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Putting most of my money in to leveraged REITs fund before the crash. Lost $1.5M.
Buying a house about 6 years ago in a good school town for benefit of my kids, down about 400K

Cpadave

Thanks for the reply. Yes, I tried to do that, however my tax program (HR Block) didn't allow me to do that. I will wait for assessment. I would think since I have paid the balance due, the amount of additional interest on interest should be small. And hopefully it won't work against me when I reque...

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So I got my K1 yesterday which showed a higher income that I had estimated. Distribution received was lower than income by a significant amount. As a result I owed $27K balance on my 1040. I filed and paid that amount with e-filing. I want to ask IRS to waive the late payment penalty under first tim...

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Something to be concerned about airbnb

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/hidden-came ... 09-10aai5b

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Based on what you guys have posted so far, you are getting a good deal. I am retired now, but used to charge 500 for an average 1040 and over 1200 for more complicated many years ago. Yes, most might not need an accountant to do their returns. But those who do with benefit a lot by using a skilled p...

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We are almost in same situation. We went with connticare HSA plan. This way we get at least some tax benefit. For next year I anticipate the premiums will be even higher. We have to look at all options at that time. So sad that there are not too many good options for those who want to retire a littl...

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I think the total return is a much better measure of performance. I get my number from quicken which I have verified to be correct. Please share your asset allocation and what you are up (or down) YTD in the format below. Here are my stats: Stocks: 100% Bonds: - Up: 10% This is the original point to...

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Total return (includes Income) is 2.79% ytd. About 60% equity and 40% FI. I manage my own fixed income portfolio which has done better than market however my stock portfolio under performed because of some allocation to SPLV ans Vanguard High Div

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For some reason I expected the 2018 2nd qtr dividend for VTI to be nicely higher over the 2017 amount. Given the reduction of corporate tax rate and many corporations increasing dividend as result. However, the announced dividend for 2nd qtr is only 2.8c higher than 2017. That increase is actually s...

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You can buy new issued treasury bills and individual bonds and CD from brokerage accounts like Fidelity. I have not actually purchased t-bill myself, but I have seen it on brokerage websites. The actual train ride from Darien to NYC is about 50min. You can live walking distance to train (maybe 5-7 w...

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I would say either CD or 2yrs Tres bills for you. I would most likely buy some individual investment grade bonds as well, if it was me. You should look into Darien CT as option to buy house in the future. They have great schools and relatively low RE taxes. The home prices are within what you mentio...

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+1.3% total return( include interest and Div). Portfolio is about 60% equity and 40% fixed income. Had few bad etf like Vanguard High Div in the mixed that lowered the performance. Plan to go to VTI when my tax situation allows.

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Thanks. I did it that way and then entered the amount into this website to get my tax for 2018.

https://www.mortgagecalculator.org/calc ... ulator.php

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Hi,

Is there a excel worksheet or online site that I can enter my income to annualized for the form 2210? I don't need it to calculate the tax or the penalty, just to annualized the income and itemized deductions. Thanks

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I was holding excess cash in one of the online saving accounts as part of emergency funds. I realized the amount I was holding was too much and it was making 1.6% interest. So I figured to reallocated to my investment portfolio at 60-40. However, since interest rates are going up. I wanted short ter...

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Thanks. But would a 1.8% 3 moths CD be better than cash?

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Hi, I see under new issues on Fixed income on Fidelity a 3 months US Tres 3 months zero coupon with expected yield of 1.9% and settlement of 5/31/2018. Will that mean if I put an order to buy, I will get 1.9% on that? Would I be better off to buy 3 moths CD at 1.8% if it is guaranteed rate vs expect...

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never mind. The other sites are as of 4/30

Cpadave

What is the best site to see YTD stock performance ? CNN money shows 2.36% for Vanguard S&P 500(VOO), morningstar, yahoo show -.53%. I looked at the 1/1/2018 price and it was 267.84 and now is 273.37. Why does those site show a minus number? Thanks

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I see. learn something new everyday. :) How are you putting $6850 into hsa as single person? My company considers my GF as a domestic partner on most of my benefits. This extends to including her on my health insurance plan. I pay family coverage rates, but after multiple inquiries it seems this all...

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How are you putting $6850 into hsa as single person?

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Phone $4.92 (ooma), Internet only 100GB $64.95 (optimum). I think the internet should be regulated just like electric. It is not considered essential and we don't have any other provider. Pretty much a monopoly. The reason that have raised the monthly amount so much in just the few years. And $30 f...

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Phone $4.92 (ooma), Internet only 100GB $64.95 (optimum). I think the internet should be regulated just like electric. It is not considered essential and we don't have any other provider. Pretty much a monopoly. The reason that have raised the monthly amount so much in just the few years.

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Thank You all for very informative comments as always.

Cpadave

I'm starting with the assumption that VYM and SPLV are the only two assets you are worried about, that you own them in roughly equal amounts, and that you aren't going to sell either of them. If those assumptions are wrong, what I'm about to say probably is wrong too. That said, here's how I would ...

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Yes. 120K all unrealized gains. I don't do dividend reinvestment as I use most of the income to pay expenses. My wife who was investment banker thinks I should leave it alone and just put the new money into VTI. She thinks some of is timing and it is too much work to do what I had planned. I am just...

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Thanks. The thing is that I have over 120K gain in them. Paying that much tax would be hard to do and will reduce the amount going back in. What if I just allocate more to healthcare and tech sector going forward to make my total allocation in line with VTI. Would I not achieve almost the same resul...

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Few years ago when I was worried that market was overpriced, I tried to select ETF that I felt was less risky. Such as powershare s&P low vol (SPLV) and Vanguard high div (VYM). Now after reading many of the posts here and realizing that my investments are for long term, I wished I was just in VTI. ...

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They will sent you a letter for sure.

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No I would not. We also have very good public schools. This was the reason we moved here. I see no reason to waste money on private when our public school is rated in top 5 in state.

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I'm not understanding why someone would think that insurance companies are paying inflated rates. They get a discount, sometimes a very hefty discount. You can see this on your explanation of benefits. My most recent EOB was for oral surgery. The bill was over $2,000, the insurance paid about $300....

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Well. Thank You for all the replies. I learned to try to stay healthy. And try to purchase medical supplies from outside of hospitals or clinics. I understand there are various reasons from the cost of those items to be high. And not much can be done from my side. I understand this can be sensitive ...

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Have you ever run your own business? Every.single.time that an item is thought about or touched, it costs money. The more people that think about the item and the more people that touch the item, then the more it costs. Stop people from thinking about the item and stop people from touching the item...

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Here is how you can solve the problem: Save and invest so you can become richer so you can afford the insurance premiums, your deductibles, your coinsurance..etc Up to the out of pocket maximum Just because one can afford to pay, doesn't mean I should pay whatever price for the same item I can buy ...

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This problem has been going on for many years. We have all heard about how hospitals and clinics charge a very high price for items that are sold on market at much lower price ( i.e. wrist support, pills, etc). My understanding is that insurance companies are responsible to negotiate a discounted r...

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The Wizard wrote: ↑
Wed May 16, 2018 8:04 am
Looks like a rant to me.
The mods don't look kindly on rants.
Nonetheless, I have no answer to your question...

I am not ranting at doctors or hospitals. I am just question the negotiated price by insurance companies. Trying to get better pricing going forward.

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Yes. I know doctors try to be helpful. The problem is the negotiated price set by insurance company.

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If I am a CEO of hospital, I would not want to change anything as I am profiting from this. Maybe a CEO of health insurance company is more like it. Neither of those is likely. So I am hoping media will raise the issue and maybe insurance companies are force to change.

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I am a CFP and had a similar idea years back. However, I stopped doing any work in the area as there was more regulations and worry about liability and lawsuits. I understand you can buy professional liability insurance. Just was not worth it for me. Another important skill you would need is to be v...

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This problem has been going on for many years. We have all heard about how hospitals and clinics charge a very high price for items that are sold on market at much lower price ( i.e. wrist support, pills, etc). My understanding is that insurance companies are responsible to negotiate a discounted ra...

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My son hurt his hand from falling off his chair. To be safe we took him to doctor. We have a very high deductible HSA plan. After taking a x-ray, it turns out nothing was broken. At the end of the visit the nurse/doctor recommended he wears a wristband but was optional. We asked for the price and th...

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I called the hospital and ask for discount since the amount was substantial. they offered none and said I had to pay all of it. I guess it depends.

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Yes. that is correct. No underpayment penalty since you paid 100% of 2016 tax in 2017.

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Both CA and Washington are community states. In this case, would the one in CA be forced to pick up half of the income from Washington state and pay tax? Can they file MFJ on Fed and MFS on CA? Thank you for your help.

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Thank You. Very Helpful.

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Hi, We currently have HSA insurance with $5685/11370 deductible plan. I was wondering if it would be cheaper to pay for most medical expense as self pay (without submitting to insurance) ? If so, can the expenses still be submitted to insurance so it counts toward the deducible? Thanks Wish we had m...

Cpadave

I would not but any private reits. Don't trust them. I own AIV, MAA, EQR, IRT atm. Might consider avalon after more research.

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Reits are always misunderstood. I have about 6% of my assets in REITs. I hold them as long term investment for income and asset diversification. They are not like bonds (IMO they are better). I hold them in my taxable account as they provide some tax free income (depreciation and the new tax act). I...

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