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    So grateful for the ACA

    I could not have retired at age 60 (year 2015) without the ACA. My company was paying $3.200 a month (Me. wife and son). I know how much the premiums were (UHC) because i approved the invoice before it was paid. It offered excellent coverage but I could never afford that amount if I took COBRA...
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    Retirement account beneficiaries

    This is why I love this site. I learned so much that it has guided me throughout my retirement.
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    Has anyone tried to rollover funds from a 529 to a Roth IRA yet?

    NYsaves529 plan finally has a "Direct rollover out to Roth" form, Just saw it come out in their website today. Direct rollover must be done thru the 529 Plan to the beneficiary's Roth custodian. Last week I called, they did not have this form. They must have received the IRS guideline. FYI
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    Has anyone tried to rollover funds from a 529 to a Roth IRA yet?

    The basic rules are clear enough. ie. must be opened for 15 years plus, limit of $35 thou lifetime, must not be over the IRA limits, have earned income equal to rollover etc etc. Most of us know that already but what I wanted to know is how to do the transfer. My son still has about $60 thousand...
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    Thank You and Happy Thanksgiving!

    Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! This forum has helped me a lot and gave me the knowledge and courage to make me take the step to early retirement. Retired effective Dec,31.2015, going 8 years and still loving it and never regretted it for one bit.
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    Is there a withdrawal calculator?

    easiest basic withdrawal calculator I use. Just need very basic info and will show how many years your money will last. https://www.moneyhelpcenter.com/credit-debt/calculate/long-will-money-last-systematic-withdrawals/#results
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    Schwab Headwinds?

    I have been with Schwab for over 35 years. at the time when I only had about $7,000 to invest, other brokers ignored or told me to go somehwere else. Only schwab was willing to set up an account with them with small amount. I met with an advisor, gave me advice without rushing me then even...
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    Chip and PIN in Europe

    After reading this thread, I checked if I could get a PIN with my chase credit card. All I did was call the Chase PIN request phone# at 800 297 4970 ang just followed the instruction and a temporary PIN number will be mailed to me and I can change it anytime to my own number. I was in Portugal...
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    Code share flights -where do you check in?

    Thank you for all the answers. They have been very helpful. I think I should go to terminal 1 since Air France fly on that terminal. I can check in 24 hours before the flight on line but I am concerned if I check in with Delta (where I booked the ticket) their App shows my wife has no seat...
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    Code share flights -where do you check in?

    Hello everyone. anyone have exprience on a code share flight?. I booked at delta for me and my wife to Italy (Delta one). after selecting seats and payment, we received email confirmation from Delta. It was booked with delta, the plane is Air France. However. I have my seat assignemnt in the...
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    Issues with Night Vision?

    Yes, go to a opthamologist not to an optometrist. My opthamologist will be doing my surgery soon. Maedicare part B covers cataract surgery but not Lasik surgery.
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    Issues with Night Vision?

    I also have a hard time driving at night. If its a two way street and a car approaches on the other side with its lights on, it blinds me and the street seems to be in total darkness. I only drive at night , if nescessary, with my wife so she can help me. My eye doctor (an Opthomologist) says it...
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    Tooth Implants

    cOST ME $2,800 for extraction, bonegraft and putting implant by the oral surgeon on ONE tooth. The dentist who put on the crown for the one tooth charged me $1,780. so overall cost for ONE tooth upon competion cane to $4,580. crazy!
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    Question about umbrella policy and adult children living at home

    I had the same opinion. The word "generally" can always be manipulated.
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    Portugal 2020!

    The Portugese are the friendliest people of all the countries I have travelled. We walk at all hours even after midnight and we always felt safe. very easy to go around
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