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by FB01
Sun Apr 12, 2020 1:52 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Geico - Storage option of car for 30 days
Replies: 2
Views: 2305

Geico - Storage option of car for 30 days

Hi,

Has anyone opted for Storage option for their car with Geico insurance? I called Geico and one agent said I need to email DMV for non use of the vehicle for 30 days and other agent said, it is not mandatory. By Storage option, insurance will continue and only Geico will remove liability and for 30 days, they will give a credit. After 30 days, I need to call back if I want to use the car.

Can anyone give some pointers who have done Storage with Geico?
by FB01
Thu Mar 12, 2020 7:18 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Census 2020 question
Replies: 38
Views: 8116

Re: Census 2020 question

Does it look like the samples on this site? https://2020census.gov/en/about-questions.html Page 4: What is your telephone number? Why we ask this question: The Census Bureau asks for your phone number in case there are any questions about your census form. We will only contact you for official census business, if needed. ---- I suspect there is a small subset of the population that doesn't have a telephone number, but not sure if that overlaps with those that have internet access to fill out the form. In any case, I am fairly certain that the government has or can figure out my cell number, so I will be providing mine. If you are not sure if the site you are entering the information into is the actual census site, then post the URL here. W...
by FB01
Thu Mar 12, 2020 6:55 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Census 2020 question
Replies: 38
Views: 8116

Census 2020 question

Hi,

I got a mail to fill Census 2020 form with the online code. When I went to fill the family details..it is asking me give my phone number? Is it safe to give phone number as it does not proceed without entering phone number
by FB01
Thu Mar 05, 2020 1:28 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Traveling first time to Chicago - how many days
Replies: 13
Views: 979

Traveling first time to Chicago - how many days

Hi,

I am planning to visit Chicago for the first time with 8-10 year old kids. How many days should I stay in Chicago and what are the key places I can cover.

3-4 days are enough or any other places which are near to Chicago are worth visiting.

Any suggestions would be helpful.
by FB01
Thu Feb 27, 2020 9:59 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Regarding Business Insider iPhone App
Replies: 1
Views: 126

Regarding Business Insider iPhone App

Hi,

Previously, I was able to surf all the free articles on the Business Insider iPhone App. However, recently it is saying ..I do not have any free views till March 17th. It is asking me to subscribe monthly/yearly.

Is BI app now paid? Is everyone having the same issue
by FB01
Wed Feb 26, 2020 10:38 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: After tax - Roth 401K contribution
Replies: 8
Views: 437

Re: After tax - Roth 401K contribution

bloom2708 wrote: Wed Feb 26, 2020 10:22 am $57K does not count back door Roth. Roth/back door Roth is completely separate.

Pre-Tax + Roth + Match + Post-Tax (converted to Roth) can add up to $57k.

Unless you are over 50, then you get another $6,500 ($63,500 total).
Pre-Tax + Roth + Match + Post-Tax (converted to Roth) can add up to $57k.

Pre-tax (19,500) + Match (say 4500) + Roth (say I transfer 10,000 from my paycheck which is already taxed - I guess that is what you are talking about)
Not sure what you mean by Post-Tax (converted to Roth)...can you explain
by FB01
Wed Feb 26, 2020 9:57 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: After tax - Roth 401K contribution
Replies: 8
Views: 437

After tax - Roth 401K contribution

Hi,

I see that my company is offering After Tax - Roth 401K contribution which I believe is called Mega Back Door Roth Rollover. Total I can contribute is 57K a year.

Question : I am already doing Backdoor Roth as my income exceeds the limit. So I put in Traditional IRA first and then move to Roth IRA (12k a year - for me any my wife).

Now this 12K is included in 57K or that is separate?

Also, unlike Roth IRA conversion - my money is not taxed as I am first putting in TIRA and then converting but in this case it will be taxed and then moved to Roth 401K account.

Can someone please help confirm?
by FB01
Fri Jan 10, 2020 11:39 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Disney Plus - how many log-in's at a time?
Replies: 13
Views: 1295

Re: Disney Plus - how many log-in's at a time?

stoptothink wrote: Fri Jan 10, 2020 11:37 am We have 4 log-ins. I can't say for 100% certain that it has been watched on more than 1 device at a time, but we've never had an issue.
Can 4 different family members staying at different places sharing the same log-in? Can you confirm as I will be sharing the log-in with my family staying in different household?
by FB01
Fri Jan 10, 2020 11:35 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Disney Plus - how many log-in's at a time?
Replies: 13
Views: 1295

Disney Plus - how many log-in's at a time?

Hi,

I am planning to get the Disney Plus subscription for whole year which I believe is $70. If anyone has bought this service, can I know how many people can log-in at the same time. I would like to share log-in details to my friends and family. Can 3 or 4 people watch is simultaneously on different devices?

I could not find that information.

Any suggestions?
by FB01
Fri Jan 03, 2020 11:14 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Did not do Backdoor Roth IRA correctly for wife
Replies: 5
Views: 625

Re: Did not do Backdoor Roth IRA correctly for wife

Yes, you have to pay taxes on any gains. You would recharacterize the amount contributed plus the gains. Your brokerage will calculate it for you. Paying the taxes now is cheaper than paying the 6% forever. It’s much easier to fix prior to tax day, but you have until October. https://www.investopedia.com/articles/retirement/03/092403.asp Deadline to Recharacterize The deadline for recharacterizing a Roth conversion or IRA contribution is your tax-filing deadline plus extensions. If you file the tax return on time (generally by April 15), you receive an automatic six-month extension, which means your deadline to recharacterize a 2019 contribution is October 15, 2020. O, the limit for 2019 is 6k if you didn’t know. (7k if 50 or older). Do it...
by FB01
Thu Jan 02, 2020 11:46 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Did not do Backdoor Roth IRA correctly for wife
Replies: 5
Views: 625

Re: Did not do Backdoor Roth IRA correctly for wife

mhalley wrote: Thu Jan 02, 2020 11:42 am This is easily fixable, happens all the time. Have the brokerage recharacterize the Roth as traditional, after that is done the complete the backdoor SS normal.
https://investor.vanguard.com/ira/ira-r ... terization
This was for 2019. Can I still do it? Also, do I need to pay any tax on the gain or whatever is the amount increased, that I will have to move.

For e.g, 5500 contributed became 7000. I don't pay any tax on 1500 gain and move whole 7000..is that correct?
by FB01
Thu Jan 02, 2020 11:24 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Did not do Backdoor Roth IRA correctly for wife
Replies: 5
Views: 625

Did not do Backdoor Roth IRA correctly for wife

Hi,

I was doing Backdoor Roth IRA for 2020 and realized I did some mistake for 2019 for my wife accounts. Below is the issue

My wife does not work but I contribute 6000 in her account for Roth IRA by doing Backdoor Roth IRA.

For 2019, I transferred to my Rollover IRA and then did the transfer to my Roth IRA Brokerage account. However, for my wife's account, by mistake I did not transfer first to her Tradition IRA Brokerage account and transferred directly to her Roth IRA Brokerage account and converted to Roth IRA.

How does this impact tax for this year? Can you please help
by FB01
Mon Dec 30, 2019 1:06 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Pivot table help
Replies: 4
Views: 514

Re: Pivot table help

mister_sparkle wrote: Mon Dec 30, 2019 12:31 pm Like this:

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Great..thanks...thats what I was missing the trick. The pivot table was by default doing sum instead of count.

Appreciate quick help.
by FB01
Mon Dec 30, 2019 12:15 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Pivot table help
Replies: 4
Views: 514

Pivot table help

Hi,

I have the below the chart in excel in which I want to know the count each hotel for the total number of rooms. When I create Pivot table, I am not able to put the count.

Hotel - Room Number
A - 10
A - 11
B - 12
C - 13
B - 14
A -15

So I am looking in Pivot table to see A - 3, B- 2 and C-1. How can this be achieved in a Pivot table? Any ideas
by FB01
Sun Dec 29, 2019 2:11 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Question about WFIOX (Wells Fargo Index Fund - Class Admin)
Replies: 1
Views: 233

Question about WFIOX (Wells Fargo Index Fund - Class Admin)

Hi,

I am putting my HSA fund in WFIOX (Wells Fargo Index Fund - Class Admin). I was looking at the dividend reimbursed and it was given at $44.15. In 2018, it was given at $48.99. The price should be increasing and not decreasing which confused me. I checked morningstar and distribution amount is decreasing

https://awrd.morningstar.com/SBT/Tools/ ... cker=WFIOX

Am I missing something? With the stock market going up, price should be increasing and decreasing.

Thanks,
by FB01
Fri Dec 27, 2019 6:48 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: 529 Advice for California Resident
Replies: 21
Views: 4017

Re: 529 Advice for California Resident

Spirit Rider wrote: Fri Dec 27, 2019 6:42 pm
jdouge wrote: Fri Dec 27, 2019 3:37 pm I live in CA and use the Utah options because of its low ER funds (lots of Vanguard options!) and customizable AA.
The CA ScholarShare plan offers single fund investment options to achieve the same thing at lower costs. Vanguard has not been the only index road to Dublin for quite some time now. Sometimes blind loyalty is counter-productive.

The Utah my529 plan customizable option adds a 0.18% admin asset fee to the underlying expense ratios. The result is that your total Utah my529 annual asset based fee is likely to be approximately twice the CA ScholarShare annual asset based fee of a similar asset ratio.
Which website you are talking about? is this the one https://www.scholarshare529.com?

THanks,
by FB01
Fri Dec 27, 2019 6:20 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: 529 Advice for California Resident
Replies: 21
Views: 4017

Re: 529 Advice for California Resident

jdouge wrote: Fri Dec 27, 2019 3:37 pm I live in CA and use the Utah options because of its low ER funds (lots of Vanguard options!) and customizable AA.

Started in the Ohio version of the 529. That was fine, but eventually decided to move for the above reasons.
I am also in the same boat. Am CA resident and investing in Ohio. I have using Vanguard 500 Index fund offered by Ohio and expense ratio is 0.18%. What sort of ER funds does Utah offers. Can you please let me know so that I can also switch?

Thanks,
by FB01
Fri Dec 27, 2019 11:56 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: SSI income of parents - taxable?
Replies: 3
Views: 444

Re: SSI income of parents - taxable?

neilpilot wrote: Fri Dec 27, 2019 11:52 am Since you indicate SSI, does that mean they each receive welfare payments? Or do you really mean SS?
Welfare payments
by FB01
Fri Dec 27, 2019 10:55 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: VTI/VTSAX - Expense ratio
Replies: 9
Views: 674

VTI/VTSAX - Expense ratio

Hi,

I just realized the expense ratio of VTI is 0.03% and VTSAX is 0.04%. For my Roth IRA, I have been investing in VTSAX since day 1. Now as it has got substantial amount of money, is it advisable to change to VTI or just keep VTSAX.

I know once I change to VTI, i cannot change to VTSAX. Is there any advantage is keeping VTSAX and not moving to VTI?

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
by FB01
Fri Dec 27, 2019 10:50 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: SSI income of parents - taxable?
Replies: 3
Views: 444

SSI income of parents - taxable?

Hi,

I claim my parents as dependent as they do not have any income. They started to to get SSI this year.

For next year, can I still claim to be my dependents and also not show the SSI income as taxable..is that correct?

Thanks,
by FB01
Tue Nov 26, 2019 8:43 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Mouse Cursor disappeared in Acer Chromebook
Replies: 1
Views: 320

Mouse Cursor disappeared in Acer Chromebook

Hi,

My kid pressed something and mouse cursor has disappeared.I am able to navigate via Tab only. I rebooted multiple time but still cursor does not come up.

Does anyone what can be done to get the mouse cursor back.
by FB01
Mon Nov 18, 2019 10:30 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Best iPhone Car Mount
Replies: 5
Views: 876

Best iPhone Car Mount

Hi,

Can anyone recommend best iPhone car mount? I use hard cover for my iPhone so not sure magnet will work but also looking for something from where I can touch the phone while driving. All the mount which are stuck on windshield will be far to change something on the fly while driving.

I had a cheap one which used to hold the iPhone on the air vent but it is not holding good.

Any suggestions are helpful.

Thanks,
by FB01
Wed Oct 30, 2019 11:02 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Ohio 529 - Advice on which options to invest
Replies: 4
Views: 531

Re: Ohio 529 - Advice on which options to invest

I have put in Vanguard 500 Index Option since inception. My kids are below 10. Planning to still keep funds in the same funds for couple of more years.

Thanks,
by FB01
Mon Oct 28, 2019 1:27 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Google Calendar question
Replies: 2
Views: 563

Re: Google Calendar question

nvambith wrote: Mon Oct 28, 2019 12:05 pm Google search suggested
https://www.lifewire.com/specify-defaul ... ar-1172186

Perfect. This link helps.
by FB01
Mon Oct 28, 2019 11:43 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Google Calendar question
Replies: 2
Views: 563

Google Calendar question

Hi,

I rely on Google calendar heavily to set up reminders which are emailed to me. If there is some expert out, there ..need quick help

So when I set a new reminder, besides the bell icon it has option of Notification and Email and both are available in drop down.By default Notification gets selected. Is there anyway to default this to "Email"..any setting that can be changed. Every time, whenever I set reminder, i need to remember to change the dropdown to email..which I forget sometimes.

Any pointers.
by FB01
Tue Oct 22, 2019 12:14 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Applying for SSI benefits for the first time - 78 years old
Replies: 1
Views: 495

Applying for SSI benefits for the first time - 78 years old

Hi,

My dad who is 78 years recently became US citizen. He would like to apply for SSI benefits. As he is 77 years old, does he need to go to SSA office personally or can apply online.

Anyone suggestion from anyone who has recently applied for SSI benefits would be helpful
by FB01
Mon Oct 21, 2019 5:28 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Using 40MM bands in 38MM watch
Replies: 2
Views: 490

Using 40MM bands in 38MM watch

Hi,

Currently Apple series 3 watch is selling for $200 and there are not much change in functionality when compared to Apple Series 5.

I am planning to order 38MM Case watch. However, there are no options for 38MM bands. If I go for bands, it shows 40MM and 44MM.

Will 40MM watch band fit my Apple series 3 watch for 38MM? Any idea
by FB01
Thu Oct 10, 2019 6:04 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Vanguard - Benefits of maintaining 500K balance
Replies: 12
Views: 3349

Re: Vanguard - Benefits of maintaining 500K balance

livesoft wrote: Thu Oct 10, 2019 2:58 pm It is right there on the Vanguard.com web site:
https://investor.vanguard.com/investing ... t-a-glance
The key word at that link is "None."
The link says "Voyager Select representative"...any idea what kind of benefit is for Voyager Select representative when compared to Voyager representative.

Thanks
by FB01
Thu Oct 10, 2019 2:55 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Vanguard - Benefits of maintaining 500K balance
Replies: 12
Views: 3349

Vanguard - Benefits of maintaining 500K balance

Hi,

I checked on Vanguard and they have mentioned Voyager Select service of those who maintain more than 500K balance in Vanguard.

Does anyone know what does Voyager Select service include?

Thanks,
by FB01
Fri Sep 27, 2019 11:27 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Addressing similar first names in an email
Replies: 16
Views: 2653

Addressing similar first names in an email

Hi,

If I am emailing someone and two have similar first names, I would put it like this way

"Hi Mike T.

Per my discussion with Mike C., whatever I want to write"

So here I am putting their first name and initial of the last name in the email.

However, how would you address if the first name and the initial of the last name is also similar. For e.g Mike Troupe and Mike Tram..now here both are Mike T. ....

Any suggestions would be helpful..
by FB01
Mon Sep 09, 2019 10:01 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Using Roth IRA for 529..is it a good idea
Replies: 10
Views: 680

Re: Using Roth IRA for 529..is it a good idea

ThankYouJack wrote: Mon Sep 09, 2019 9:57 am Are you able to pull money from a Roth 401k while still working for the company?

I personally wouldn't pull money from my retirement accounts unless they were over funded. I would have my kids take out loans and consider ROI when it comes to colleges, degrees and expenses. Then if they needed help after college paying off the loan, I'd be willing to give them a hand, but ideally their education will land them a good job to be able to pay off the student loan.
Sorry..my bad..I meant to say Roth IRA...changing the subject line
by FB01
Mon Sep 09, 2019 9:45 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Using Roth IRA for 529..is it a good idea
Replies: 10
Views: 680

Using Roth IRA for 529..is it a good idea

Hi,

I am putting 529 for my kids but it still does not have that much funds. I have couple of years for the kids to start college. On the other hand,I am putting money in Roth 401K regularly and it has more funds.

Out of curiosity, what would you guys do when time comes to fund the college - after using 529, should I pay money from my savings or use 401K Roth Ira money? Which one would make more sense as the growth of 401K funds will not be taxable but on the other hand I am reducing my retired balance.

Any suggestions would be welcome
by FB01
Wed Aug 28, 2019 11:51 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Recommendation - Jansport backpack for 4th grader
Replies: 5
Views: 539

Recommendation - Jansport backpack for 4th grader

Hi,

I am planning to get Jansport backpack for my daughter. Currently, she does not carry laptop and Jansport bags are long lasting. Eventually, in later grade she should be using carrying or using one. Should I buy one which has laptop padding.

Can anyone please give suggestion for Jansport backpack which can work in 4th grade and beyond and is not too heavy also?

Thanks
by FB01
Fri Aug 02, 2019 5:51 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Pluto tv - free internet tv
Replies: 11
Views: 1770

Re: Pluto tv - free internet tv

HoosierJim wrote: Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:11 pm Found this based on a livehacker article This app is kind of like free cable

I like to use the Viacom PlutoTV service to get a quick business update from Bloomberg and their weather nation.

Awesome..i downloaded the app on my iPhone and can chromecast on my TV. Too many free movies and shows for kids too...

Thank you for the information.
by FB01
Wed Jul 31, 2019 12:43 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: How to find Individual stocks in Vanguard Index Fund
Replies: 15
Views: 1476

Re: How to find Individual stocks in Vanguard Index Fund

Kensington wrote: Wed Jul 31, 2019 10:09 am https://advisors.vanguard.com/VGApp/iip ... ingssearch Or if that link doesn't work, search "holdings search."
Perfect Kensington. This is exactly I was looking for. Instead of going to each individual Index fund, it list all the Funds by just entering ticker symbol.

Appreciate it.
by FB01
Wed Jul 31, 2019 9:01 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: How to find Individual stocks in Vanguard Index Fund
Replies: 15
Views: 1476

Re: How to find Individual stocks in Vanguard Index Fund

David Jay wrote: Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:51 am No index fund will “keep” or “sell” ATT (or any other stock) based on the performance of any individual company. An index fund will hold all of the stocks in the index regardless of individual company performance.

With broad-based, market-cap index funds, one company will not make a large difference in performance. For instance: SP500 has more than 400 companies, so one company doing poorly will only make a difference of a few hundredths of one percent in the return of the fund.

I totally understand what you say and agree but how to see which Vanguard Index Fund has any of the Individual Stocks? Is there any easy way?
by FB01
Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:44 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: How to find Individual stocks in Vanguard Index Fund
Replies: 15
Views: 1476

How to find Individual stocks in Vanguard Index Fund

Hi,

I have put some money in AT&T (T) and earning some pretty good Dividend since couple of years. However, since couple of weeks, reports of AT&T are not good. Before I sell off AT&T, I would like to see if any of the Vanguard Index fund is also keeping stake in AT&T (it was before).

How can I search in which of the Vanguard Index fund,AT&T is there? Say for e.g VTIVX...

Can anyone help, if there is an easy way where it will say AT&T is all these 10 index/mutual fund?
by FB01
Tue Jul 23, 2019 10:26 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Honda Odyessey Service questions
Replies: 4
Views: 539

Honda Odyessey Service questions

Hi,

I went for oil change for my Honday Odyessey after 3 years. I haven't driven the car much..just 20K miles. The guy said, we will need to change transmission fluid, brake fluid and power steering fluid giving me estimate of around $800.

In my Camry, I changed these fluids whenever required, may be after 60k or 70K miles.

Do I need to change all these fluid so early in Honda Odyessey or should I wait till it is required. Any car experts?
by FB01
Mon Jun 10, 2019 10:58 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Getting FastPass with regular Disney tickets
Replies: 6
Views: 925

Re: Getting FastPass with regular Disney tickets

Sorry...

If I was not clear...

I am not planning to get the MaxPass. I read somewhere that with regular tickets you can get FastPass for some rides. Can you help me that strategy?
by FB01
Mon Jun 10, 2019 10:48 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Getting FastPass with regular Disney tickets
Replies: 6
Views: 925

Getting FastPass with regular Disney tickets

Hi,

I will be getting regular Disney tickets for Calilornia. Is there any strategy to get FastPass with regular tickets? I see that there is option to get MaxPass but for that I have to pay $15 per person more.

Would be helpful if someone who went recently at Disneyland California can give some insight?
by FB01
Fri May 31, 2019 3:24 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: 4 Day plan to LA..Suggestions
Replies: 22
Views: 1478

4 Day plan to LA..Suggestions

Hi,

I have kids ages 10 and 7 and planning for 4 day driving trip to LA.

Day 1 - Universal Studio
Day 2 - Disneyland
Day 3 - Hollywood Walk of fame/Hollywood sign - What else could I cover this day as this should be done within couple of hours? Any nearby place, we can go?
Day 4 : Santa Monica Pier - Planning to be their around 11..will I able to spend whole day or should I plan to be in the evening..weather show 74 and Sunny...anything else that can be done on this day

Any other ideas/suggestion are appreciated
by FB01
Wed May 08, 2019 1:40 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Universal Studio, LA - Ollivanders Wand Shop worth it
Replies: 23
Views: 3489

Re: Universal Studio, LA - Ollivanders Wand Shop worth it

FB01 wrote: Thu Apr 25, 2019 5:09 pm
smitcat wrote: Thu Apr 25, 2019 4:24 pm
FB01 wrote: Thu Apr 25, 2019 4:18 pm Hi,

Anyone recently been to Universal Studio, LA. I am reading that Ollivanders Wand Shop should be the first one to visit and but a want with is like $25 and $48 and then to do the arry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.

Is buying the wand worth it and waste the time standing in the line?

Apart from that, if anyone tell me what rides to go first that would be great. There are number of articles but who just went recently, might be helpful

Also..any tips are suggestions are welcome
Do you have fast passes?
When are you going?
FWIW - we are headed there next week.

Not taking the fast passes..Plannig to go next month....Do share your experience once you are back

Smitcat,

Can you share your experience if you are back?
by FB01
Fri Apr 26, 2019 10:16 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Universal Studio, LA - Ollivanders Wand Shop worth it
Replies: 23
Views: 3489

Re: Universal Studio, LA - Ollivanders Wand Shop worth it

Hi, Anyone recently been to Universal Studio, LA. I am reading that Ollivanders Wand Shop should be the first one to visit and but a want with is like $25 and $48 and then to do the arry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. Is buying the wand worth it and waste the time standing in the line? Apart from that, if anyone tell me what rides to go first that would be great. There are number of articles but who just went recently, might be helpful Also..any tips are suggestions are welcome Do you have fast passes? When are you going? FWIW - we are headed there next week. Not taking the fast passes..Plannig to go next month....Do share your experience once you are back We have been there over a dozen times. First move without fast passes is to check...
by FB01
Thu Apr 25, 2019 5:09 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Universal Studio, LA - Ollivanders Wand Shop worth it
Replies: 23
Views: 3489

Re: Universal Studio, LA - Ollivanders Wand Shop worth it

smitcat wrote: Thu Apr 25, 2019 4:24 pm
FB01 wrote: Thu Apr 25, 2019 4:18 pm Hi,

Anyone recently been to Universal Studio, LA. I am reading that Ollivanders Wand Shop should be the first one to visit and but a want with is like $25 and $48 and then to do the arry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.

Is buying the wand worth it and waste the time standing in the line?

Apart from that, if anyone tell me what rides to go first that would be great. There are number of articles but who just went recently, might be helpful

Also..any tips are suggestions are welcome
Do you have fast passes?
When are you going?
FWIW - we are headed there next week.

Not taking the fast passes..Plannig to go next month....Do share your experience once you are back
by FB01
Thu Apr 25, 2019 4:18 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Universal Studio, LA - Ollivanders Wand Shop worth it
Replies: 23
Views: 3489

Universal Studio, LA - Ollivanders Wand Shop worth it

Hi,

Anyone recently been to Universal Studio, LA. I am reading that Ollivanders Wand Shop should be the first one to visit and but a want with is like $25 and $48 and then to do the arry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.

Is buying the wand worth it and waste the time standing in the line?

Apart from that, if anyone tell me what rides to go first that would be great. There are number of articles but who just went recently, might be helpful

Also..any tips are suggestions are welcome
by FB01
Sun Mar 31, 2019 4:39 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: How to remove a website from MacBook completely
Replies: 6
Views: 836

How to remove a website from MacBook completely

Hi,

For e.g, I went to hotmail.com today and then I cleared the history. However, in MacBook, when I type "ho"...the hotmail.com comes up automatically.

What should I do so that MacBook does not recognize "hotmail.com"
by FB01
Mon Feb 25, 2019 2:33 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Backdoor Roth IRA conversion - Charging Tax in Turbotax
Replies: 17
Views: 1541

Re: Backdoor Roth IRA conversion - Charging Tax in Turbotax

Epsilon Delta wrote: Mon Feb 25, 2019 1:51 pm
FB01 wrote: Mon Feb 25, 2019 11:27 am http://i63.tinypic.com/acad6u.jpg
I have no idea where TT got that. The IRA Deduction Worksheet in the 1040 instructions includes:
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040gi.pdf wrote:On line 12a, enter the smallest of line 7a, 10, or 11a. On line 12b, enter the smallest of line 7b, 10, or 11b. This is the most you can deduct. Add the amounts on lines 12a and 12b and enter the total on Schedule 1, line 32. Or, if you want, you can deduct a smaller amount and treat the rest as a nondeductible contribution (see Form 8606).....
FWIW I'd suggest editing line 32 on schedule 1 instead of line1 on 8606. A careful reading of the tax code suggests that the line 32 number is the election.
I am unable to edit like 32 on Schedule 1 where it shows $1950
by FB01
Mon Feb 25, 2019 11:27 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Backdoor Roth IRA conversion - Charging Tax in Turbotax
Replies: 17
Views: 1541

Re: Backdoor Roth IRA conversion - Charging Tax in Turbotax

The offsetting deduction and taxable conversion often make no difference in your taxes. If that's the case you could decide it's not worth wrestling TT to do what you want instead of what it wants. I had this same thought. If it is doing what I think, there is no difference in tax. But I agree with nolesrule - it's just cleaner to not deduct the $1,880 (even though eligible) and it will make a difference if a withdrawal is wanted within the next 5 years because that $1,880 would be subject to penalty. I'd keep trying to figure this out. It is possible that tfb's approach to enter the 1099 first and the contribution second only works right if the person is not eligible to deduct anything in the first place. Hi all, This is what is showing i...
by FB01
Sun Feb 24, 2019 7:00 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Backdoor Roth IRA conversion - Charging Tax in Turbotax
Replies: 17
Views: 1541

Re: Backdoor Roth IRA conversion - Charging Tax in Turbotax

retiredjg wrote: Sun Feb 24, 2019 5:51 pm I too think maybe it did a deduction for the $1,880 and then added it back in as taxable income.
The thing is if I delete 1099-R which I imported from Vanguard, the deduction goes away...

Is it mandatory to put 1099-R or 8606 should suffice?
by FB01
Sun Feb 24, 2019 5:02 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Backdoor Roth IRA conversion - Charging Tax in Turbotax
Replies: 17
Views: 1541

Re: Backdoor Roth IRA conversion - Charging Tax in Turbotax

DosCommas wrote: Sun Feb 24, 2019 4:58 pm I did it recently and it worked correctly. You have to submit both non-deductible contributions (1 for you and 1 for your wife) and the 1099-Rs for the conversion, and also specify the basis correctly. If nothing was in any traditional IRAs before you specify the basis of $0. If there was $1882 in your traditional IRA prior to you adding the $11,000, then when you converted $12182 you would owe taxes on the $1882. Do not include Roth IRAs in your basis when asked.
I am following instruction as mentioned on https://thefinancebuff.com/how-to-repor ... botax.html

I have not put 1880 anywhere but still doing some calculation from somewhere ..not sure?