park my car in a USPS parking lot?

When I worked for "the government" we didn't much care if vehicles were left in the lot, as long as they were properly parked within a marked space. After a few days, we would ask law enforcement to contact the owner and request to move the vehicle. Very rarely did any vehicles get towed.
by gwe67
Tue Jul 12, 2022 2:43 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: What to do with 457b money?
Replies: 17
Views: 1808

Re: What to do with 457b money?

This would concern me:

"Non-governmental 457 plans must remain unfunded. Plan assets are not held in trust for employees but remain the property of the employer (available to its general creditors in the event of litigation or bankruptcy). Non-governmental 457(b) plans commonly use "rabbi trusts" to hold employee deferrals. The rabbi trust is funded, but the trust assets remain available to creditors. Employees are lower in priority than general creditors in the event of legal claims against the employer."

https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/no ... tion-plans
by gwe67
Tue Jul 12, 2022 9:48 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: The Fridge Fiasco
Replies: 34
Views: 3719

Re: The Fridge Fiasco

I would expect AHS to repair the old refrigerator, if you still have it. Maybe it can be sold to offset some of your losses. If the "covid" appliance shortage is still ongoing, it could be worth some $$$.

In my experience, AHS is slow to respond and uses questionable providers, but they eventually get the job done.

AHS: "If you have multiple refrigerators in your household, we will cover them all per the coverage amount in the home service plan you select."
by gwe67
Mon Jul 11, 2022 5:58 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Why is my pension so low?
Replies: 88
Views: 10519

Re: Why is my pension so low?

MathWizard wrote: Mon Jul 11, 2022 5:27 pm You should have SS benefits which, if you work for 35 years anywhere near you current salary, you would end up with a benefit at age 67 of about $2K/ month.
OP is only 43. Social security benefit of $2k/month in today's dollars should be much more 19 to 27 years from now.
by gwe67
Mon Jul 11, 2022 5:53 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Annuity and general feedback
Replies: 21
Views: 1792

Re: Annuity and general feedback

Why not buy a CD/T-bill/bond ladder that pays out almost as much, with the return of principal? And you don't have to wait seven years to start this ladder.
https://personal.vanguard.com/us/FixedIncomeHome

Are you sure that both should wait to take social security at 70?
by gwe67
Mon Jul 11, 2022 4:48 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Anyone want to guess where the bottom will be?
Replies: 117
Views: 18278

Re: Anyone want to guess where the bottom will be?

Californiastate wrote: Mon Jul 11, 2022 1:35 pm How is this thread different than the locked thread?
It is no different than "US stocks in free fall". It is neither personal nor actionable. It should be locked just as the other thread was.
by gwe67
Mon Jul 11, 2022 12:42 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: booked flights on American without assigned seats UPDATE
Replies: 36
Views: 5014

Re: booked flights on American without assigned seats

I booked a couple of flights on American. All of the "no extra charge" seats are taken. I did not select seats at this time. Will I later be assigned to one of the "extra charge" seats without paying extra? These are short flights so I don't care what seat I get, as long as I get a seat. Is it possible that all seats will be sold and I'll get bumped off the flight? I wonder whether there are some "no extra charge" seats that are unassigned to passengers, but not visible to me. This is the message: "If you don’t want to pay, we’ll auto-assign seats at no charge after you check in. You have the option to change seats later, but a fee may apply." OP update: a couple of days before the flight, many "...
by gwe67
Sun Jul 10, 2022 3:20 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Real Estate and inheritance planning
Replies: 5
Views: 864

Re: Real Estate and inheritance planning

Assuming it is not one of the six states that have inheritance tax, and the value doesn't exceed the federal estate tax exemption, there is nothing to fear.

One way to avoid taxes is to die while still owning the real estate. Another is to sell if below the exclusion amount and have no capital gains tax to pay.

A bad idea would be for the parents to gift the real estate to the children.

https://smartasset.com/taxes/all-about- ... itance-tax
by gwe67
Sun Jul 10, 2022 3:11 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Real Estate and inheritance planning
Replies: 5
Views: 864

Re: Real Estate and inheritance planning

Why do you think there would be a (federal) tax bill when inheriting real estate?
by gwe67
Thu Jul 07, 2022 9:17 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: safe investment for a 78 year-old widow
Replies: 30
Views: 4092

Re: safe investment for a 78 year-old widow

She wants to save, not invest.

"Investing differs from saving in that the money used is put to work, meaning that there is some implicit risk that the related project(s) may fail, resulting in a loss of money."
by gwe67
Wed Jul 06, 2022 11:13 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: booked flights on American without assigned seats UPDATE
Replies: 36
Views: 5014

Re: booked flights on American without assigned seats

Years ago my SO got placed a few rows in front of me (forget why) with an empty seat next to her. As they closed the door (but before taxing) I got my suitcase and began to move up to sit next to her. The flight attendant then asked if I was getting off the flight, and told me changing seats was not allowed. I then had to put my luggage up again, climb over folks, and take my original seat back. Never again. Yeah I’m not sure of the details, but I believe there may be some rule that each person needs to be in their seat at departure, and then you can move after. I assume each flight attended May enforce this differently I was on an international flight. After everyone was seated, middle-seat guy sneaked up to sit in a window seat near the ...
by gwe67
Wed Jul 06, 2022 10:50 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Why would a mover only accept gold for payment?
Replies: 32
Views: 3104

Re: Why would a mover only accept gold for payment?

So many questions. If you pay with one ounce coins, does he give change in gold dust? Do you tip with gold nuggets? Whose scale is used to weigh the gold and is it properly calibrated? Does he accept gold fillings and jewelry? Only gold, not silver? Does he pay for his fuel, taxes, license and insurance in gold? Does he pay his employees in gold? Does he pay social security taxes in gold? Are you concerned about aiding someone who is obviously engaged in tax evasion???
by gwe67
Mon Jul 04, 2022 1:37 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: booked flights on American without assigned seats UPDATE
Replies: 36
Views: 5014

Re: booked flights on American without assigned seats

There is a slight chance you can then switch to an exit row. If someone in an exit row does not want the responsibility, or does not feel that they can lift the window exit door and put in in the seat, and they ask for a volunteer to change seats. That happened once in all the time I have flown, though I was in an aisle seat. My hand shot up when the flight attendant asked if someone would take the responsibility of an exit row. At least on that flight, I was informed that I would not be served alcohol, bit maybe this was because I got a better seat. I didn't care since I never drink alcohol on a flight. Looks like American not only allows alcohol in the exit row, but encourages it by making it free! https://postimg.cc/DJtBws4t
by gwe67
Sun Jul 03, 2022 4:51 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Stuck Gas Gauge
Replies: 21
Views: 2179

Re: Stuck Gas Gauge

Maybe you have an electrical problem that is related to your 12 volt charger in your other post?

You could carefully try to move the needle with a strong magnet.
by gwe67
Sat Jul 02, 2022 1:54 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: booked flights on American without assigned seats UPDATE
Replies: 36
Views: 5014

Re: booked flights on American without assigned seats

Jack FFR1846 wrote: Sat Jul 02, 2022 1:04 pm Let them assign the seat. Then, after they close the door, pay attention and look for an open aisle seat. If there's one, go. I've done this many times and so long as you're not going into business class, nobody cares. Of course these days, with completely full flights, you don't get that situation as much as back in the days before Covid.
I wouldn't do that.
by gwe67
Sat Jul 02, 2022 12:10 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: booked flights on American without assigned seats UPDATE
Replies: 36
Views: 5014

Re: booked flights on American without assigned seats

MathWizard wrote: Sat Jul 02, 2022 11:58 am You are gong to end up in a middle seat (possibly between two broad shouldered people),
Good thing is, there aren't any middle seats on these aircraft.

I'll keep checking to see if any cheap seats open up.