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by Goodman888
Thu May 06, 2010 11:00 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Retirees - Help With Forbes Column
Replies: 59
Views: 11333

RETIREES - Help with Forbes column

Mel, I retired end of Feb 2010 and am going through the transition. On the one hand it is a very good feeling to be retired and not having to think about work and the pressures that come with it and be free to do the things I want or need to do. On the other hand there are so many issues to tackle such as how to invest the nest egg, social security, medicare and medical insurance coverages, long term care insurance, taxes , inflation and keeping up with the markets and financial issues. It all seems daunting at first and so much information to review to develop a retirement plan. Essentially my plan is my budget and it appears at this time that I have sufficient income (wife and my pensions and social security) to cover my expenses. The big...
by Goodman888
Sat Jan 02, 2010 3:03 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: 2010 BOGLEHEAD CONTEST REGISTRATION
Replies: 284
Views: 38079

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by Goodman888
Tue Dec 15, 2009 10:41 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Roth IRA Conversions and Taxes
Replies: 3
Views: 1089

Thanks for the very informative response and explanations. It is truly appreciated as it willl help me with my decision on Roth IRA and retirement planning.
by Goodman888
Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:23 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Roth IRA Conversions and Taxes
Replies: 3
Views: 1089

Roth IRA Conversions and Taxes

In 2010 I plan to retire at age 67 and rollover a portion of my TSP (all savings before tax) into a new Roth IRA. I have large capital gains loss carryover from prior years (both Short Term and Long term). 1. Would I be able to use these carryover losses to offset the amount of rollover? 2. Is the rollover considered as long term capital gains for tax purposes and how would it be reported on Form 1040, Schedule D (what line - is it line #8)? I plan at this time to report the appropriate amounts in 2010 instead of spreading it over 2011/2012 as my income would be reduced in 2010 and I anticipate tax rates will go higher starting in 2011 and income increase due to social security benefits. I am currently in the 25% tax bracket filing jointly ...
by Goodman888
Sun Sep 06, 2009 2:32 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: moving or retiring in hawaii
Replies: 46
Views: 11053

Mathwiz, you may want to check an article in Forbes Magazine (21 May 09) which includes Honolulu as in the top five cities to grow old. Also you have asked for "what issues" but you have not been open minded as to also ask what are the "favorable" things (perhaps you already know) and there are many. For starters you may check Google - Aloha Spirit.

I am a "Kama'ina" and have lived in Hawaii most of my life.
by Goodman888
Mon Aug 24, 2009 1:55 am
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Got a Question for the Experts? Q&A at Bogleheads 8
Replies: 37
Views: 6682

Where is the dollar headed and should the US governement influence its direction?
by Goodman888
Sun Aug 23, 2009 9:52 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: The Decumulation Phase
Replies: 138
Views: 70835

Jim, you are certainly a generous person and thank you for the opportunity to read and take your advice on retirement planning. I plan to retire within the next year and will read your book and hope to find good advice on what to do with my retirement savings. There is so much information that one can easily get lost in trying to develop a plan. What I am looking for is some good common sense approach that is easy to understand and follow.